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LeAnn Rimes shares raw health update as she details major ‘heartbreak’

LeAnn Rimes shares raw health update as she details major ‘heartbreak’

LeAnn Rimes provided a candid update to her fans about her ongoing recovery, following the cancelation of several of her shows due to a debilitating illness. The “Can’t Fight the Moonlight” singer was diagnosed with COVID-19 and subsequently laryngitis while on tour, which caused damage to her throat and vocal cords.  “Lately, I’ve been moving a bit slower due to this lingering illness,” LeAnn began in her Substack newsletter on Monday. “My energy is returning, even though my throat is still an inflamed, swollen fireball…and having a little more energy has meant that I’ve started to be able to move my body again.” © Getty ImagesLeAnn suffered damage to her throat and vocal cords “I’ve been taking a lot of gentle walks around our neighborhood and tuning into some great music,” she continued. “So, I thought I’d share what’s been keeping me company. Maybe you’ll find something that you love, too!” She then proceeded to list several of the songs she had been listening to recently, including “Dance No More” by Harry Styles and “Downfall” by Noah …

Emotional LeAnn Rimes shares difficult health update: ‘It breaks my heart’

Emotional LeAnn Rimes shares difficult health update: ‘It breaks my heart’

LeAnn Rimes has revealed the real reason why she was forced to cancel several shows, explaining to fans that she is suffering from Covid and “severe laryngitis”. Earlier in the week, the 43-year-old singer worried fans when she announced she would be unable to perform in Spokane and Seattle, citing “severe illness” as the reason. LeAnn Rimes has taken to Instagram to share a health update The How Do I Live hit-maker has now taken to Instagram Stories to share an update about her health woes, explaining that she would be taking time off to rest and recover. You may also like “After a diagnosis of covid leading to severe laryngitis, I’m so sorry to have to reschedule next week’s shows,” she wrote on her social media account. “A visit to my doctor for a scope of my vocal cords has confirmed the news and I wanted to tell you as soon as I could. It breaks my heart having to reschedule these shows. There is no place I would rather be next week than celebrating …

LeAnn Rimes cancels shows amid mystery illness: ‘I am truly heartbroken’

LeAnn Rimes cancels shows amid mystery illness: ‘I am truly heartbroken’

LeAnn Rimes was forced to cancel two shows on her 30 Years of Blues tour due to a “severe illness”, as she shared with fans via social media on Wednesday.  The “Can’t Fight the Moonlight” singer took to Instagram to announce the news, writing: “Due to severe illness, I am unable to travel & perform this week. I’m sorry to share that the upcoming shows in Spokane and Seattle will be rescheduled.” The April 30 show in Spokane has been rescheduled to May 31, while the May 1 performance in Seattle now falls on June 2. © InstagramLeAnn shared the sad news with her fans “I am truly heartbroken to have to reschedule, and I am so very grateful for your kindness and continued support as I recover,” she continued. “I look forward to [being] back on stage and seeing you very soon. Love, LeAnn.”  LeAnn did not disclose what illness she was suffering from, yet the 43-year-old recently shared insight into her struggles with jaw tension, which she said stems from the “perimenopausal, menopausal …

The forgotten story of LeAnn Rimes and Trisha Yearwood’s uncomfortable night at the 1998 Grammys

The forgotten story of LeAnn Rimes and Trisha Yearwood’s uncomfortable night at the 1998 Grammys

In 1997 Diane Warren wrote the record-breaking song “How Do I Love” for the Nicolas Cage film Con Air, recorded by both Trisha Yearwood and LeAnn Rimes – and what came next is the forgotten story of one of the most uncomfortable nights in music industry history. Diane wrote the song for the Walt Disney Pictures movie, who then asked the then-14-year-old LeAnn to record the song. LeAnn’s version was in the vein of the adult contemporary songs of the time and in a high register, but due to her age, executives realized that the song’s vocals needed to sound less like a pop record and more mature. Trisha was asked to record a version which featured acoustic guitars and a richer, lower-register vocal, with reports at the time claiming the film’s director felt Trisha’s recording brought a deeper emotional weight. LeAnn’s record label did not feel comfortable releasing her version after Trisha’s was chosen for the film, but it was Diane who changed their mind. “I called [founder] Mike Curb and said, “You have to …