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LeAnn Rimes Announces 'Lady and Gentlemen' Release Date

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Have you ever wondered what one of Waylon Jennings, George Jones or Merle Haggard's country classics would sound like sung from a modern female prospective? LeAnn Rimes found inspiration in this creative concept, resulting in 'Lady and Gentlemen,' the Texas native's new covers collection due out September 27.

"This album was born out of the memories of when I first fell in love with country music and in reflecting, I realized that almost all of my favorite country songs from back then were sung by men," LeAnn shares. "I am honored to take a step back in time and sing these songs from a woman's perspective and hopefully help reintroduce them to a new audience."

LeAnn first introduced the project with 'Swingin',' a remake of John Anderson's 1983 No. 1 country hit. The song earned the singer her latest Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. The album also features two original songs, including LeAnn's most recent Top 40 single, 'Crazy Women,' as well as her current single, 'Give.' It was the inclusion of those two new songs that reportedly caused the postponement of the CD release, which was originally scheduled for October 2010.

Speaking on her new single, LeAnn gushes, "'Give' is a powerful song with a message that I believe needs to be shared with the world, especially in these times of today. I'm so honored to sing this song and help spread that message."

The singer claims co-producer credits on 'Lady and Gentlemen,' sharing the producer chair with country superstar Vince Gill and longtime co-writer Darrell Brown. The new project is the follow-up to LeAnn's 2007 album, 'Family.'

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heidi

I guess we all aren't as perfect as ya'll are!!

July 27 2011 at 1:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
heidi

I guess we all aren't as perfect as y'all are!

July 27 2011 at 1:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
almedoz

She's no Lady.

July 20 2011 at 1:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
quirk111

Isn't this like the 4th time she's released this album? She's already released 30% of the CD as singles which didn't do well at all. Seems like she's trying to double dip on her fans.

July 19 2011 at 7:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Johnny

I'm glad shes coming back out with music. Everytime I see her nowadays shes just w/ Eddie. I don't agree with her actions lately but I am a fan of her voice and old music. I didn't like swinging that much with her dancing. She should do another album like This Woman. That was one of her best albums. Its ashame no one will remember her as a great singer just the other woman. No one I know will listen to her anymore b/c of the scandal. I think she has one of the best voices in country music. Shes up there w/ Martina, Jennifer Nettles, Faith, Shania, Miranda and Sara Evans. I have no idea why anyone would act like she does. She has talent, she doesn't need to act like a sex kitten all the time.

July 19 2011 at 4:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
edboatman1

Cool Stuff.YEAH!

July 19 2011 at 2:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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