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LeAnn Rimes: CMA Awards Nostalgia & Glam
20 Nov
Summary
- Rimes first performed at the CMAs at age 14.
- She presented the Best New Artist award with co-stars.
- Rimes prioritizes early sleep after award shows.

LeAnn Rimes experienced a wave of nostalgia at the 2025 CMA Awards, an event that holds significant personal history for her. The singer first graced the CMA stage at just 14 years old, performing her breakout hit "Blue." This year marked her return, not as a performer, but as a presenter for the Best New Artist award.
Accompanied by her "9-1-1: Nashville" castmates Jessica Capshaw and Chris O'Donnell, Rimes presented the coveted award. Earlier, she captivated on the red carpet in a striking Aadnevik gown, describing her look as a blend of "sweet and sexy." While the fashion was a highlight, Rimes confessed her favorite part of the pre-show preparation is the transformation through hair and makeup.
Post-ceremony, Rimes’ priorities shift to rest. She revealed a commitment to early bedtimes, even admitting to being asleep by 7:35 PM the night before. Her ideal wind-down involves lighting a custom candle and donning comfortable sweats, affectionately referring to it as "Grandma's gotta go to sleep."




