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LeAnn Rimes Reflects on Career Evolution and Iconic Moments

2/26/2026

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LeAnn Rimes discussed evolving from 'America's Sweetheart' to embracing her sexuality on Good Morning America.
She reflected on her Coyote Ugly cameo, performing 'Can't Fight the Moonlight' at 17, a pivotal career moment.
Rimes later recreated the film’s iconic scene at the Nashville Coyote Ugly Saloon with her 9-1-1 Nashville castmates.
She expressed surprise that the song achieved international success after initial U.S. struggles, eventually reaching the top 20.

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LeAnn Rimes discussed evolving from 'America's Sweetheart' to embracing her sexuality on Good Morning America.
She reflected on her Coyote Ugly cameo, performing 'Can't Fight the Moonlight' at 17, a pivotal career moment.
Rimes later recreated the film’s iconic scene at the Nashville Coyote Ugly Saloon with her 9-1-1 Nashville castmates.
She expressed surprise that the song achieved international success after initial U.S. struggles, eventually reaching the top 20.