When a performer grows up in the spotlight, it’s often hard for public perception to mature along with them. Some people still picture LeAnn Rimes as the pretty teenager with the incredible voice who first burst on the national scene with the hit “Blue.” In reality, LeAnn Rimes is so much more. As an artist, she’s matured into a songwriter of considerable depth and as a vocalist; she’s grown into her gift in an even more impressive way.

LeAnn will be 25 on August 28, the day her new album, “Family”, hits store shelves. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, she won her first talent contest at age five and at seven she had recorded her first album. By then her family had relocated to Garland, Texas. She began honing her skills as a country artist performing on Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue in Ft. Worth, a popular show that featured local artists and national acts. LeAnn recorded her second album at the tender age of 11. That project featured “Blue,” and caught the attention of legendary executive Mike Curb who signed her to Curb Records. By 13, she had a national hit.

The rest has become history. She has won two Grammy Awards, including the first Best New Artist accolade ever won by a country artist. She has sold more than 37 million records, won an American Music Award, three Academy of Country Music honors and 12 Billboard Awards. She’s scored numerous hit singles, among them “One Way Ticket,” “I Need You,” “Nothin’ ‘Bout Love Makes Sense,” “Probably Wouldn’t Be This Way,” “Can’t Fight The Moonlight” which was a #1 song in 11 countries, and “How Do I Live,” which was the longest running single ever on the Billboard Hot 100, spending a record-setting 69 weeks on the chart.

She has written children books, acted in film and on television and has become a musical icon both in the U.S. and in Europe. In 2006, she released “Whatever We Wanna” in Europe, a successful pop album for which LeAnn co-wrote 10 of the 15 tracks. LeAnn has become confident enough as a songwriter to pitch tunes to other artists and has songs being considered by Faith Hill and Jamie O’Neal.

Along the way, the little girl with the big voice has matured into a woman, and the songs on “Family” reflect her priorities in life. “This whole album is about real relationships,” says LeAnn, who has been married to husband, Dean Sheremet for five years. “It talks about relationships between a husband and wife, between mother and daughter, and also my friends, who are very much my extended family.”

LeAnn’s new album chronicles the myriad relationships and experiences that have shaped the life of one of America’s most successful artists. But more than that, it represents the growth and maturity of a young woman who has grown up in the public eye, and unlike many of her pop star peers, has avoided the pitfalls of fame. “People are just waiting for you to self-destruct because that’s what happens,” she says. “I just wanted to prove people wrong. It’s been really hard at times, but I feel like I’m in a really good place right now. I know that the success that I’ve had, and am having, is rare for anyone, but especially anyone who started as a kid. I have been very blessed. I’ve had my moments. I’m a human being like everyone else, but I really feel like I’ve made a conscious decision to learn from all of those moments.”

LeAnn Rimes has learned from the moments that have defined her young life, and she’s poured those experiences into her music. She’s no longer the teen with the big voice. She’s an intelligent, mature young woman with much to say. “I do feel like I’ve become this artist and not just this voice,” LeAnn says. “There’s this whole other side of me that’s always been there. I’ve been writing my whole life, but never have I felt confident enough. The confidence I felt in my singing is now how confident I feel in my writing. That’s an exciting place to be and a new place to be. I feel like I’m really moving forward and growing as a human being and as an artist. It’s a good thing.”

The Campbell County Fair is proud to present LeAnn Rimes as the headliner act for the 2010 Campbell County Fair. According to Betty Hough, Fair Coordinator, “We feel really fortunate to have an artist like LeAnn performing at this year’s Fair. We think that her musical style and personality will appeal to both young and old alike, and we’re excited to be hosting the concert in the Wyoming Center again this year.”

Comedian Dick Hardwick
Comedy that never misses. From the main rooms in top casinos to corporate events and fair grandstand entertainment, Dick’s success proves there is a great demand for a comedian who doesn’t litter his act with four-letter words.

"I highly recommend Dick Hardwick for anyone living and breathing who likes to laugh..." - Michigan Assoc. of Fairs

"From acting as MC for our 13 hour Countryfest concert to headlining our corporate shows, Dick is a talent with versatility and a performer with the utmost professionalism..." - Greg Janese, President Avalon Entertainment Group, Inc.

Campbell County Fair presents LeAnn Rimes in Concert with comedian Dick Hardwick, Monday, August 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the Wyoming Center at CAM-PLEX. Ticket Price $40. Tickets are available at the CAM-PLEX Ticket Office – 307.682.8802 or 1.877.4CAM-PLEX.

For more information on LeAnn Rimes, please visit her website at www.leannrimesworld.com.


Note: Online ticket purchases are subject to additional charges.