LeAnn Rimes Trades in Country Roots for Fiery Nashville Role

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Country music star LeAnn Rimes will branch out from her wholesome image to play single mom Dixie Bennings in the new ABC series "9-1-1: Nashville." Rimes, known for hits like "Can't Fight the Moonlight," will clash with Blythe Hart (Jessica Capshaw) in the Ryan Murphy-produced series, which is set and shot in Music City. Rimes describes Dixie as a firestarter, a role that's "so nice and healing to dig into this other side."

Key Takeaways:

  • LeAnn Rimes will play single mom Dixie Bennings in the new ABC series "9-1-1: Nashville."
  • Dixie will clash with Blythe Hart (Jessica Capshaw) in the Ryan Murphy-produced series.
  • Rimes describes Dixie as a firestarter, a role that's "so nice and healing to dig into this other side."
  • Rimes will sing vocals for Dixie's music and understands her frustrations with the music industry.
  • Dixie is a complex character, struggling with music and obsessed with her dreamy son Blue Bennings.
  • LeAnn Rimes' husband, Eddie Cibrian, helps calm her nerves on set and even runs lines with her.
  • The couple have been married for 13 years and have a history of working together.

Statistics:

  • LeAnn Rimes has been married for 13 years to Eddie Cibrian.
  • The couple has been working together on the ABC series "9-1-1: Nashville."
  • The series is set and shot in Music City, Nashville, Tennessee.
  • The show premieres on October 9th (Thursdays, 9 ET/PT, streaming next day on Hulu).
  • Rimes has been singing professionally since her debut album "Blue" in 1996 (at age 13).
  • Dixie is not all country music and has a passion for singing multiple genres.

Sources:

  • USA TODAY Country music star LeAnn Rimes, who belted the hit song "Can't Fight the Moonlight," will mix it up in her first juicy villain role on ABC's new spinoff, "9-1-1: Nashville."
  • Rimes' husband, Eddie Cibrian, helps calm her nerves on set and even runs lines with her.
  • Cibrian is a former 3Deep boy band singer and is now married to LeAnn Rimes for 13 years.