MUSIC

LeAnn Rimes ★★★★

Margaret Court Arena, September 16

The spotlight illuminates LeAnn Rimes as she walks on stage barefoot; she’s graceful and ethereal, with her long hair and flowy dress.

The crowd cheers her entrance with excitement – clapping, howling, and whistling. “Hello beautiful people,” says Rimes, in her southern twang once she takes a seat at the piano. She starts performing solo – a pared back version of country rock song Remnants – signalling that this evening will feature a more intimate reinterpretation of her greatest hits.

The 43-year-old American singer-songwriter from Mississippi hasn’t toured Australia in 22 years, performing in Sydney and Brisbane before ending her run in Melbourne. Her stint as a judge on TV show The Voice Australia last year makes her re

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