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This week marks the beginning of LeAnn Rimes‘ ‘Greatest Hits Christmas’ tour, as well as a one-of-a-kind production at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The artist commemorated the occasion by singing the song ‘Goodness of God’ in a beautiful and personal manner that moved her audience, and at the same time, created a thoughtful atmosphere for the Christmas season.
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The tour announcement was revealed through a moment of silence and prayer. The Grammy-winning singer, LeAnn Rimes, who has been the soundtrack of everyone’s lives for a very long time, decided not to promote the concerts in the usual way. Instead, she uploaded the video of her singing ‘Goodness of God,’ a contemporary worship favorite. Her performance, simple and sincere, felt more like a calling into a secluded area of gratitude than a marketing campaign. The caption was all business—tickets, dates, holiday magic—but the video was pure love.
This is a very interesting change, or maybe a return to the original. Rimes, of course, is not a stranger to uplifting songs, she even released the album ‘You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs’ in 1997. This passage sounded like a link between that old times and her present, a sign of the vocal talent that made her famous and the spiritual faith that keeps her going. The moment, just when marvelous tours begin, deepens the gospel music at Christmas time.
Rimes’ fans were very quick to respond, but their reaction was mixed and powerful for sure. The comments’ section became a kind of digital testimony. One of them said, “your voice feels like recalling something lovely,” which really captured Rimes’s nostalgic, sometimes painful quality that is similar to mourning. Another one, however, in a much simpler way, went, “Thank you God for LeAnn’s wonderful beautiful voice.”
The song’s individual effect continued to overpower the conversation. Quite a number of commenters were talking about the song being a benchmark during their difficulties. Someone said, “When my dad died I was singing this song non-stop. Constantly reminding me of truth while in sorrow.” Rimes was not going to allow the fans to take all the emotional weight, and after one of them, she came back saying, “THIS IS THE ONLY TIME i’ve sung it without crying,” thus, giving a glimpse of how much the piece weighs for the artists as well.
There were mingling the spiritual insights and jokes about the coming concerts. A cabaret organizer named her “the hottest show on Long Island this season,” and while he was talking, an enthusiastic fan was commenting, “My 8-year-old will be so happy to hear this at bedtime. We have a tradition wherever you release these.” The diverse comments illustrated the complete picture: Rimes is a very successful singer who is about to go on a big tour, but still, she is a performer ready to share the comfort through a song.
Light-hearted and delightful moments appeared from time to time. For instance, one person was saying, “Made the dog sing PRAISE!!!”, and Rimes answered: “i’ve got the magic touch.” It was a little, funny interaction that kept the overall atmosphere friendly and approachable.
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The tour ‘Greatest Hits Christmas’ which is starting this week is a clear sign that Rimes is both celebrating and meditating through the season at the same time. The setlist will undoubtedly include the seasonal must-haves and the biggest hits from the artist’s life that the title promises. Nevertheless, the shared moment of worship indicates that the tour might not only be accompanied by the blessing of authenticity but also by a part of the sacred that is interwoven with the joyous. For the audience, it is a very good reminder that the power of her voice is not only in the wide range of notes but also in the capacity to connect with the listener on a very personal level, whether in a packed auditorium or through a mobile phone. Her family life, including a heartfelt Thanksgiving message, often complements her public persona. Fans of her acting work also look forward to developments on 9-1-1: Nashville, where her character undergoes a dramatic transformation. This season, she has also released a peaceful Christmas cover on her new album.
