For LeAnn Rimes, the show truly must go on—even when things take an unexpected turn onstage.
In an Instagram video posted Saturday, June 21, the 42-year-old singer revealed that she lost part of her dental bridge mid-performance during a concert over the weekend. While belting out her 1996 hit “One Way Ticket (Because I Can),” Rimes said she suddenly felt “something pop” in her mouth.
The issue? A front dental bridge—connected to previous dental surgeries—had fallen out.
“I panicked,” she admitted in the video, recalling how she quickly told the audience to “hold on!” before running off to the side of the stage to regroup.
Next she put the bridge back in and “just went on singing. I had to get real with everybody and tell them exactly what was happening or else I would’ve had to walk off stage,” LeAnn said.
On Friday, June 20, LeAnn Rimes was scheduled to perform at the Skagit Casino Resort in Washington state. After her dental bridge unexpectedly fell out mid-performance, Rimes said she spent the rest of the show trying to push her teeth back into place while continuing to sing.
“I never knew how many ‘Fs’ and ‘Ths’ and ‘Shs’ that I have in my songs.”
Of course, she said she hopes this doesn’t happen to her again.
LeAnn Rimes is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame at the age of 13 with her debut single “Blue,” which showcased her powerful vocals and drew comparisons to country legend Patsy Cline. She was born on August 28, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi, and raised in Texas. Rimes was considered a country music prodigy. Her debut album, also titled Blue, went multi-platinum and made her the youngest person to win a Grammy Award.
Throughout her career, Rimes has seamlessly crossed over into pop and adult contemporary genres, with hits like “How Do I Live,” “Can’t Fight the Moonlight,” and “I Need You.” Known for her vocal range and emotional delivery, she became popular in both country and pop music during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Rimes has released over a dozen studio albums and earned numerous awards, including Grammys, American Music Awards, and Academy of Country Music honors. In addition to her music career, she has acted in films and television, and published books of poetry and children’s literature.
Rimes has also been open about her personal struggles, including mental health, fame at a young age, and physical health challenges.
