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More than 25 years since its released, LeAnn Rimes' rendition of Bill Mack's lonesome ballad endures as a country classic.

The Lonesome Meaning Behind LeAnn Rimes’ No. 1 Country Hit “Blue”

By Tina Benitez-Eves Aug 28, 2023 | 7:54 AM

At just 13 years old, LeAnn Rimes became a bonafide country artist with her heartbreaking ballad “Blue.” Originally written and released by country artist Bill Mack in 1958, Rimes’ reimagining of the song resurfaced the story of a man’s realization that a lover’s words were just lies. BlueOh, so lonesome for youWhy can’t you be […]

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