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LeAnn Rimes has recently partnered with the charity organization called Stand Up For Kids in the promo of her new single "Give," the third single taken from her forthcoming 13th studio album "Lady and Gentlemen," out September 27. The Blue hit-maker is helping spread the word about the homeless problem among youngsters in America by including many of them in the promo for her new song "Give," and the video does well to advance that theme.
Penned by Rimes, the positive ballad about how giving leads to receiving. The talented vocalist wanted to create a video for the song that tied into its message of giving back. "My life is forever changed from this experience," shares Rimes in a note on her website. "One thing they all said to me is no one looks them in the eye when they see them on the streets, so there's a deep loneliness there and a feeling of almost not existing. I will now always look anyone who's homeless in the eye and smile. That smile could make their whole day."
Rimes is spending more time in the Windy City while her husband films a new TV show there, and while it's doubtful she'll frequent the kinds of gritty urban locales she visits in the video, she appears genuinely glad to be there. The kids seem happy she's there, too. The accompanying video shows teens participating from Chicago's Stand Up For Kids organization, whose mission it is to help homeless and street kids, and the 29-year-old musician admits the experience of working with them has changed her outlook on life.
The touching new video opens with the stark message "13 kids die on the street every day" and then shows the homeless teenagers recount their experiences living rough before another message informs viewers that "an estimated 25,000 kids are homeless in Chicago alone." The promo also features several teens sharing snippets of their harrowing life stories, and ends with the youngsters joining the country star in a swaying group sing-along the last few lines of the song and information about the work Stand Up For Kids does across the US.

Controversial country singer LeAnn Rimes may make more headlines for her personal life than her music career these days, but now she's hoping to change all that with the release of her brand new music video for her new single "Swingin'," an upbeat cover of the shamelessly flirty John Anderson hit from way back in 1983, and is the lead from her upcoming covers album, "Lady and Gentlemen," a collection of country standards that were first popularized by men. Rimes first debuted the song at the 2010 CMT Music Awards during this past weekend.
GRAMMY® Award-winning singer Rimes rises to the challenge. The best singers possess a real presence on record, and the one-time teen sensation further establishes her growth as an artist since her ill-fated adventures with pop and dance music. The new song "Swingin'" became John Anderson's breakthrough smash in 1983, earning the CMA Single of the Year prize that fall. The sweet Southern allure of Charlotte Johnson left her gentleman caller "feelin' love down to (his) toes," and on this clever remake, Rimes perfectly matches that infectious joy, with her bluesy drawl hitched to the song's bouncy melody. This plucky young lady, bowled over by neighbor boy Charlie, sizes up the down-home situation with strong detail. "I can't believe I'm out here on this front porch in a swing," she sings finally, delighted by her newfound luck in love.
"Swingin'" is a fun little country ditty, but it still has some of that pop crossover appeal that Rimes has been doing for over a decade now. With producer Vince Gill laying down his hot-wired guitar picking, "Swingin'" chugs along at a sped-up tempo that stands in sharp contrast to the horn-drenched original. While the catchy, campy background harmonies of Anderson's version are sorely missed, Rimes delivers a soulful solo performance that echoes her pleasure. In the genre where that concept—family—is valued more than any other, Rimes has once again proven that she clearly belongs in country music's brood of top talent.
The retro video is equally as lighthearted as the song, featuring a flirty Rimes getting a crowd up on their feet during a never-ending dance competition. "(The video is) super fun and campy," Rimes told fans who asked questions at her CMT "Posted" page. "I love it!" "I am headed out on tour next month through November," Rimes added. "Come see me!!!"

"Probably Wouldn't Be This Way" is a song by country singer LeAnn Rimes (born August 28, 1982 in Mississippi ) from her 7th studio album "This Woman" in 2005, which was composed by John Kennedy and Tammi Kidd. She is best known for her rich vocals similar to legendary country music singer Patsy Cline, and her rise to fame at the age of 13, becoming the youngest country music star since Tanya Tucker in 1972.
It is generally accepted as a haunting song with a darker tone. Although considered by many to be a break-up song, the lyrics "You oughta see the way these people look at me / When they see me 'round here talking to this stone" suggest the song is actually about the death of a husband/fiance/lover/boyfriend. The video suggests that the person she is refering to was her husband since she's wearing a wedding band and not an engagement ring. In an interview with Biography, LeAnn explains that "the story is of a woman who is mourning the loss of losing her lover and doesn't know if she can move on again from that." The music video was ranked #29 on CMT's 100 Greatest Videos.