On Feb. 26, '97 the Grammy Award for Best New Artist went to a 14 year-old country singer. What's her name?

At the 39th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony in 1997, a 14-year-old country prodigy named LeAnn Rimes made music history. She took home the coveted award for Best New Artist, making her the youngest individual winner in Grammy history at the time. Her victory was a landmark moment for her genre, as she was also the very first country music artist to ever win in that prestigious, cross-genre category.

Rimes's meteoric rise was fueled by her breakout single, "Blue." The song showcased a powerful, mature voice that drew frequent and favorable comparisons to the legendary Patsy Cline. This connection was no coincidence; the song was written in the 1950s by Bill Mack, who had held onto it for decades hoping a singer with Cline's classic style could do it justice. Rimes's stunning rendition finally turned the song into a massive hit.

That night, Rimes didn't just win Best New Artist; she also secured the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Blue." She triumphed over a field of formidable nominees for the top newcomer prize, including iconic 90s acts like Jewel, Garbage, and No Doubt, cementing her place as one of the most remarkable young talents of the decade.