LeAnn Rimes didn’t just sing her heart out at a recent show. She did it while her teeth were falling out. During her performance of “One Way Ticket” at the Skagit Casino Resort in Washington, the "Blue" singer felt something strange in her mouth. Seconds later, her front dental bridge popped loose and dropped out mid-song.
The 42-year-old country artist didn’t let the shock stop her. LeAnn Rimes quickly stepped offstage, fixed the bridge, and came right back to finish the song. No drama. No delay. Just pure professionalism. She told fans later that it felt like “something popped in my mouth,” and her first reaction was panic. But she got it together fast, handled it like a champ, and got back to the mic.
Rimes / IG / During her performance of “One Way Ticket” at the Skagit Casino Resort in Washington, LeAnn Rimes’ front dental bridge popped loose and dropped out mid-song.
What makes this even wilder? It happened again later that night. While singing her hit “Can’t Fight the Moonlight,” her teeth came loose once more. But LeAnn Rimes didn’t flinch. She casually kept performing, discreetly holding her dental bridge in place between lyrics like a pro. She joked with fans, laughed it off, and even warned the front row that loose teeth might be coming their way.
After the concert, LeAnn Rimes jumped on Instagram to tell the full story. She didn’t sugarcoat a thing. “There wasn’t a f***g thing I could do about it,” she wrote. “Either walk off or just hold my teeth in and sing.” She went with option two and called it “the most epic experience ever.”
"The show must go on," Rimes shared on Instagram.
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That honesty? Fans loved it.
Dental Problems
LeAnn Rimes has had a long battle with dental problems. She has gone through 29 dental surgeries over the years. That includes fixing botched veneers, replacing broken crowns, and dealing with constant pain. In 2013, she even filed a malpractice suit against her former dentist. She said the damage caused years of agony, chronic inflammation, and gum issues. It has been a journey and not an easy one.
So, this moment on stage was not just embarrassing. It was another chapter in a rough medical history. But instead of hiding it, LeAnn Rimes brought it into the spotlight. She made the best of a cringeworthy situation and reminded everyone that real artists don’t let anything stop them, not even their teeth falling out mid-performance.
Rimes / IG / Richard Marx and Jessica Capshaw gave her props for being so real and fearless.
People admired the way she owned the whole mess. There is a kind of bravery in laughing at your own misfortune, especially in front of a live crowd.
LeAnn Rimes joked that for her upcoming tour stop in Hawaii on July 12, front-row fans should "watch out for flying teeth." The country artist is turning a bad moment into a running gag. And fans are loving it!
However, the "How Do I Live" singer is not new to handling pressure. She has been in the spotlight since her teens. Fame came early, and so did the challenges. But she has learned to roll with the unexpected. And this time, the unexpected was her teeth hitting the floor during a high note. Still, she didn’t miss a beat.