Walmart Exclusive - LeAnn Rimes - Blue - Limited 25th Anniversary blue vinyl LP pressing. Blue is the debut album by LeAnn Rimes, released in 1996. It reached #3 on Billboard 200, and #1 on Top Country Albums. Singles released from this album include "Blue", "Hurt Me", "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)", "Unchained Melody" and "The Light in Your Eyes". These songs all charted on Billboard Hot Country Songs charts between 1996 and 1997. Known for her rich vocals, Rimes rose to stardom at age 13 following the release of the Bill Mack song "Blue", becoming the youngest country music star since Tanya Tucker in 1972. Rimes gained national acclaim for her similarity to Patsy Cline's vocal style.