Janis Joplin is definitely one of my biggest influences. She taught me how to feel music, and I don’t think there’s anyone like her that could bring such pain and emotion to a song.

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LeAnn Rimes, a famous American musician, says that Janis Joplin was one of her biggest influences. Joplin taught Rimes how to really feel the music and express a lot of emotion and pain through her songs. Rimes believes Joplin was unique in her ability to convey such powerful feelings in her singing that no one else could match.

About LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame as a country music artist at the age of 13. She has since crossed over into various musical genres, selling over 48 million records worldwide and earning numerous accolades. Rimes has also had a successful acting career, appearing in several TV films.

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