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Like Tanya Tucker and Brenda Lee, LeAnn Rimes had a hit while she was still going through puberty.  The 13-year-old singer from Garland, Texas, stunned record buyers, studio heads and critics with her debut single, “Blue.”  The single and the accompanying album showcased an authentic country singer whose roots stemmed back to the great Patsy Cline. 

The Puyallup Fair folks just announced Rimes will perform at this year's Fair Friday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will range from $15 to $50 for the Golden Circle. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster outlets.