What started as a soulful night of country hits turned into every performer’s worst nightmare — and somehow, LeAnn Rimes turned it into one of the most relatable moments of her career.
While performing at the Skagit Valley Casino & Resort in Bow, Washington, the Grammy-winning singer was in the middle of her upbeat hit “One Way Ticket” when she suddenly clutched her mouth, halted the music, and darted off stage. The crowd sat frozen, stunned. Whispers echoed through the venue — what just happened?
“Y’all, My Teeth Fell Out.”
Minutes later, Rimes reemerged, laughing through tears. “Well… that’s a first,” she told the crowd, still visibly shaken but managing a self-deprecating grin. “My bridge fell out mid-song. I felt something pop — and yeah, it was my teeth.”
Rimes later took to Instagram for what she jokingly called “storytime of the year.” In a candid video, she explained,
“If you know me, you know I’ve had a lot of dental surgeries. I have a bridge in the front, and it just popped right out. I literally ran offstage to push it back in!”
And then — like the consummate pro she is — she finished the show, pausing between lyrics to subtly press her bridge back in, while never missing a beat vocally.
“I had two choices: leave the stage or keep going with my hand in my mouth,” she said. “So I just… ran with it.”
A Nightmare Come to Life — and a Masterclass in Grace
For Rimes, this wasn’t just an embarrassing fluke — it was a painful reminder of a long and complicated dental history. She’s undergone over two dozen surgeries, stemming from a 2013 dental malpractice case that left her in chronic pain.
Fans might also remember a 2014 Oklahoma concert when her jaw dislocated mid-performance, forcing her to cancel the encore. “#TMJsucks,” she tweeted at the time.
Despite everything, Rimes has always met adversity with honesty — and humor.
“To any other artist out there… if you ever feel humiliated on stage, just remember: I held my teeth in with my fingers and kept going. The show can go on.”
From Lawsuits to Laughter
Rimes, now 42 and married to actor Eddie Cibrian, has been candid about her struggles with dental trauma. In 2013, she filed a lawsuit claiming her veneers and crowns were improperly installed, leading to intense pain, inflammation, and 29 corrective procedures.
But on this night in 2025, it wasn’t about the lawsuit. It was about a woman on stage, clinging to her smile — literally — and still choosing to sing.
The Queen of Country Keeps It Real
It might not have been the performance she planned, but LeAnn Rimes reminded fans that true stars shine brightest when things go wrong. Vulnerable, hilarious, and wildly human, she gave the crowd a show they’ll never forget — and a story that will live on in country music lore.
“Front row — if my teeth fly out, please catch them and return them,” she quipped.
Now that’s a mic drop. Or… a tooth drop?
