Overview

• In a new Us Weekly interview, the 43-year-old says she had been "hiding so much," fueling insecurity about her looks and worth.
• She describes years of perimenopause symptoms beginning in her late 30s and says the transition carries "grief" as well as growth.
• Rimes recalls relief after publicly revealing her psoriasis in 2020 and says speaking about mental health and hormones helps others.
• She reports feeling "great" after focusing on physical well-being, even as she navigates chronic dental problems that included a bridge falling out mid-show in June.
• The singer has joined ABC's 9-1-1: Nashville, which promotional materials say premieres on Oct. 9.