After beginning to date actor Andrew Keegan in 1998, Rimes said to the press that she had some ideas about possibly getting involved in an acting career. Rimes moved to Los Angeles, California, later in the year with her mother to pursue an acting career. That year Rimes played a role in the made for television movie, "Holiday in Your Heart," which is based on a book she had helped write. For participating in the film, Rimes was awarded the "Rising Star" award from the "Lone Star Film & Television Awards." She made her official film debut in 2000's "Coyote Ugly", performing toward the end of the film, as well as providing the singing voice for Piper Perabo's character Violet Sanford. In addition, she also recorded four songs for the film's soundtrack, including the Top 20 Pop hit, "Can't Fight the Moonlight." In 2005, Rimes hosted the country music television competition, "Nashville Star" on the USA television network. However she only held the position for one season after deciding to depart from the show's cast.