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Both versions were released on the exact same day (May 23, 1997). While Yearwood won the Grammy, Rimes won the charts, with her version spending a then-record 69 weeks on the Hot 100. 2. Diane Warren’s Golden Touch

The certification for Rimes’ single, a massive feat for a ballad in the late 90s. 4. Why It Still Sticks How Do I Live Without U

The track cemented Diane Warren as the queen of the "power ballad." She written it specifically with the idea of a universal longing, making it the ultimate wedding song—and ironically, one of the most popular funeral songs—of the late 90s. 3. By The Numbers Both versions were released on the exact same

In 1997, one song didn't just top the charts—it lived there. Written by Diane Warren, "How Do I Live" became a cultural phenomenon that defined a year of music, fueled a legendary Nashville rivalry, and broke Billboard records that stood for over a decade. 1. The Tale of Two Versions Diane Warren’s Golden Touch The certification for Rimes’

The amount of time LeAnn Rimes’ version stayed on the Billboard Hot 100.

The most fascinating part of the song’s history is its dual release.