Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Shania Twain
Discover the career path of Shania Twain, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Shania Twain, a Canadian singer-songwriter, is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 100 million records sold. She holds the distinction of being the best-selling female artist in country music history and is often referred to as the "Queen of Country Pop." Twain is recognized for her pivotal role in leading the 1990s country-pop crossover movement, significantly impacting the landscape of popular music.
1984: Recognition by Toronto DJ
In the autumn of 1984, Toronto DJ Stan Campbell recognized Shania Twain's talents and wrote about her in a Country Music News article.
1991: Recording Contract and Immigration
In 1991, Shania Twain was offered a recording contract in Nashville and applied for immigration status into the United States.
1992: Backing Vocals for Jeff Chance
In 1992, Shania Twain sang backing vocals for other Mercury artists, including on Jeff Chance's album "Walk Softly on the Bridges".
April 20, 1993: Release of Debut Album
On April 20, 1993, Shania Twain's self-titled debut album was released in North America.
June 1993: Meeting Mutt Lange
In June 1993, Shania Twain met Robert John "Mutt" Lange at Nashville's Fan Fair after he offered to produce and write songs with her.
1993: Debut Album Release
In 1993, Shania Twain's self-titled debut album was released; however, it was a commercial failure initially.
February 7, 1995: Release of "The Woman in Me"
On February 7, 1995, Shania Twain released "The Woman in Me" album. The album went on to produce eight singles.
1995: Release of "The Woman in Me" Album
In 1995, Shania Twain released her second studio album, "The Woman in Me", in collaboration with Robert John "Mutt" Lange, achieving widespread success and selling over 20 million copies worldwide.
1995: The Woman in Me CMAs Snub
In 1995, Shania Twain's breakthrough album The Woman in Me was snubbed at the Country Music Awards, despite its widespread success, which some fans theorize was due to critics dismissing her music as not being country enough.
1996: Newsweek defends Shania Twain
In 1996, Newsweek defended Shania Twain from detractors who attributed her refusal to tour to her inability to replicate her studio singing live, describing it as "a warm, languid alto sweetened with a wisp of bedroom allure".
1996: "No One Needs to Know" on Soundtrack
In 1996, Shania Twain's song "No One Needs to Know" was selected for the original soundtrack for the film Twister.
1997: Release of "Come On Over" Album
In 1997, Shania Twain released her follow-up album, "Come On Over", establishing herself as a successful crossover singer.
1997: "Come On Over" Album Release
In 1997, Shania Twain released her third studio album, "Come On Over", which became the best-selling studio album by a female solo artist and one of the world's best-selling albums.
1998: Queen of Country Music
By 1998 Maclean's had named Shania Twain "the reigning queen of country music".
1998: Come On Over (1998) Debut at Number One
In 1998 Come On Over debuted at number one in the United Kingdom.
1998: Come On Over Tour Launch
In 1998, Shania Twain launched her first major concert tour, the Come On Over Tour, which proved to be a success.
1998: European Breakthrough with "Come On Over"
In 1998, Shania Twain's "Come On Over" album was released in a remixed format for the European market, giving her a big breakthrough in Europe.
1998: VH1 Divas Concert Appearance
In 1998, Shania Twain's mainstream pop acceptance was further helped by her appearance in the first edition of the VH1 Divas concert where she sang alongside Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Carole King and Aretha Franklin.
1999: Most Played Adult Contemporary Artist
In 1999, Billboard magazine declared Shania Twain the most played adult contemporary artist on US radio.
1999: Top of the Pops Appearances
In 1999, Shania Twain made numerous appearances on the UK music show Top of the Pops, performing singles from her album Come On Over, which boosted her popularity in the UK.
1999: Country Tour of the Year Award
In 1999, Shania Twain's Come On Over Tour won the "Country Tour of the Year" award by Pollstar Concert Industry Awards.
2000: Cancelled Christmas Album
In 2000, Shania Twain initially planned to release a Christmas album, but the plans were later cancelled.
November 19, 2002: Up! Album Release
On November 19, 2002, Shania Twain released her album Up!, which featured three different discs: country/acoustic, pop/rock, and world/dance.
2002: "Up!" Album Release
In 2002, Shania Twain released her fourth studio album, "Up!", which sold over 20 million copies worldwide and was certified Diamond in the United States.
2002: TOTP2 Special
In 2002, Shania Twain was the focus of an entire special on the sister show TOTP2, where she introduced past performances of her greatest hits and singles from Up!.
January 26, 2003: Super Bowl XXXVII Halftime Performance
On January 26, 2003, Shania Twain performed at the Super Bowl XXXVII halftime show, showcasing her crossover appeal to a massive audience.
April 2003: "Forever and for Always" Release
In April 2003, Shania Twain released the romantic ballad "Forever and for Always" as the fourth single from her album, achieving significant success in the US, UK and Germany.
September 25, 2003: Up! Tour Kickoff
On September 25, 2003, Shania Twain kicked off her Up! Tour in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, marking a significant career milestone.
2003: Juno Awards Hosting
In 2003, Shania Twain hosted the Juno Awards, where she was described as an international icon and Canada's sweetheart, despite rumors of diva behavior at the time.
November 2004: Children in Need Appearance
In November 2004, Shania Twain appeared on the BBC charity telethon Children in Need, performing "Up!" and participating in a magic act.
2004: "Come on Over" Certified Double Diamond
As of 2004, Come on Over had sold over 20 million copies in the United States, being certified Double Diamond by the RIAA.
2004: I Heart Huckabees Appearance
In 2004, Shania Twain appeared as herself in the feature film I Heart Huckabees.
2004: Greatest Hits and Hiatus
In 2004, Shania Twain released her Greatest Hits album and subsequently entered a hiatus due to Lyme disease and dysphonia affecting her singing voice.
January 2005: Scentstories Collaboration
In January 2005, Shania Twain joined Scentstories by Febreze to create a limited edition scent disc with the proceeds going to Feeding America.
August 2005: "Shoes" Single Release
In August 2005, Shania Twain released the single "Shoes" from the Desperate Housewives soundtrack.
2006: Duet with Anne Murray
In late 2006, Shania Twain and Anne Murray recorded a duet version of Murray's hit "You Needed Me".
September 2007: "Shania Starlight" Fragrance Release
In September 2007, Shania Twain released her second fragrance called "Shania Starlight".
2007: "The Woman in Me" Certified Diamond
As of 2007, "The Woman in Me" had sold more than 12 million copies in the United States and was certified Diamond by the RIAA.
January 2008: Up! Album Certified Diamond
By January 2008, Shania Twain's album Up! was certified 11x platinum (Diamond) by the RIAA, having sold 5.5 million copies in the US, making her the only female artist in history to have three consecutive albums reach Diamond certification.
November 12, 2008: CMA Awards Appearance
On November 12, 2008, Shania Twain made her first television appearance since her split from Mutt Lange as a surprise presenter at the 42nd CMA Awards.
2009: American Idol Guest Judge
In 2009, Shania Twain served as a guest judge on American Idol for the August 30 and 31 episodes.
January 1, 2010: Olympic Torch Relay
On January 1, 2010, Shania Twain carried the Olympic Torch through her hometown as part of the 2010 Winter Olympics torch relay.
April 2010: TV Show Announcement
In April 2010, Shania Twain announced plans for her own TV show, titled Why Not? with Shania Twain.
2010: Shania Kids Can Charity
In 2010, Shania Twain created Shania Kids Can, a charity designed to address the needs of neglected children.
March 27, 2011: Autobiography Published
On March 27, 2011, Shania Twain's autobiography, From This Moment On, was published.
May 8, 2011: Why Not? with Shania Twain Debut
On May 8, 2011, Shania Twain's TV show, Why Not? with Shania Twain, debuted on OWN.
May 2011: New Single Confirmation
In May 2011, Shania Twain confirmed she would release her first new single in six years, "Today Is Your Day", after the finale of Why Not? with Shania Twain.
June 8, 2011: Las Vegas Residency Announcement
On June 8, 2011, Shania Twain announced her two-year headlining residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, titled Still the One.
June 12, 2011: "Today Is Your Day" Release
On June 12, 2011, Shania Twain's single "Today Is Your Day" was officially released to iTunes and country radio.
2011: Return with New Single and Autobiography
In 2011, Shania Twain returned from her hiatus, releasing her first single in six years, "Today Is Your Day", and published her autobiography, "From This Moment On".
December 1, 2012: Still the One Residency Premiere
On December 1, 2012, Shania Twain's Las Vegas residency show, Still the One, premiered at Caesars Palace.
2012: Greatest Hits Sales Update
As of 2012, Shania Twain's Greatest Hits album had sold over 4.15 million copies in the US, showcasing its lasting popularity.
July 2013: Album Work Announcement
In July 2013, Shania Twain announced on Facebook that she was working on her new album during a break from Still the One.
October 2013: CMA Awards Interview
In October 2013, Shania Twain sat down with Robin Roberts from Good Morning America as a featured artist on the Countdown to the CMA Awards, discussing her upcoming album and the search for the right producer.
December 13, 2014: Still the One Residency End Date
On December 13, 2014, Shania Twain's Las Vegas residency show, Still the One, ended its run at Caesars Palace.
2014: End of Las Vegas Residency
In 2014, Shania Twain concluded her exclusive concert residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, titled "Shania: Still the One".
2014: Calgary Stampede Concerts
In 2014, Shania Twain performed two concerts at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta.
March 4, 2015: Rock This Country Tour Announcement
On March 4, 2015, Shania Twain announced on Good Morning America that she would be going on tour for the first time in eleven years, called the Rock This Country Tour, beginning June 5 and ending on October 11.
August 24, 2015: Album Update
On August 24, 2015, Shania Twain stated that she had to finish her new album during the winter.
2015: Maclean's Profile on Twain
In 2015, Maclean's Sonya Bell theorized that Twain's early critics would be shocked by her continued success.
2015: Rock This Country Tour
In 2015, Shania Twain launched the North American Rock This Country Tour, which was billed as her farewell tour.
October 2016: New Music Confirmation
In October 2016, Shania Twain confirmed to Rolling Stone that she had new music coming "really soon."
December 2016: Billboard Interview
In December 2016, Shania Twain spoke with Billboard about her forthcoming album, describing the finished product as "kind of schizophrenic musically" maintaining "She's the glue".
February 2017: Rolling Stone Interview
In February 2017, Shania Twain spoke to Rolling Stone about her upcoming album, confirming select song titles and planning to release a single in March and the album in May.
April 2017: "Life's About to Get Good" Premiere Announcement
In April 2017, Billboard announced that Shania Twain's new single, "Life's About to Get Good", would premiere in June, with the album projected for release in September.
June 2017: Now Tour Announcement
In June 2017 Shania Twain announced on ET Canada that she would tour with Now.
June 16, 2017: Today Show Performance
On June 16, 2017, Shania Twain performed on the Today Show's "Summer Concert Series", previewing her new music.
August 17, 2017: Now Tour Announcement
On August 17, 2017, Shania Twain announced the Now Tour on her website.
August 18, 2017: "Swingin' With My Eyes Closed" Release
On August 18, 2017, Shania Twain released "Swingin' With My Eyes Closed", as the second single from the album Now.
September 2017: Broad City Guest Appearance
In September 2017, Shania Twain guest starred as herself on the Comedy Central series Broad City, in an episode titled "Twaining Day".
September 29, 2017: Now Album Release
On September 29, 2017, Shania Twain released her fifth studio album, Now, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
October 23, 2017: Dancing with the Stars Guest Judge and Performance
On October 23, 2017, Shania Twain appeared as a guest judge on the 25th season of Dancing with the Stars during the show's "Movie Night" and performed her song "Soldier".
2017: Now (2017) Debut at Number One
In 2017, Now debuted at number one in the United Kingdom.
2017: Release of "Now" Album
In 2017, Shania Twain released her first studio album in 15 years, titled "Now".
January 2018: Drop the Mic Competition
In January 2018, Shania Twain competed against singer Meghan Trainor in an episode of TBS's Drop the Mic.
June 21, 2018: Lip Sync Battle Tribute Episode
On June 21, 2018, Shania Twain was the guest of honor for a Lip Sync Battle episode on Paramount Network pitting Derek Hough against Nicole Scherzinger that was dedicated to her and her music.
November 2018: Real Country Appearance
In November 2018, Shania Twain appeared in the reality talent show Real Country as an executive producer and co-presenter with Jake Owen and Travis Tritt.
2018: RuPaul's Drag Race Guest Judge
In 2018, Shania Twain appeared as a guest judge on episode five of the 10th Season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
June 2019: Let's Go! Las Vegas Residency Announcement
In June 2019, Shania Twain announced her second Las Vegas residency, Let's Go!, which opened on December 6, 2019.
December 6, 2019: Let's Go! Las Vegas Residency Opened
On December 6, 2019, Shania Twain's second Las Vegas residency, Let's Go! opened.
2019: Trading Paint Film Appearance
In 2019, Shania Twain appeared in the film Trading Paint, co-starring alongside John Travolta.
2019: Potential Post Malone Collaboration
In 2019, Shania Twain claimed to have written a song for a potential collaboration with Post Malone, expressing interest in working with him.
2019: Second Las Vegas Residency
In 2019, Shania Twain started her second Las Vegas residency, "Let's Go!", at the Zappos Theater.
2020: I Still Believe Film Role
In 2020, Shania Twain played the role of the mother of singer Jeremy Camp in the biographical film I Still Believe.
July 2022: Not Just A Girl Documentary Release
In July 2022, Shania Twain's Netflix documentary, Not Just A Girl, was released, spanning her career.
September 10, 2022: Let's Go! Las Vegas Residency End Date
On September 10, 2022, Shania Twain's second Las Vegas residency, Let's Go!, ended its run.
September 23, 2022: Signs with Republic Nashville and releases "Waking Up Dreaming"
On September 23, 2022, Shania Twain signed with Republic Nashville and released "Waking Up Dreaming" as the lead single from her sixth then-upcoming studio album, Queen of Me.
October 22, 2022: Queen of Me Tour Announcement
On October 22, 2022, Shania Twain announced the Queen of Me Tour across North America and Europe.
January 5, 2023: "Giddy Up!" Release
On January 5, 2023, Shania Twain released the second single off the album, Giddy Up!.
February 3, 2023: Queen of Me Album Release
On February 3, 2023, Shania Twain released her sixth studio album, Queen of Me, under her new label, Republic Nashville.
May 18, 2023: Featured on Single "Unhealthy"
On May 18, 2023, Shania Twain was featured on the single "Unhealthy", the title track from Anne-Marie's third studio album.
August 15, 2023: Third Las Vegas Residency Announcement
On August 15, 2023, Shania Twain announced her third Las Vegas residency, Shania Twain: Come On Over – The Las Vegas Residency – All The Hits! at Bakkt Theater, scheduled to run from May to December 2024.
2023: Starstruck and The Kardashians Appearances
In 2023, Shania Twain appeared on the panel for the second series of ITV's Starstruck and in season four, episode seven of the reality series The Kardashians.
2023: "Queen of Me" Album Release and Tour
In 2023, Shania Twain released her sixth studio album, "Queen of Me", and embarked on the Queen of Me Tour.
May 2, 2024: A Man in Full Appearance
On May 2, 2024, Shania Twain appeared on the first episode of the Netflix series A Man in Full.
June 2024: Glastonbury Festival Performance
In June 2024, Shania Twain performed in the traditional Sunday Legends slot at the Glastonbury Festival.
September 2, 2024: Extended Las Vegas Residency Announcement
On September 2, 2024, Shania Twain announced she would be extending her Las Vegas residency, Shania Twain: Come On Over – The Las Vegas Residency – All The Hits! with nine final shows taking place in January and February 2025.
2025: Canada's Got Talent Judge
In 2025, Shania Twain will become a judge on the fifth season of Canada's Got Talent.
