Early Life and Education of Shania Twain: A Complete Timeline

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How education and upbringing influenced the life of Shania Twain. A timeline of key moments.

Shania Twain, a Canadian country singer and songwriter, is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 100 million records sold. She is recognized as the best-selling female artist in country music history and has been dubbed the "Queen of Country Pop." Billboard acknowledges her as a leading figure in the 1990s country-pop crossover movement, solidifying her impact on popular music.

August 28, 1965: Shania Twain's Birth

On August 28, 1965, Eilleen Regina Twain, known professionally as Shania Twain, was born. She is a Canadian country singer and songwriter who would later become known as the "Queen of Country Pop."

1981: Return to Jerry

In 1981, after running away to a homeless shelter in Toronto with her mother and siblings, Sharon returned to Jerry with the children.

June 1983: Graduation from Timmins High

In June 1983, Shania Twain graduated from Timmins High School.

November 1, 1987: Death of Mother and Adoptive Father

On November 1, 1987, Shania Twain's mother and adoptive father died in a car accident. She moved back to Timmins to care for her younger siblings.

December 28, 1993: Wedding to Mutt Lange

On December 28, 1993, Shania Twain married Robert John "Mutt" Lange.

August 12, 2001: Birth of Son Eja

On August 12, 2001, Shania Twain and Mutt Lange had a son, Eja (pronounced "Asia").

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.

June 9, 2010: Divorce Finalized

On June 9, 2010, Shania Twain's divorce from Mutt Lange was finalized.

December 20, 2010: Engagement to Frédéric Thiébaud

On December 20, 2010, it was reported that Shania Twain was engaged to Swiss Nestlé executive Frédéric Thiébaud.

2010: Shania Kids Can Charity Founded

In 2010, Shania Twain established Shania Kids Can, a charity focused on supporting neglected children often missed by social assistance programs.

January 1, 2011: Marriage to Frédéric Thiébaud

On January 1, 2011, Shania Twain married Frédéric Thiébaud in Rincón, Puerto Rico.

March 27, 2011: Release of "From This Moment On" Autobiography

On March 27, 2011, Shania Twain's autobiography, "From This Moment On", was published, detailing her life and career.

2018: Laryngoplasty Surgery

In 2018, Shania Twain underwent laryngoplasty to have Gore-Tex stabilizers implanted in her throat to reduce the workload on her vocal muscles.

2019: Song written for collaboration with Post Malone

In 2019, Shania Twain claimed to have written a song for collaboration with Post Malone, after having expressed interest in collaborating with him.