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 singer-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 credits her as a leading figure in the 1990s country-pop crossover movement, highlighting her significant impact on the music industry.

August 28, 1965: Shania Twain Born

On August 28, 1965, Eilleen Regina "Shania" Twain was born. She later became a successful Canadian singer-songwriter, selling over 100 million records and earning the title "Queen of Country Pop."

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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.

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June 1983: Graduation from Timmins High

In June 1983, Shania Twain graduated from Timmins High School, eager to expand her musical horizons.

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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 take care of her younger siblings.

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1991: Recording Contract and Immigration Application

In 1991, Shania Twain was offered a recording contract in Nashville and applied for immigration status into the United States. She became legally registered as having 50 percent indigenous American blood.

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December 28, 1993: Wedding to Mutt Lange

On December 28, 1993, Shania Twain and Robert John "Mutt" Lange got married after becoming very close within weeks of meeting.

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August 12, 2001: Birth of Son, Eja

On August 12, 2001, Shania Twain and Mutt Lange had a son named Eja.

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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.

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June 9, 2010: Divorce Finalized

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

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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.

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2010: Creation of Shania Kids Can Charity

In 2010, Shania Twain created Shania Kids Can, a charity designed to address the needs of neglected children.

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January 1, 2011: Marriage to Frédéric Thiébaud

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

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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.

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