History of Shania Twain in Timeline
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."
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, eager to expand her musical horizons.
1984: Attention from Toronto DJ Stan Campbell
In the autumn of 1984, Toronto DJ Stan Campbell noticed Shania Twain's talents and wrote about her in a Country Music News article, praising her powerful voice and potential.
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.
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.
1992: Backing Vocals for Jeff Chance
In 1992, Shania Twain sang backing vocals for other Mercury artists, including 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. It reached No. 67 on the US Country Albums Chart and gained positive reviews from critics, but failed to sell significantly upon release.
June 1993: Meeting Mutt Lange at Fan Fair
In June 1993, Shania Twain met producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange at Nashville's Fan Fair and they became close.
June 1993: Meeting with Mutt Lange
In June 1993, Shania Twain met rock producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange at Nashville's Fan Fair after he heard her original songs and singing from her debut album.
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.
1993: Debut Album Release
In 1993, Shania Twain's self-titled debut studio album was released by Mercury Nashville Records, but it was a commercial failure initially.
February 7, 1995: Release of "The Woman in Me" album
On February 7, 1995, Shania Twain's second studio album, "The Woman in Me", was released, featuring twelve tracks, eight of which were released as singles.
1995: Snubbed at the Country Music Awards
Despite its widespread success, Shania Twain's breakthrough album "The Woman in Me" was theorized by some fans to have been snubbed at the 1995 Country Music Awards.
1995: Release of "The Woman in Me"
In 1995, Shania Twain rose to fame with her second studio album, "The Woman in Me," which brought her widespread success, sold over 20 million copies worldwide, spawned eight singles including "Any Man of Mine," and earned her a Grammy Award.
1996: Newsweek Defends Twain's Vocal Abilities
In 1996, Newsweek defended Shania Twain from detractors who questioned her live singing abilities, describing her voice as "a warm, languid alto sweetened with a wisp of bedroom allure".
1996: "No One Needs to Know" Included in "Twister" Soundtrack
In 1996, Shania Twain's song "No One Needs to Know" was selected for the original soundtrack for the film "Twister", marking a first for Twain.
1997: Release of Come On Over Album
In 1997, Shania Twain released her follow-up album, "Come On Over", which established her as a successful crossover singer. Twelve of the sixteen tracks were released as singles.
1998: Named 'Reigning Queen of Country Music' by Maclean's
By 1998, Maclean's had named Shania Twain "the reigning queen of country music".
1998: Come On Over Tour Launch
In 1998, Shania Twain launched her first major concert tour, "Come On Over Tour", which was a success.
1998: European Release of Remixed Come On Over Album
In 1998, the "Come On Over" album was released in a remixed format for the European market as a pop album, giving Shania Twain a breakthrough in Europe. "You're Still The One" and "From This Moment On" cracked the Top 10 of the UK charts and "When" had success in the Top 20.
1999: Most Played Adult Contemporary Artist
In 1999, Billboard magazine declared Shania Twain the most played adult contemporary artist on US radio.
1999: Country Tour of the Year Award
In 1999, Shania Twain won the "Country Tour of the Year" by Pollstar Concert Industry Awards for the "Come On Over Tour".
1999: Debut Album Certified Platinum
In 1999, Shania Twain's debut album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over 1 million copies.
2000: Cancelled Christmas Album
In 2000, Shania Twain was initially scheduled to release a Christmas album, but plans to release one were cancelled later in the year.
August 12, 2001: Birth of Son, Eja
On August 12, 2001, Shania Twain and Mutt Lange had a son named Eja.
2002: Release of "Up!"
In 2002, Shania Twain released her fourth studio album, "Up!", which spawned eight singles, including "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!", "Ka-Ching!" and "Forever and for Always", and was certified Diamond in the United States.
2003: Hosting the Juno Awards
In 2003, Shania Twain hosted the Juno Awards, which Brad Wheeler of The Globe and Mail described as noticeably void of diva behaviour, despite rumours of outrageous antics at the time.
2004: "Come on Over" Certified Double Diamond
As of 2004, Come on Over has sold over 20 million copies in the United States, being certified Double Diamond by the RIAA.
2004: Appearance in "I Heart Huckabees"
In 2004, Shania Twain appeared as herself in the feature film "I Heart Huckabees".
2004: Release of Greatest Hits album and Hiatus
In 2004, after releasing her Greatest Hits album, which produced three singles including "Party for Two", Shania Twain entered a hiatus due to being diagnosed with Lyme disease and dysphonia.
January 2005: Partnership with Febreze for Scentstories
In January 2005, Shania Twain joined Scentstories by Febreze to create a limited-edition scent disc with the proceeds going to Feeding America.
September 2007: Release of "Shania Starlight" fragrance
In September 2007, Shania Twain released her second fragrance called "Shania Starlight" in partnership with Coty.
2007: "The Woman in Me" Sales and Certification
As of 2007, "The Woman in Me" had sold more than 12 million copies in the United States, being certified Diamond by the RIAA. Shania also performed on television shows such as the Late Show with David Letterman, Blockbuster Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and the American Music Awards.
November 12, 2008: Surprise Appearance at the 42nd CMA Awards
On November 12, 2008, Shania Twain made her first television appearance since her split from Lange, appearing as a surprise presenter at the 42nd CMA Awards.
2009: Guest Judge on American Idol
In 2009, Shania Twain served as a guest judge on American Idol for the show's 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: Announcement of TV show "Why Not? with Shania Twain"
In April 2010, Shania Twain announced plans for her own TV show, titled "Why Not? with Shania Twain".
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: Creation of Shania Kids Can Charity
In 2010, Shania Twain created Shania Kids Can, a charity designed to address the needs of neglected children.
January 1, 2011: Marriage to Frédéric Thiébaud
On January 1, 2011, Shania Twain married Frédéric Thiébaud in Rincón, Puerto Rico.
March 27, 2011: Publication of Autobiography, From This Moment On
On March 27, 2011, Shania Twain's autobiography, "From This Moment On", was published.
May 8, 2011: Debut of "Why Not? with Shania Twain" on OWN
On May 8, 2011, Shania Twain's TV show, "Why Not? with Shania Twain", debuted on OWN.
2011: Return with Single, Autobiography and Miniseries
In 2011, Shania Twain released her first single in six years, "Today Is Your Day", published her autobiography, "From This Moment On", and chronicled her vocal rehabilitation on the OWN miniseries "Why Not? with Shania Twain."
2011: Expressed Displeasure With Debut Album
In her 2011 autobiography "From This Moment On", Shania Twain expressed displeasure with her debut studio album, revealing that she had very little creative control.
2014: End of Las Vegas Residency
In 2014, Shania Twain's exclusive concert residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, "Shania: Still the One", came to an end after running since 2012.
2015: Rock This Country Tour Launch
In 2015, Shania Twain launched the North American Rock This Country Tour, which was billed as her farewell tour.
2015: Maclean's Profile on Twain's Continued Success
In a 2015 profile on Shania Twain, Maclean's Sonya Bell theorized that Twain's early critics would be shocked by her continued success.
September 2017: Guest Star on Broad City
In September 2017, Shania Twain guest starred as herself on the Comedy Central series "Broad City", in an episode titled "Twaining Day".
October 23, 2017: Guest Judge and Performance on Dancing with the Stars
On October 23, 2017, Shania Twain appeared as a guest judge on "Dancing with the Stars" during the show's "Movie Night" and performed her song "Soldier".
2017: Release of "Now" album
In 2017, Shania Twain released her first studio album in 15 years, "Now", marking her return to the music scene.
January 2018: Competition on Drop the Mic
In January 2018, Shania Twain competed against singer Meghan Trainor in an episode of TBS's "Drop the Mic".
June 21, 2018: Guest of Honour on Lip Sync Battle
On June 21, 2018, Shania Twain was the guest of honour for a "Lip Sync Battle" episode on Paramount Network, which featured Derek Hough against Nicole Scherzinger and was dedicated to her and her music.
November 2018: Appearance on Real Country as Executive Producer and Co-Presenter
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: Guest Judge on Rupaul's Drag Race
In 2018, Shania Twain appeared as a guest judge on episode five of the 10th Season of Rupaul's Drag Race.
2018: Now Tour
In 2018, Shania Twain embarked on the Now Tour, promoting her album "Now".
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: Appearance in "Trading Paint"
In 2019, Shania Twain appeared in the film "Trading Paint", co-starring alongside John Travolta.
2019: Expressed Interest in Collaborating with Post Malone
In 2019, Shania Twain expressed interest in collaborating with Post Malone, claiming to have written a song for the two of them.
2019: Second Las Vegas Residency
In 2019, Shania Twain started her second Las Vegas residency, "Let's Go!" at the Zappos Theater.
2020: Role in "I Still Believe"
In 2020, Shania Twain played the role of the mother of singer Jeremy Camp in the biographical film "I Still Believe".
2023: Appearance on ITV's Starstruck and The Kardashians
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: Release of "Queen of Me" 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: Appearance in Netflix's "A Man in Full"
On May 2, 2024, Shania Twain appeared on the first episode of the Netflix series "A Man in Full", a six-episode limited television series adaptation of the novel.
2025: Judge on Canada's Got Talent
In 2025, Shania Twain became a judge on the fifth season of Canada's Got Talent.
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