Shania Twain, a Canadian singer-songwriter, is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 100 million records sold. Notably, she is the best-selling female artist in country music history. Dubbed the "Queen of Country Pop", Twain spearheaded the 1990s country-pop crossover, achieving widespread success and solidifying her place as a prominent figure in the music industry.
On August 28, 1965, Eilleen Regina Edwards, known professionally as Shania Twain, was born. She would later become a highly successful Canadian singer-songwriter.
In 1981, after briefly staying in a homeless shelter in Toronto with her mother and siblings, Sharon returned to Jerry with the children.
In June 1983, Shania Twain graduated from Timmins High School and was eager to expand her musical horizons.
In 1984, Shania Twain's talents were noticed by Toronto DJ Stan Campbell, who wrote about her in a Country Music News article. She was also featured on the backing vocals of the song "Heavy on the Sunshine" by Tim Denis.
On November 1, 1987, Shania Twain's mother and stepfather died in a car accident. She moved back to Timmins to take care of her younger siblings and supported them by performing at the Deerhurst Resort.
In 1991, Shania Twain was offered a recording contract in Nashville and applied for immigration status into the United States.
In 1992, shortly before the release of her debut album, Shania Twain sang backing vocals for other Mercury artists, including on Jeff Chance's album Walk Softly on the Bridges.
On April 20, 1993, Shania Twain's self-titled debut album was released in North America, marking her entry into audiences outside Canada. The album reached No. 67 on the US Country Albums Chart.
In June 1993, Shania Twain met Robert John "Mutt" Lange at Nashville's Fan Fair and became close, after having spoken on the phone for many months.
In June 1993, Shania Twain met rock producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange at Nashville's Fan Fair after he offered to produce and write songs with her. They had spoken on the phone prior to the meeting after he heard her original songs and singing from her debut album.
On December 28, 1993, Shania Twain married producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, solidifying their close relationship that developed within weeks of meeting.
In 1993, Shania Twain's self-titled debut studio album was released by Mercury Nashville Records, but it was a commercial failure upon release. In 1993, she also sang backing vocals for Jeff Chance's album Walk Softly on the Bridges and Sammy Kershaw's album Haunted Heart.
On February 7, 1995, Shania Twain released her second studio album, 'The Woman in Me', which she co-wrote with Mutt Lange. Of the twelve tracks on the album, eight were released as singles.
In 1995, Shania Twain rose to fame with her second studio album, 'The Woman in Me', after collaborating with producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange. The album achieved widespread success, selling over 20 million copies globally and featuring hit singles like "Any Man of Mine."
In 1995, some fans theorized that Shania Twain's breakthrough album The Woman in Me was snubbed at the Country Music Awards despite its widespread success.
In 1996, Newsweek defended Shania Twain from detractors who attributed her refusal to tour at the time to her inability to replicate her studio singing live, describing it as "a warm, languid alto sweetened with a wisp of bedroom allure".
In 1996, Shania Twain's song "No One Needs to Know" was selected for the original soundtrack of the film 'Twister'.
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 on the album were released as singles.
In 1997, Shania Twain's third studio album, 'Come On Over', was released. It became the best-selling studio album by a female solo artist, the best-selling country album, and one of the world's best-selling albums, selling over 40 million copies worldwide. The album produced twelve singles, including "You're Still the One" and "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!"
By 1998, Maclean's had named Shania Twain "the reigning queen of country music".
In 1998, 'Come On Over' was released in a remixed format for the European market, leading to a major breakthrough for Shania Twain in Europe. The album went to No. 1 on the UK album charts for 11 weeks and became the biggest selling album of the year in the UK.
In 1998, Shania Twain launched her first major concert tour, 'The Come On Over Tour', which was a success and won the "Country Tour of the Year" award.
In 1999, Billboard magazine declared Shania Twain the most played adult contemporary artist on US radio.
In 1999, Shania Twain won the "Country Tour of the Year" by Pollstar Concert Industry Awards for the Come On Over Tour.
In 1999, Shania Twain's self-titled debut album was certified platinum by the RIAA, denoting sales of over 1 million copies, due to the increased interest generated by her later success.
In 2000, Shania Twain was initially scheduled to release a Christmas album, but plans were cancelled later in the year.
On August 12, 2001, Shania Twain and Mutt Lange had a son, Eja (pronounced "Asia").
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. The album featured hit singles like "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!", "Ka-Ching!" and "Forever and for Always".
In 2003, Shania Twain hosted the Juno Awards, noticeably void of diva behaviour despite persistent rumours of outrageous antics and demands at the time.
As of 2004, 'Come on Over' has sold over 20 million copies in the United States, being certified Double Diamond by the RIAA.
In 2004, Shania Twain appeared as herself in the feature film I Heart Huckabees.
In 2004, Shania Twain released her 'Greatest Hits' album, which included the single "Party for Two". Following the release, Twain entered a hiatus due to being diagnosed with Lyme disease and dysphonia, which weakened her singing voice.
In January 2005, Shania Twain joined Scentstories by Febreze to create a limited edition scent disc with the proceeds going to Feeding America, formerly America's Second Harvest.
In September 2007, Shania Twain released her second fragrance called "Shania Starlight" in partnership with Coty.
As of 2007, 'The Woman in Me' album had sold more than 12 million copies in the United States, achieving Diamond certification by the RIAA.
On November 12, 2008, Shania Twain made her first television appearance since her split from Lange, where she appeared as a surprise presenter at the 42nd CMA Awards.
In 2009, Shania Twain served as a guest judge on American Idol for the show's August 30 and 31 episodes.
On January 1, 2010, Shania Twain carried the Olympic Torch through her hometown as part of the 2010 Winter Olympics torch relay.
In April 2010, Shania Twain announced plans for her own TV show, titled Why Not? with Shania Twain.
On June 9, 2010, Shania Twain's divorce from Robert John "Mutt" Lange was finalized.
On December 20, 2010, it was reported that Shania Twain was engaged to Swiss Nestlé executive Frédéric Thiébaud, Marie-Anne's former husband.
In 2010, Shania Twain created Shania Kids Can, a charity designed to address the needs of neglected children who are frequently overlooked by social assistance programs.
On January 1, 2011, Shania Twain married Frédéric Thiébaud in Rincón, Puerto Rico.
On March 27, 2011, Shania Twain's autobiography, From This Moment On, was published.
On May 8, 2011, Shania Twain's TV show, titled Why Not? with Shania Twain, debuted on OWN.
In 2011, Shania Twain released her first single in six years, "Today Is Your Day", and published her autobiography, 'From This Moment On', chronicling her vocal rehabilitation.
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 and was frustrated with being unable to showcase her songwriting abilities.
In 2014, Shania Twain's exclusive concert residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, titled 'Shania: Still the One', came to an end after a successful run.
In 2015, Maclean's Sonya Bell theorized that Shania Twain's early critics would be shocked by her continued success.
In 2015, Shania Twain launched the North American 'Rock This Country Tour', which was billed as her farewell tour.
In September 2017, Shania Twain guest starred as herself on the Comedy Central series Broad City, in an episode titled "Twaining Day".
On October 23, 2017, Shania Twain appeared as a guest judge in the 25th season of Dancing with the Stars during the show's "Movie Night" and performed her song "Soldier".
In 2017, Shania Twain released her first studio album in 15 years, titled 'Now'.
In January 2018, Shania Twain competed against singer Meghan Trainor in an episode of TBS's Drop the Mic.
On June 21, 2018, Shania Twain was guest of honour for a Lip Sync Battle episode on Paramount Network pitting Derek Hough against Nicole Scherzinger that was dedicated to her and her music.
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.
In 2018, Shania Twain appeared as a guest judge on episode five of the 10th Season of Rupaul's Drag Race.
In 2018, Shania Twain embarked on the 'Now Tour' following the release of her album 'Now'.
In 2018, Shania Twain underwent laryngoplasty to have Gore-Tex stabilizers implanted in her throat to reduce the workload on her vocal muscles.
In 2019, Shania Twain appeared in the film Trading Paint, co-starring alongside John Travolta.
In 2019, Shania Twain began her second Las Vegas residency, titled 'Let's Go!', at the Zappos Theater.
In 2019, Shania Twain expressed interest in collaborating with Post Malone, claiming to have written a song for the two of them.
In 2020, Shania Twain played the role of the mother of singer Jeremy Camp in the biographical film I Still Believe.
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.
In 2023, Shania Twain released her sixth studio album, 'Queen of Me', and embarked on the 'Queen of Me Tour'.
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 with Regina King as director and executive producer and David E. Kelley as showrunner.
In 2025, Shania Twain will become a judge on the fifth season of Canada's Got Talent.
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