History of Shania Twain in Timeline
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.
1984: Recognition by 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. She was featured on backing vocals of the song "Heavy on the Sunshine".
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.
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, and 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 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 at Fan Fair
In June 1993, Shania Twain and Robert John "Mutt" Lange met at Nashville's Fan Fair and became close, after having spoken on the phone for many months.
December 28, 1993: Wedding to Mutt Lange
On December 28, 1993, Shania Twain married Robert John "Mutt" Lange.
1993: Debut Album Release
In 1993, Shania Twain's self-titled debut studio album was released but it was a commercial failure. Later, the album would be certified platinum due to her future success.
February 7, 1995: Release of 'The Woman in Me' album
On February 7, 1995, Shania Twain released 'The Woman in Me' album.
1995: The Woman in Me Snubbed at Country Music Awards
Despite its widespread success, Shania Twain's breakthrough album, The Woman in Me, was theorized to have been snubbed at the 1995 Country Music Awards due to criticisms that her music was not country enough.
1995: Release of 'The Woman in Me'
In 1995, Shania Twain released her second studio album, 'The Woman in Me', which brought her widespread success, selling over 20 million copies worldwide, and earning her a Grammy Award.
1996: Newsweek Defends Shania Twain
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.
1996: "No One Needs to Know" in Twister
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 her as a successful crossover singer.
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: VH1 Divas Concert Appearance
In 1998, Shania Twain appeared in the first edition of the VH1 Divas concert, singing alongside Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Carole King, and Aretha Franklin.
1998: Come On Over Tour Launch
In 1998, Shania Twain launched her first major concert tour, the Come On Over Tour, which was a success.
1998: European Release of 'Come On Over' (Pop Remix)
In 1998, the 'Come On Over' album was released in a remixed format for the European market as a pop album, which gave her the big breakthrough in Europe. The album went to No. 1 on the UK album charts for 11 weeks.
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
In 1999, Shania Twain's Come On Over Tour shows won the "Country Tour of the Year" by Pollstar Concert Industry Awards.
1999: Platinum Certification
In 1999, Shania Twain's debut album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
1999: VH1's Behind the Music
In 1999, VH1 aired a heavily promoted episode of Behind the Music focused on Shania Twain, highlighting tragic aspects of her early life and her physical attractiveness.
2000: Cancelled Christmas Album
In 2000, Shania Twain was initially scheduled to release a Christmas album, but the plans were later cancelled.
August 12, 2001: Birth of Son Eja
On August 12, 2001, Shania Twain and Mutt Lange had a son, Eja (pronounced "Asia").
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".
2003: Hosting the Juno Awards
Shania Twain hosted the 2003 Juno Awards, demonstrating professionalism and contradicting rumours of diva behavior.
2004: Double Diamond Certification of Come On Over
As of 2004, the album '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: Greatest Hits Release and Hiatus
In 2004, Shania Twain released her 'Greatest Hits' album and subsequently entered a hiatus due to being diagnosed with Lyme disease and dysphonia.
January 2005: Partnership with Febreze 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, "Shania Starlight", in partnership with Coty.
2007: Diamond Certification of 'The Woman in Me'
As of 2007, 'The Woman in Me' had sold more than 12 million copies in the United States, being certified Diamond by the RIAA.
November 12, 2008: CMA Awards Presentation
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: Guest Judge on American Idol
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: Announcement of '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: 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.
May 8, 2011: Debut of 'Why Not? with Shania Twain'
On May 8, 2011, Shania Twain's TV show 'Why Not? with Shania Twain' debuted on OWN.
2011: Displeasure with Debut Album
In 2011, Shania Twain expressed displeasure with her debut studio album in her autobiography 'From This Moment On', revealing that she had very little creative control.
2011: Return with 'Today Is Your Day' and Autobiography
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.
2014: End of Las Vegas Residency
In 2014, Shania Twain's exclusive concert residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, titled 'Shania: Still the One', came to an end.
2015: Rock This Country Tour
In 2015, Shania Twain launched the North American Rock This Country Tour, which was billed as her farewell tour.
2015: Profile on Twain in Maclean's
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 on Dancing with the Stars
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: Release of 'Now'
In 2017, Shania Twain released her first studio album in 15 years, titled 'Now'.
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: Lip Sync Battle 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 dedicated to her and her music.
November 2018: Appearance on Real Country
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' in support of her album.
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: 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.
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 Starstruck and The Kardashians
In 2023, Shania Twain appeared on the panel for the second series of ITV's Starstruck and also 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 on 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.
October 3, 2024: Guest Star in 'Doctor Odyssey'
On October 3, 2024, Shania Twain guest starred in an episode of the ABC medical drama, 'Doctor Odyssey'.
November 8, 2024: Appearance in Andrea Bocelli: 30 The Celebration Concert Film
On November 8, 2024, Shania Twain appeared in 'Andrea Bocelli: 30 The Celebration Concert Film', which released in theaters.
December 6, 2024: Guest Star in 'A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter'
On December 6, 2024, Shania Twain guest starred in 'A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter' as part of the Netflix special, playing Mrs. Claus in a skit and performing 'Santa Baby' with Sabrina Carpenter.
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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