Shania Twain's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Shania Twain.

Shania Twain is a highly successful Canadian singer and songwriter, renowned as one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Having sold over 100 million records, she holds the distinction of being the best-selling female artist in country music history. Often dubbed the "Queen of Country Pop," Twain spearheaded the country-pop crossover movement of the 1990s, according to Billboard.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1995: Release of 'The Woman in Me'

In 1995, Shania Twain rose to fame with her second studio album, 'The Woman in Me'. This album, produced in collaboration with Robert John "Mutt" Lange, achieved widespread success, selling over 20 million copies worldwide and earning her a Grammy Award.

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 with twelve of its sixteen tracks released as singles.

1998: Named 'Queen of Country Music' by Maclean's

By 1998 Maclean's had named Shania Twain "the reigning queen of country music".

1998: European Release of Remixed 'Come On Over'

In 1998, the album 'Come On Over' was released in a remixed format for the European market as a pop album, giving Shania Twain a 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: Certification of Debut Album

In 1999, Shania Twain's debut album was certified platinum by the RIAA, denoting sales of over 1 million copies.

2003: Hosting the Juno Awards

In 2003, Shania Twain hosted the Juno Awards, and was described by Brad Wheeler of The Globe and Mail as "an international icon and Canada's sweetheart", despite rumours of diva behavior.

2004: 'Come on Over' Certified Double Diamond

As of 2004, 'Come on Over' had sold over 20 million copies in the United States and was certified Double Diamond by the RIAA.

2007: 'The Woman in Me' Certified Diamond

As of 2007, 'The Woman in Me' had sold over 12 million copies in the United States and was certified Diamond by the RIAA.

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 21, 2018: Lip Sync Battle Tribute 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 that was dedicated to her and her music.

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