Shania Twain's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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".

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.

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.

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January 1, 2011: Marriage to Frédéric Thiébaud

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

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."