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 holds the distinction of being the best-selling female artist in country music history and is often referred to as the "Queen of Country Pop." Twain is recognized for her pivotal role in leading the 1990s country-pop crossover movement, significantly impacting the landscape of popular music.
1995: Release of "The Woman in Me" Album
In 1995, Shania Twain released her second studio album, "The Woman in Me", in collaboration with Robert John "Mutt" Lange, achieving widespread success and selling over 20 million copies worldwide.
1995: The Woman in Me CMAs Snub
In 1995, Shania Twain's breakthrough album The Woman in Me was snubbed at the Country Music Awards, despite its widespread success, which some fans theorize was due to critics dismissing her music as not being country enough.
1997: Release of "Come On Over" Album
In 1997, Shania Twain released her follow-up album, "Come On Over", establishing herself as a successful crossover singer.
1997: "Come On Over" Album Release
In 1997, Shania Twain released her third studio album, "Come On Over", which became the best-selling studio album by a female solo artist and one of the world's best-selling albums.
1998: Queen of Country Music
By 1998 Maclean's had named Shania Twain "the reigning queen of country music".
1998: European Breakthrough with "Come On Over"
In 1998, Shania Twain's "Come On Over" album was released in a remixed format for the European market, giving her a big breakthrough in Europe.
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's Come On Over Tour won the "Country Tour of the Year" award by Pollstar Concert Industry Awards.
1999: Debut Album Certified Platinum
In 1999, Shania Twain's debut album was certified platinum by the RIAA.
2002: "Up!" Album Release
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.
2003: Juno Awards Hosting
In 2003, Shania Twain hosted the Juno Awards, where she was described as an international icon and Canada's sweetheart, despite rumors of diva behavior at the time.
2004: "Come on Over" Certified Double Diamond
As of 2004, Come on Over had sold over 20 million copies in the United States, being certified Double Diamond by the RIAA.
2007: "The Woman in Me" Certified Diamond
As of 2007, "The Woman in Me" had sold more than 12 million copies in the United States and was certified Diamond by the RIAA.
January 2008: Up! Album Certified Diamond
By January 2008, Shania Twain's album Up! was certified 11x platinum (Diamond) by the RIAA, having sold 5.5 million copies in the US, making her the only female artist in history to have three consecutive albums reach Diamond certification.
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.
March 2024: Shania Twain Barbie Doll
In March 2024, Shania Twain had her likeness turned into a Barbie doll, commemorating International Women's Day.
