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Shania Twain | Tunes + Guitar Lessons

Shania Twain fused country roots with pop ambition to become a global icon. Her chart-topping hits and bold image reshaped the genre forever!

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The Queen of Country-Pop: Shania Twain’s Journey to Global Stardom

Shania Twain’s music career began in 1993 with the release of her self-titled debut album, when she was in her late 20s. Produced by the head of the label she was signed to, along with a seasoned country songwriter, Shania had limited control over the project. The album was a commercial failure and, in time, she disowned it. Despite this, she remained with the label but made the crucial decision to change producers.

Enter Mutt Lange, the legendary producer behind AC/DC’s success, who would go on to become both her creative partner and her husband. Together, they crafted The Woman in Me (1995), which marked a dramatic turnaround for Shania. The album was a commercial success, selling millions of copies and propelling her into the spotlight. With hits like Any Man of Mine, which became her first #1 single, Shania had officially made her mark.

However, her greatest triumph came in 1997 with the release of Come On Over. The album became a cultural phenomenon, selling a staggering 40 million copies worldwide and making Shania one of the best-selling artists of all time. With classic hits like Man! I Feel Like a Woman, You’re Still the One, and That Don’t Impress Me Much, Shania cemented her place in pop and country history. The album’s success was remarkable, with 12 singles released from it, leaving just four tracks uncharted—a rare feat in the music industry.

Following this success, Shania released Up! in 2002. The album’s standout tracks, including I’m Gonna Getcha Good!, Forever and for Always, and Ka-Ching! (her biggest-selling single in Europe), continued her dominance on the charts. Up! also introduced a unique concept: three versions of the album—Red (pop), Green (country), and Blue (Indian-inspired). It was a bold move, but one that remained unique in its execution.

In 2004, Shania released Greatest Hits, which featured the single Party for Two, her 16th top-ten hit. However, this marked the end of an era. After the release of her Greatest Hits, Shania’s health took a turn when she was diagnosed with Lyme disease. This caused a significant break in her career, with no new albums released until 2011.

By then, Shania had gone through a divorce from Mutt Lange, and her commercial momentum had slowed. Despite this, she has remained an active figure in the music industry, continuing to release material, performing in a Las Vegas residency, and touring the world. With her vast catalogue of hits and a dedicated fan base, it’s safe to say that Shania is hardly struggling. She is still revered as the best-selling female country artist of all time.