Shania Twain is opening up about the childhood hardships that moulded her into today’s beloved powerhouse performer.
In a recent interview on “The Louis Theroux Podcast”, the Canadian country-music sensation, who has sold over 100 million records, revealed that she began working as a bar singer at eight years old to support her family, making her a taxpayer at 11 years old.
“I didn’t start making money in bars until I was 11. Officially, so when I was 11, I was a taxpayer. I was earning money under contract in the bars,” she revealed to the British journalist.
Read More: Canadian Country Singer Robyn Ottolini Is ‘Freaking Out’ About Being The Opening Act For Shania Twain: ‘I Am So Excited’
Overcoming crippling stage fright and the intimidating atmosphere of strip clubs, where she sang to drunk men, Twain’s early years instilled anxiety about performing in her.
“I think if I’m...
In a recent interview on “The Louis Theroux Podcast”, the Canadian country-music sensation, who has sold over 100 million records, revealed that she began working as a bar singer at eight years old to support her family, making her a taxpayer at 11 years old.
“I didn’t start making money in bars until I was 11. Officially, so when I was 11, I was a taxpayer. I was earning money under contract in the bars,” she revealed to the British journalist.
Read More: Canadian Country Singer Robyn Ottolini Is ‘Freaking Out’ About Being The Opening Act For Shania Twain: ‘I Am So Excited’
Overcoming crippling stage fright and the intimidating atmosphere of strip clubs, where she sang to drunk men, Twain’s early years instilled anxiety about performing in her.
“I think if I’m...
- 6/6/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Robyn Ottolini can’t wait to be the opening act for fellow “Ontario girl”, Shania Twain.
Ottolini is performing multiple Canadian shows when Twain heads to her home country in June, and she recently chatted to Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante to share her excitement.
The country singer, who is from Uxbridge, gushed, “This is my first stadium show… I am freaking out.
“I am so excited. Yeah. I mean, the first stadium tour that I’m going on is opening up for Shania Twain. Who says that? Not me. Well, now I am.
“I do now. That’s crazy to me, but I’m excited. Another Ontario girl,” she added.
Read More: Orville Peck Opens Up About Working With ‘Gay Icon’ Shania Twain: ‘She’s Meant So Much To Me’
Ottolini went on to gush about her parents’ reaction to her success, telling Bustamante: “Man oh man, my parents are very chill.
Ottolini is performing multiple Canadian shows when Twain heads to her home country in June, and she recently chatted to Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante to share her excitement.
The country singer, who is from Uxbridge, gushed, “This is my first stadium show… I am freaking out.
“I am so excited. Yeah. I mean, the first stadium tour that I’m going on is opening up for Shania Twain. Who says that? Not me. Well, now I am.
“I do now. That’s crazy to me, but I’m excited. Another Ontario girl,” she added.
Read More: Orville Peck Opens Up About Working With ‘Gay Icon’ Shania Twain: ‘She’s Meant So Much To Me’
Ottolini went on to gush about her parents’ reaction to her success, telling Bustamante: “Man oh man, my parents are very chill.
- 5/30/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
New Music Friday – April 28th, 2023
Jack Harlow – “They Don’t Love It”, plus Jackman (Album)
Bebe Rehax – “Seasons ft. Dolly Parton”, plus Bebe (Album)
The National and Taylor Swift – “The Alcott”
Niall Horan – “Meltdown”
Kesha – “Eat The Acid”
Shania Twain – “Bone Dry”
Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, Illenium – “Eyes Wide Shut”
Jason Derulo – “Glad You Came”
Miguel – “Give It To Me”
Other noteworthy artists with releases this week include Tim McGraw – “Standing Room Only”, Robyn Ottolini – “Match For My Memory”, Cooper Phillip and Durand Bernarr – “The Answers”, Valley – “Break For You”, Rico Nasty – “Turn It Up”, Alana Springsteen – “twenty something”, Laur Elle – “Buring Out”, Joseph – “Fireworks”, VeeAlwaysHere and Ted Park – “I don’t dance”, Freya Ridings – “I Feel Love” plus...
New Music Friday – April 28th, 2023
Jack Harlow – “They Don’t Love It”, plus Jackman (Album)
Bebe Rehax – “Seasons ft. Dolly Parton”, plus Bebe (Album)
The National and Taylor Swift – “The Alcott”
Niall Horan – “Meltdown”
Kesha – “Eat The Acid”
Shania Twain – “Bone Dry”
Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, Illenium – “Eyes Wide Shut”
Jason Derulo – “Glad You Came”
Miguel – “Give It To Me”
Other noteworthy artists with releases this week include Tim McGraw – “Standing Room Only”, Robyn Ottolini – “Match For My Memory”, Cooper Phillip and Durand Bernarr – “The Answers”, Valley – “Break For You”, Rico Nasty – “Turn It Up”, Alana Springsteen – “twenty something”, Laur Elle – “Buring Out”, Joseph – “Fireworks”, VeeAlwaysHere and Ted Park – “I don’t dance”, Freya Ridings – “I Feel Love” plus...
- 4/28/2023
- by Mikael Melo
- ET Canada
Shania Twain wants country music to be even more inclusive.
On Sunday night, the Canadian music icon got onstage at the 2023 CMT Music Awards to accept the Equal Play Award, recognizing advocates for diversity in the industry.
Read More: Shania Twain’s Name Has Been Branded Across A High-Tech Swiss Train: ‘Shania Train’
Megan Thee Stallion presented the prize to Twain, praising her for the ways she “shattered ceilings and redefined… country music and beyond.”
The rapper told the crowd, “I just met her and that’s my new bestie. She’s been an outspoken ally against every hate of all kind… gender gaps, ageism, impacting inequalities against the LGBTQ+ community and more. She’s an inspiration to me and millions of others.”
Icon. Legend. 2023 CMT Equal Play Honoree, @ShaniaTwain.
We are so honored to celebrate her tonight at the #CMTAwards! pic.twitter.com/NOCf3LkHSc
— CMT (@CMT) April 3, 2023
Twain...
On Sunday night, the Canadian music icon got onstage at the 2023 CMT Music Awards to accept the Equal Play Award, recognizing advocates for diversity in the industry.
Read More: Shania Twain’s Name Has Been Branded Across A High-Tech Swiss Train: ‘Shania Train’
Megan Thee Stallion presented the prize to Twain, praising her for the ways she “shattered ceilings and redefined… country music and beyond.”
The rapper told the crowd, “I just met her and that’s my new bestie. She’s been an outspoken ally against every hate of all kind… gender gaps, ageism, impacting inequalities against the LGBTQ+ community and more. She’s an inspiration to me and millions of others.”
Icon. Legend. 2023 CMT Equal Play Honoree, @ShaniaTwain.
We are so honored to celebrate her tonight at the #CMTAwards! pic.twitter.com/NOCf3LkHSc
— CMT (@CMT) April 3, 2023
Twain...
- 4/3/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Today, five-time Grammy® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in country music history Shania Twain proudly presents her eagerly awaited new album, Queen of Me. Fans can also shop https://officialstore.shaniatwain.com/ for signed LPs, CDs, box sets, exclusive picture discs, cassettes, and more. Run, Don’T Walk!
Building anticipation for the Shania-ssance, the Queen herself heralded the record with a series of fan-favorite bops, including “Waking Up Dreaming,” “Last Day of Summer,” and “Giddy Up!” Each track incited widespread acclaim from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Entertainment Tonight, Variety, People, Consequence, NME, Music Week, and so many more.
Queen of Me has All the makings of another Shania classic. It’s confident. It’s catchy. It’s compelling from beginning to end all powered by the kind of anthems that transformed her into a multi-generational icon. The record is a limitless expression of pop that allows it to sit...
Building anticipation for the Shania-ssance, the Queen herself heralded the record with a series of fan-favorite bops, including “Waking Up Dreaming,” “Last Day of Summer,” and “Giddy Up!” Each track incited widespread acclaim from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Entertainment Tonight, Variety, People, Consequence, NME, Music Week, and so many more.
Queen of Me has All the makings of another Shania classic. It’s confident. It’s catchy. It’s compelling from beginning to end all powered by the kind of anthems that transformed her into a multi-generational icon. The record is a limitless expression of pop that allows it to sit...
- 2/6/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Grammy Award-winning country music artiste Shania Twain released her new album, “Queen of Me” on Friday. The record is a limitless expression of pop that allows it to sit comfortably next to her many chart successors, enshrining it as an upbeat, playful, and joyous album.
The album is sonically inspired by ’70s and ’80s funk and rock – just like the sounds she grew up with and considered her heroes. It’s a departure from the past and a strident step into an ever-improving future.
The album consists of 12 new tracks. In the stand-out friendship anthem “Best Friend’, Shania affectionately gushes over her closest confidant as she emphasises “you always take the blame and you know I’d do the same for you. No matter what, yeah I got you, and I know that you got me.”
The LP represents a deep and dynamic creative statement from this iconic voice – from the energetic opener “Giddy Up!
The album is sonically inspired by ’70s and ’80s funk and rock – just like the sounds she grew up with and considered her heroes. It’s a departure from the past and a strident step into an ever-improving future.
The album consists of 12 new tracks. In the stand-out friendship anthem “Best Friend’, Shania affectionately gushes over her closest confidant as she emphasises “you always take the blame and you know I’d do the same for you. No matter what, yeah I got you, and I know that you got me.”
The LP represents a deep and dynamic creative statement from this iconic voice – from the energetic opener “Giddy Up!
- 2/3/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
January 5th, 2023 (Toronto) – Strutting into 2023, five-time Grammy® Award-winning legend and the best-selling female artist in country music history Shania Twain shares a brand-new single entitled “Giddy Up!” today.
The track sets the stage for her eagerly awaited new album, Queen of Me, arriving on February 3, 2023. It notably stands out as her sixth original full-length offering, first record since 2017, and official debut for her new label partner Republic Nashville, a division of Republic Records.
Kickstarting the record, “Giddy Up!” rides out of the gate with a fiery, flirty, and fun chorus tailormade for singing and dancing along. As always, it showcases her show-stopping range and undeniable charisma.
Giddy Up! Artwork | Photo credit: Louie Banks
Shania says, the saying “Let’s Go Girls!” is such a wonderfully uplifting sentiment now, but it’s just something I said during the recording in the studio and I guess that’s the same for Giddy Up!
The track sets the stage for her eagerly awaited new album, Queen of Me, arriving on February 3, 2023. It notably stands out as her sixth original full-length offering, first record since 2017, and official debut for her new label partner Republic Nashville, a division of Republic Records.
Kickstarting the record, “Giddy Up!” rides out of the gate with a fiery, flirty, and fun chorus tailormade for singing and dancing along. As always, it showcases her show-stopping range and undeniable charisma.
Giddy Up! Artwork | Photo credit: Louie Banks
Shania says, the saying “Let’s Go Girls!” is such a wonderfully uplifting sentiment now, but it’s just something I said during the recording in the studio and I guess that’s the same for Giddy Up!
- 1/5/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Shania Twain is kicking off 2023 with a new single, and it impresses us much.
The Canadian country icon has just released the track “Giddy Up!” off of her highly anticipated new album Queen of Me, out next month.
The tune is an uptempo pop-country romp with an infectious chorus that finds Twain coining yet another unforgettable phrase. Check out the music video above, which sees Shania get down and dirty as a mechanic.
Read More: Shania Twain Feels ‘Bigger’ Than She Ever Has Ahead Of Her New Album: ‘It’s Like A Renaissance Period’
“The saying “’Let’s Go Girls!’ is such a wonderfully uplifting sentiment now, but it’s just something I said during the recording in the studio and I guess that’s the same for ‘Giddy Up!'” Twain says in a statement. “These lines come to me when I’m thinking about how to put a little ‘pep in my step.
The Canadian country icon has just released the track “Giddy Up!” off of her highly anticipated new album Queen of Me, out next month.
The tune is an uptempo pop-country romp with an infectious chorus that finds Twain coining yet another unforgettable phrase. Check out the music video above, which sees Shania get down and dirty as a mechanic.
Read More: Shania Twain Feels ‘Bigger’ Than She Ever Has Ahead Of Her New Album: ‘It’s Like A Renaissance Period’
“The saying “’Let’s Go Girls!’ is such a wonderfully uplifting sentiment now, but it’s just something I said during the recording in the studio and I guess that’s the same for ‘Giddy Up!'” Twain says in a statement. “These lines come to me when I’m thinking about how to put a little ‘pep in my step.
- 1/5/2023
- by Alex Nino Gheciu
- ET Canada
It’s good news for Shania Twain fans.
The Canadian singer just announced she’ll be releasing her brand new album, Queen of Me, on February 3, 2023 — marking her first record since 2017.
To celebrate the release, Twain has confirmed she will also embark on a global 49-date “Queen of Me Tour”.
Credit: Louie Banks
Read More: Shania Twain Addresses Going Topless For Her New Song, Teases ‘Danceable’ Album And Future Projects
Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Breland, Robyn Ottolini, Priscilla Block, and Mickey Guyton will be joining the country crooner on select dates throughout the tour.
Right now, I'm feeling very comfortable in my own skin – and this album reflects that musically. Life is short and I want to be uplifted, colorful, unapologetic and empowered.
— Shania Twain (@ShaniaTwain) October 28, 2022
I want to celebrate this new chapter with you all on my tour! Vegas has been a dream, but I’m...
The Canadian singer just announced she’ll be releasing her brand new album, Queen of Me, on February 3, 2023 — marking her first record since 2017.
To celebrate the release, Twain has confirmed she will also embark on a global 49-date “Queen of Me Tour”.
Credit: Louie Banks
Read More: Shania Twain Addresses Going Topless For Her New Song, Teases ‘Danceable’ Album And Future Projects
Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Breland, Robyn Ottolini, Priscilla Block, and Mickey Guyton will be joining the country crooner on select dates throughout the tour.
Right now, I'm feeling very comfortable in my own skin – and this album reflects that musically. Life is short and I want to be uplifted, colorful, unapologetic and empowered.
— Shania Twain (@ShaniaTwain) October 28, 2022
I want to celebrate this new chapter with you all on my tour! Vegas has been a dream, but I’m...
- 10/28/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Shania Twain will release her sixth studio album Queen of Me on Feb. 3, her first full-length record in nearly six years. Alongside her Republic Nashville debut, the country icon will embark on a global arena tour spanning 49 dates, including stops at Nashville’s Geodis Park on June 7 and at New York’s Madison Square Garden on July 11.
“This new record is fun and celebrative, really on the other side of Now,” Twain told Rina Sawayama in a recent Rolling Stone Musicians on Musicians interview. “I’m happy in my own skin.
“This new record is fun and celebrative, really on the other side of Now,” Twain told Rina Sawayama in a recent Rolling Stone Musicians on Musicians interview. “I’m happy in my own skin.
- 10/28/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Shania Twain’s “Not Just a Girl,” a new, career-spanning documentary produced by Mercury Studios and directed by Joss Crowley, will be available Tuesday, July 26 on Netflix.
According to the announcement, the doc “takes viewers from her humble beginnings in Timmins, Ontario, where she was raised poor and inspired by the story of Dolly Parton, through her initial record label signing in Nashville, and onto her career-defining moment meeting her future husband and rock producer Mutt Lange ahead of writing, recording and releasing her breakthrough album ‘The Woman in Me.’” It features studio session footage from throughout her career and brand new interviews with Twain at home, and discussing her forthcoming sixth album.
Among the guest voices in Not Just A Girl are Lionel Richie, Diplo, Avril Lavigne, and Orville Peck. “She was a trailblazer,” says Lionel Richie. “She reached through the stereo and made me feel safe when I was a young kid,...
According to the announcement, the doc “takes viewers from her humble beginnings in Timmins, Ontario, where she was raised poor and inspired by the story of Dolly Parton, through her initial record label signing in Nashville, and onto her career-defining moment meeting her future husband and rock producer Mutt Lange ahead of writing, recording and releasing her breakthrough album ‘The Woman in Me.’” It features studio session footage from throughout her career and brand new interviews with Twain at home, and discussing her forthcoming sixth album.
Among the guest voices in Not Just A Girl are Lionel Richie, Diplo, Avril Lavigne, and Orville Peck. “She was a trailblazer,” says Lionel Richie. “She reached through the stereo and made me feel safe when I was a young kid,...
- 7/20/2022
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
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“Taking the risks to do things your way can be scary. You gotta be brave.”
So says Shania Twain in a voiceover to open the trailer for her new Netflix documentary Not Just a Girl as a yellow convertible cruises down a road against the backdrop of snow-dusted mountains, presumably in Switzerland where the music superstar has lived for years. The career-spanning doc hits the streamer July 26 and features the Grammy winner opening up about her life and career.
“She was the first person to break that door open and go across the music genres,” says Lionel Richie in the doc. “She was that trailblazer.” In addition to interviews with Twain and Richie, the trailer features such faces as Diplo, Orville Peck, Kelsey Ballerini, Bo Derek and more. In one flash of a scene, Twain is seen speaking to Taylor Swift on FaceTime.
“Taking the risks to do things your way can be scary. You gotta be brave.”
So says Shania Twain in a voiceover to open the trailer for her new Netflix documentary Not Just a Girl as a yellow convertible cruises down a road against the backdrop of snow-dusted mountains, presumably in Switzerland where the music superstar has lived for years. The career-spanning doc hits the streamer July 26 and features the Grammy winner opening up about her life and career.
“She was the first person to break that door open and go across the music genres,” says Lionel Richie in the doc. “She was that trailblazer.” In addition to interviews with Twain and Richie, the trailer features such faces as Diplo, Orville Peck, Kelsey Ballerini, Bo Derek and more. In one flash of a scene, Twain is seen speaking to Taylor Swift on FaceTime.
- 7/20/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Matthew Morgan has joined the agency as Co-Head of its Nashville office, working alongside Co-Head Jeffrey Hasson. Rock agent Buster Phillips has also joined UTA’s Music City headquarters.
Morgan has worked with a wide variety of influential contemporary and country artists including Grammy Award winners Lizzo and Zac Brown Band, as well as Anderson East, Breland, Cam, Dean Lewis, Gayle, Jessie James Decker, Jp Saxe, Keane, Kidd G, Michael Franti, Nightly, Noga Erez, Phillip Phillips, Rival Sons, Robyn Ottolini, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and The Revivalists, among others. He played an instrumental role in Lizzo’s career by introducing her to her producer and label, creating a touring strategy that took her from clubs to arenas, and brokering deals across film, TV, publishing, endorsements and more. Morgan previously spent 13 years at CAA and two years at CMT. He is a member of the CMA, ACM, and Recording Academy Nashville Chapter.
Morgan has worked with a wide variety of influential contemporary and country artists including Grammy Award winners Lizzo and Zac Brown Band, as well as Anderson East, Breland, Cam, Dean Lewis, Gayle, Jessie James Decker, Jp Saxe, Keane, Kidd G, Michael Franti, Nightly, Noga Erez, Phillip Phillips, Rival Sons, Robyn Ottolini, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and The Revivalists, among others. He played an instrumental role in Lizzo’s career by introducing her to her producer and label, creating a touring strategy that took her from clubs to arenas, and brokering deals across film, TV, publishing, endorsements and more. Morgan previously spent 13 years at CAA and two years at CMT. He is a member of the CMA, ACM, and Recording Academy Nashville Chapter.
- 12/3/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
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