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Shania Twain is a world-renowned Canadian singer and songwriter.

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She is widely recognized as the "Queen of Country Pop." This title reflects her ability to blend country music with pop music styles. Twain has sold over 100 million records throughout her career. This achievement makes her one of the best-selling music artists in history. She is also the best-selling female artist in the history of country music. Her music has reached millions of listeners across the globe.

Twain's musical journey began in Timmins, Ontario.

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She was born Eilleen Regina Edwards on August 28, 1965. Her early life was marked by significant financial and personal struggles. Her family often faced food shortages and lived with very little money. To help support her family, she began performing in bars at age eight. She often sang late at night, sometimes between midnight and 1 a.m. These early performances served as a practical school for her performing arts. She has noted that while the environments were difficult, the music helped her survive.

Her path to professional success involved several distinct stages. Her self-titled debut album was released in 1993 through Mercury Nashville Records. However, this first album was a commercial failure at the time. A major turning point occurred when she began collaborating with producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange. This partnership changed the direction of her career. They worked together to create a sound that appealed to both country and pop audiences. This collaboration led to her massive rise to international fame.

Twain's mid-1990s albums represent the height of her commercial impact. Her second album, *The Woman in Me*, was released in 1995. It sold over 20 million copies worldwide and included the single "Any Man of Mine." This album earned her a Grammy Award. Her third album, *Come On Over*, was released in 1997 and became a global phenomenon.

Shania Twain - Come on Over Tour - Boston
Shania Twain - Come on Over Tour - Boston

It sold more than 40 million copies. This record is the best-selling studio album by a female solo artist. It is also the best-selling country album and the best-selling album by a Canadian artist. The album produced twelve singles, including "You're Still the One" and "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!"

Her career also faced serious challenges due to health issues. In 2004, after releasing a *Greatest Hits* album, Twain entered a hiatus. She later revealed she had been diagnosed with Lyme disease. She also suffered from dysphonia, a condition that caused a severely weakened singing voice.

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She documented her journey of vocal rehabilitation in the OWN miniseries *Why Not? with Shania Twain*. Despite these difficulties, she eventually returned to performing. She held an exclusive concert residency in Las Vegas called *Shania: Still the One*. She has continued to release new music, including the album *Now* in 2017 and *Queen of Me* in 2023.

Twain has received numerous prestigious honors for her contributions to music. She has won five Grammy Awards and two World Music Awards.

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ShaniaTwainJunoAwardsMar2011

She has also received 39 BMI Songwriter Awards. Her name is honored on Canada's Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Additionally, she has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. These honors recognize her skill as both a performer and a songwriter.

Her commercial statistics are among the highest in the music industry. According to the RIAA, she is the only female artist to have three consecutive albums receive diamond certifications. A diamond certification denotes extremely high sales. She is ranked as the seventh best-selling female artist in the United States.

Furthermore, Billboard Boxscore identifies her as the highest-grossing female country touring artist. Her concert tours have generated a gross of $421.1 million. These figures highlight her enduring influence on the global music landscape.

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