Shania TwainShania TwainShania Twain (born August 28, 1965) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Born Eileen Regina Edwards in Windsor, Ontario to Sharon and Clarence Edwards, she grew up as Eileen Twain in Timmins, Ontario after her parents separated when she was two and her mother married Jerry Twain. In 1991, when she signed her first recording contract with Mercury Nashville Records, she changed her name to Shania which is an Ojibwa language word meaning "I'm on my way". The city of Timmins later renamed a street for her and built the "Shania Twain Museum". At the age of 13, Eileen Twain was invited to perform on CBC television's Tommy Hunter Show. During high school in Timmins, she was the vocalist for a local band which covered Top 40 music. When her mother and adoptive father died in a car crash in 1987, Eileen took her two younger brothers and sister to Huntsville, Ontario where she supported the family by performing at a local resort. In 1991, after an entertainment lawyer from Nashville heard her act, she was invited to record a demo tape. Initially known as a country music artist, after her musical collaboration with (and subsequent marriage to) rock producer Robert "Mutt" Lange, her music veered towards pop, with huge commercial success following. Her album "The Woman In Me" caught fire due to singles like "Any Man Of Mine" and "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" It eventually topped the Country charts for months and became a massive crossover on the mainstream charts, peaking at #5 and topping out at 12 million sold. In 1997, Shania released her follow-up album, "Come On Over." Selling 172,000 out of the gate and peaking at #2, the album was seen by many at first as a disappointment, given the massive success of her last effort. But slowly, the album started racking up sales. It never hit the top spot, but with the single "You're Still The One," sales skyrocketed. Songs like "Don't Be Stupid," "Man! I Feel Like A Woman," "That Don't Impress Me Much," and "From This Moment On" joined the 11 songs that eventually saw release as singles. Over the next two years, the album stayed on the charts, spinning off hit after hit. Shania toured the globe in support of the album. When the dust finally settled, Come On Over had sold 20 million copies in America and 39 million worldwide, making it the biggest album by a female artist in history. Many newer fans were totally unaware of her country music roots, particularly as singles released outside the United States and Canada featured remixed versions de-emphasising country-style instrumentation. After having a child in 2001, Shania went back into the studio to record the follow-up to her blockbuster album "Come On Over." "Up!" was released in November of 2002, making it 5 years since the world had new material from her. Naturally, she toured again to support it. A double-album, it featured 19 songs in pop mixes and the same 19 songs in country mixes. Internationally the country mixes were replaced by world mixes. "Up!" debuted at #1 to good reviews, selling 874,000 in the first week alone. It charted at the top for 5 weeks. Despite hit singles like "Gonna Getcha Good," "Up!" and "Forever And For Always," "Up!" didn't have the staying power of "Come On Over." It sold 5 million in America, roughly down 75% from it's predecessor. Since it was a double album, it has been certified 10x Platinum. In 2004, Shania decided to release a greatest hits album. It got overwhelmingly positive reviews across the board and quickly sold 2 million copies in the US in just a month and a half. To be continued.... DiscographyAlbums
Total US Sales 44 million Worldwide 81 million DVDs
Hit singles
AwardsShania Twain has won numerous awards, including "Best Country Album", "Top Country Artist of the Year", and "Best Songwriter" This page about Shania Twain includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Shania Twain News stories about Shania Twain External links for Shania Twain Videos for Shania Twain Wikis about Shania Twain Discussion Groups about Shania Twain Blogs about Shania Twain Images of Shania Twain |
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Shania Twain has won numerous awards, including "Best Country Album", "Top Country Artist of the Year", and "Best Songwriter". The second part was released in September 2004. Total US Sales 44 million Worldwide 81 million. released the first part of "The Neon God", a concept album about an abused and orphaned boy who finds that he has the ability to read and manipulate people. To be continued.... In April 2004, W.A.S.P. It got overwhelmingly positive reviews across the board and quickly sold 2 million copies in the US in just a month and a half. in 1996 and left again in 2002. In 2004, Shania decided to release a greatest hits album. Chris Holmes returned to W.A.S.P. Since it was a double album, it has been certified 10x Platinum. output so far. Despite hit singles like "Gonna Getcha Good," "Up!" and "Forever And For Always," "Up!" didn't have the staying power of "Come On Over." It sold 5 million in America, roughly down 75% from it's predecessor. Ironically, many critics feel that this album ("The Crimson Idol") has been the best W.A.S.P. It charted at the top for 5 weeks. album. "Up!" debuted at #1 to good reviews, selling 874,000 in the first week alone. that he finally released it as a W.A.S.P. Internationally the country mixes were replaced by world mixes. The later 1980s saw the band's fortunes dwindle swiftly and the band effectively disbanded in 1989 (1989 in music). Mainman Blackie Lawless started to work on a solo project, but felt that the result sounded so much like W.A.S.P. A double-album, it featured 19 songs in pop mixes and the same 19 songs in country mixes. The album, which saw Lawless switch to guitar (replacing the departed Piper), received poor reviews and the band's popularity began to decline. Naturally, she toured again to support it. Inside the Electric Circus was released in 1986. After having a child in 2001, Shania went back into the studio to record the follow-up to her blockbuster album "Come On Over." "Up!" was released in November of 2002, making it 5 years since the world had new material from her. The publicity helped sales greatly, whereas PMRC's efforts were unsuccessful. Many newer fans were totally unaware of her country music roots, particularly as singles released outside the United States and Canada featured remixed versions de-emphasising country-style instrumentation. became a target of the Parents Music Resource Center, an organization led by Tipper Gore and dedicated to opposing violent and sexual lyrics. When the dust finally settled, Come On Over had sold 20 million copies in America and 39 million worldwide, making it the biggest album by a female artist in history. W.A.S.P. Shania toured the globe in support of the album. Machine" and "I Wanna Be Somebody" helped the album sell well, and set the band up for "Blind in Texas" (off The Last Command from 1985), the band's biggest hit. Over the next two years, the album stayed on the charts, spinning off hit after hit. "L.O.V.E. Songs like "Don't Be Stupid," "Man! I Feel Like A Woman," "That Don't Impress Me Much," and "From This Moment On" joined the 11 songs that eventually saw release as singles. The band's first single "ANIMAL" was omitted from the album in the United States to prevent the album from being banned from major chain stores. Capitol planned to release it as a single only in Europe, in a black plastic bag with a sticker warning of offensive lyrics. Eventually, however, Capitol was convinced to release the album with its original packaging in April 1984. It never hit the top spot, but with the single "You're Still The One," sales skyrocketed. signed to Capitol Records for their debut LP, W.A.S.P., in 1984 (1984 in music). But slowly, the album started racking up sales. W.A.S.P. In 1997, Shania released her follow-up album, "Come On Over." Selling 172,000 out of the gate and peaking at #2, the album was seen by many at first as a disappointment, given the massive success of her last effort. The band's debut single, entitled "Fuck Like A Beast", was equally controversial. Initially known as a country music artist, after her musical collaboration with (and subsequent marriage to) rock producer Robert "Mutt" Lange, her music veered towards pop, with huge commercial success following. Her album "The Woman In Me" caught fire due to singles like "Any Man Of Mine" and "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" It eventually topped the Country charts for months and became a massive crossover on the mainstream charts, peaking at #5 and topping out at 12 million sold. The band initially became famous for its raunchy and at times shocking live shows; Lawless was known to tie semi-naked models to a torture rack and hurl raw meat into the audience. In 1991, after an entertainment lawyer from Nashville heard her act, she was invited to record a demo tape. The band, formed in Los Angeles, California, initially consisted of Blackie Lawless, Chris Holmes, Randy Piper and Tony Richards. When her mother and adoptive father died in a car crash in 1987, Eileen took her two younger brothers and sister to Huntsville, Ontario where she supported the family by performing at a local resort. W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 which gained notoriety for its "shock rock" image, music and live performances. During high school in Timmins, she was the vocalist for a local band which covered Top 40 music. For other meanings of wasp, see Wasp (disambiguation). At the age of 13, Eileen Twain was invited to perform on CBC television's Tommy Hunter Show. This article is about the band. The city of Timmins later renamed a street for her and built the "Shania Twain Museum". 2004 - The Neon God - The Demise (Part II). In 1991, when she signed her first recording contract with Mercury Nashville Records, she changed her name to Shania which is an Ojibwa language word meaning "I'm on my way". 2004 - The Neon God - The Rise (Part I). Born Eileen Regina Edwards in Windsor, Ontario to Sharon and Clarence Edwards, she grew up as Eileen Twain in Timmins, Ontario after her parents separated when she was two and her mother married Jerry Twain. 2002 - Dying For The World. Shania Twain (born August 28, 1965) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. 2001 - Unholy Terror. 2005 "Don't!" #30 UK. 1999 - Helldorado. Billy Currington. 1998 - Double Live Assassins. 2004 "Party For Two" feat. 1997 - Kill Fuck Die. Mark McGrath #10 UK. 1995 - Still Not Black Enough. 2004 "Party For Two" feat. 1993 - First Blood...Last Cuts. from "Greatest Hits"
2003 "When You Kiss Me/Up" #21 UK. 1989 - Headless Children. 2003 "Thank You Baby (For Makin' Someday Come So Soon)" #11 UK. In The Raw. 2003 "Forever and for Always" #20 US, #6 UK. 1987 - Live .. 2003 "Ka-Ching!" #8 UK. 1986 - Inside The Electric Circus. 2002 "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" #34 US, #4 UK. 1985 - The Last Command. from "Up!"
"Come On Over". In the song "Sunset and Babylon" (with lead guitar Lita Ford), the "Rainbow Bar and Grill" of Los Angeles is mentioned. 1999 "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" #23 US, #3 UK. According to Blackie, with the exception of only one guy, every time somebody left the band was because of drugs. 1999 "That Don't Impress Me Much" #7 US, #3 UK. According to Rik Fox he invented the name WASP when he stepped on one in Blackie's courtyard. 1998 "From This Moment On" #4 US, #9 UK. When asked, Blackie normally doesn't give a straight answer; in one interview, he answered "We Ain't Sure Pal". 1998 "When" #18 UK. Another possible abbreviation is "White Anglo Saxon Protestants" (see WASP). 1998 "You're Still the One" #2 US, #10 UK. "We Are Sexual Perverts" is inscribed on their first album into the vinyl next to the label. 1997 "Love Gets Me Every Time" #25 US. stand for "We Are Sexual Perverts" or "We Are Satan's People". 1997 "Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)" #40 US, #5 UK (2000 release). Some people believe the initials of W.A.S.P. from "Come on Over"
1995 "Any Man of Mine" #31 US. The band can be seen briefly in the movie "The Dungeonmaster" (1985) about an evil wizard. from "The Woman in Me"
"Winter Break" and "Come On Over") US Release Date: November 20, 2001. Steve Riley - Drums & Vocals. The Specials (feat. Randy Piper - Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals. The Platinum Collection US Release Date: November 6, 2001. Chris Holmes - Lead and Rhythm Guitarist. LIVE US Release Date: December 7, 1999. Frankie Banali - Drums & Percussion. Greatest Hits (2004) #2 US, #6 UK US Sales: 2 million. Johnny Rod - Bass Guitar and Vocals. Up! (2002) #1 US, #4 UK, US Sales: 10 million (15 million worldwide). Tony Richards - Drums & Vocals. Come On Over (1997) #2 US, #1 UK US Sales: 20 million (39 million worldwide). Stet Howland - Drums, Vocals & Percussion. The Woman In Me (1995) #5 US, #9 UK US Sales: 12 million (18 million worldwide). Darrell Roberts - Guitarist. Shania Twain (1993), US Sales: 1 million (2 million worldwide). Mike Duda - Bassist. Eileen. Blackie Lawless - Singer. |