Happy 60th Birthday, Shania Twain — The Queen of Country Pop
- Aug 29
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August 28, 1965 – Shania Twain, born Eilleen Regina Edwards in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, turns 60 today. Widely celebrated as the “Queen of Country Pop,” Twain has sold over 100 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Career Highlights:
Broke through with The Woman in Me (1995) — over 20 million copies sold.
Come On Over (1997) became the best-selling country album ever (40M+ copies), with iconic hits like “You’re Still the One,” “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”
Released six studio albums, including Up! (2002), Now (2017), and Queen of Me (2023).
Winner of 5 Grammy Awards and 18 Juno Awards.
Legacy & Comeback:Despite battling Lyme disease and vocal cord issues, Twain made a powerful comeback with Las Vegas residencies and world tours. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (2024), she continues to inspire generations with her trailblazing blend of country, pop, and rock.
Today, we celebrate Shania Twain’s voice, resilience, and unmatched influence on modern music.
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