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Shania Twain
Born On: August 28, 1965 Born In: Windsor, Ontario Genre:Country
History: "Shania" is an Ojibway word meaning "I'm on my way." Twain is her stepfather's last name. It's a sign of her popularity that Twain's album "Come On Over" is the second-highest-selling album by a female artist in the history of the recording industry. Record Label: Mercury Hit Singles: "Any Man of Mine" (1995), "I'm Outta Here" (1995), "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" (1995), "The Woman in Me (Needs The Man in You)" (1995), "You're Still the One (1997)," "From This Moment On" (1997), "That Don't Impress Me Much" (1997), "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" (1997)
Awards And Recognition: Twain was recognized as favorite female country artist and favorite pop/rock female artist at the 2000 American Music Awards. She also received AMAs in 1996, 1997 and 1998 for favorite female country artist. Twain has three Grammys: one for best country album in 1996 for "The Woman in Me" and two in 1999 for the best country song, "You're Still the One," and best female country vocal performance. She was honored by the Country Music Association as Entertainer of the Year and was given an International Achievement Award. Big Break: Twain started singing when she was 8 years old, performing in local clubs and community centers. After her parents died, she settled down, performing at a resort in Deerhurst, Ontario. From there, she was signed to Mercury in Nashville. Off The Set:In December 1993, Shania married successful record producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, whose credits include albums by AC/DC, Def Leppard, the Cars and Bryan Adam. In The News:
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