Shania Twain, born Eilleen Regina Edwards, is a famous Canadian country pop singer made
famous by her album, ‘The Woman in me’. She is one of the top best
selling singers in Canada, second only to Celine Dion. Her album ‘Come
on Over’ is the best selling country album of all time. The Grammy award
winning singer is also a world class songwriter who has won multiple
BMI songwriter awards.
‘The Queen of Country Pop’ as she is known to her
fans, loved music from an early age. She was writing and performing
songs by the time she was ten and appeared on a television show as a
teenager. She had a difficult childhood and found the much-needed solace
in music. Music was not just a means of succor; it was also a way of
earning money to contribute to her impoverished family. Her musical
talent made her famous in her town and she was often invited to play at
clubs and radio stations. She struggled for years to establish herself
before signing a contract with Mercury and found big success with her
second album, ‘The Woman in Me’. The album went Multi-Platinum and
announced the arrival of a new star to the world of country music.
She
has won five Grammy Awards, including Best Country Album 1996 for
‘The Woman in me’ and Best Country Song 2000 for ‘Come on Over’. She
was presented the American Music Awards for Favorite New
Country Artist in 1996, and went on to win four more AMA’s over her
career. She is the proud recipient of 39 BMI Songwriter Awards.
She files around the world in chartered private jets. She is a
vegetarian & passionately supports animal rights organization like
PETA. She raises funds for children’s causes & is actively involved
with philanthropic organizations like United Service
Organization & Red Cross. Kid Can she started this charity with an aim to help out
children suffering from personal issues in their homes. Underprivileged
children are helped by being provided lessons their families can’t
afford. The organization always tries to raise the self-esteem of such
kids through a combination of coaching and counseling.
Twain
married Robert Lange, a music producer she often worked with, in 1993.
They have a son. She divorced her husband in 2010 after finding out that
he had an affair with her best friend, On January 1, 2011, she married Frederic Thiebaud, an executive at Nestle wearing beautiful flowing gown with a dark
band around the waist. She bought the gown from a small boutique in
Lausanne, Switzerland and accessorized it with Lorraine Schwartz
jewelry.
Thiebaud wore a white suit with a black shirt underneath.
The intimate wedding consisted of only few friends and family members.
During a Walk of Fame recognition Shania Twain
flaunted her Yves Saint Laurent Tribute platform sandals, with includes
features like intricate detailing woven at the toe along with a high
quality tonal leather trim. The sandals has an adjustable ankle strap
with gold color side fastening buckles and self-covered heels measured
at 5 ½ inches.
Favored by the most high-heeled fashionistas,
Shania was snapped carrying the Goyard 'St. Louis' Tote bag on her way
to the airport. It is made of coated canvas with genuine leather handles
which are sturdy enough to hold books and laptops. The accessory is
available in colors ranging from royal blue to black.
The artist Shania Twain is the proud owner of
this gown designed by renowned Lebanese fashion designer Zuhair Murad,
who is an epitome of Middle Eastern glamour, fashion and design. Shania
also worn this full length sleeveless dress featuring a heavily
embellished oriental styled lacy bustier at the 2011 Toronto Juno
Awards.
Presently Shania Twain has spent the past two years taking center stage inside The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for her celebrated Las Vegas residency.
And although the country star might sing about "men’s shirts and short
skirts, ultra-glamorous ensembles are more her style M.O. As she says
goodbye to Sin City to embark on her Rock This Country tour this summer.
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