0912.27-Shania, torch runner [Timmins Daily Press]:

Beginning at exactly 6:14 p. m., the first two runners will take the torch from the Tim Hortons in South Porcupine to Legion Dr., where it will be passed off and driven to the flags in Schumacher. The torch will then head down Father Costello Drive before turning back onto Hwy. 101 and onward to the Hollinger Park. At the Algonquin Blvd. and Brunette Rd. intersection, Shania Twain will grab hold of the torch and run it up to the stage where she will light the cauldron at precisely 7 p. m.  "People will be able to view the show from anywhere because there will be large screens set up," Richardson said. "Shania will be saying a few words to her hometown crowd, but we have not asked her to perform.  "However, she is welcome to do whatever she likes."
 

0912.27-Shania on American Idol:

The date of the Shania episode of American Idol has been released. Tune in on January 19th on FOX. Shania was a judge during the Chicago preliminary rounds.

0912.27-Shania's Christmas Message [OFC]:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!! I've been in the North Country of Ontario, Canada and, after a crazy drive through a snowstorm to get here, I finally made it North for the holidays to take in the spirit of a great, white Christmas. What would normally be a two-and-a-half hour drive took over seven hours with several accidents along the way. We experienced dead stops of long waits during whiteouts. Miles of vehicles were lined up bumper to bumper, blanketed in snow from hours of sitting and waiting for news of what was happening up ahead. Very scary driving conditions, and I really felt lucky to have made it safely in the end. It was centimeter after centimeter of snow falling for hours on end. Even we Northerners can only cope with so much snow all at once. I have personally never seen such a crisis just over falling snow, but this snowfall was an exception. We normally cope pretty well, and falling snow is just a part of another winter day, but this storm was a doozy! To read more check out the link above.
Two more pictures Shania posted:

0912.09-Shania in New York [Vevo]:

A new music service was launched, called Vevo. The service is partially owned by Universal Music. Shania was at the launch party with label reps Luke Lewis and Jason Owens.

You can see more pictures here.

0911.01-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:

Shania attended the 25th Anniversary concerts for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Here is a picture of Shania with Billy Joel. See more pictures here.

0910.25-Shania's First Album Cover Shoot [STAR]:

Check out the video of the first photo shoot from Shania's first album "Shania Twain". The shoot took place in her hometown of Timmins.

"Shania was really in her element," Anne Mousseau, whose brother-in-law shot the newly uncovered accompanying video, tells Star. "It was really cold, and sometimes pretty stormy, over the course of the two-and-a-half-day shoot. But that didn't faze Shania at all. She was really comfortable, and it shows in the video."
 

0910.01-Timmins' Olympic Moment [STC]:

Olympic Torch To Pass Through Timmins
By Tracy Hautanen
The City of Timmins is very excited that the Olympic Torch will pass through our community on January 1st 2010 as it makes it's way to the Olympic games in Vancouver. Today, in a press conference, the final leg runner for the Timmins portion of the route was announced at the Shania Twain Centre!!
We are extremely pleased to announce that Shania Twain will carry the torch here in Timmins. Here is a quote from Shania.

"It's an immense honour for me to have been given the opportunity to be an Olympic Torch bearer of the 2010 winter Olympics being held in my birth country of Canada in Vancouver, as it takes its journey through
my home town of Timmins. It is certain to be one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I am proud to have been presented this unique opportunity and privilege and look forward to sharing the pride with my hometown and fellow Canadians as we are all proud of our country's chance to host the upcoming winter games.

I have a tremendous respect for the hard work, dedication and talent of the world's greatest athletes and will humbly carry and pass on the Olympic torch with a special pride for my country's Olympians. I am grateful for this special gift of participation in carrying the flame that represents such an incredible spirit of sportsmanship and excellence and wish ALL the athletes of the 2010 Winter Olympics courage, strength and triumph during the games.

I'm sending my sincerest, best wishes to each and every one of you as you take this remarkable Olympic journey.

Love,

Shania"

Festivities will take place between 6pm and 8pm on January 1, 2010.
 

0909.08-Shania update [OFC]:

Shania posted this on her official website:

Dear Friends,

First off, thank you for all the kind birthday wishes. I had a fabulous day with my family in Canada, ending with a surprise fireworks display.

I hope you enjoyed my “recovery and discovery” travel montage from the last several months. I took great pleasure in sharing it with all of you as a “thank you” for your support.

Now it’s onto more excitement over the next few months, leading up to the New Year. I’ll continue to keep you posted periodically on what’s going on, as I continue to live and love each day, indulge in the joy of being a mom, continue writing, traveling, and keeping myself inspired.

The pic is from my recent trip to Chicago sitting in as a guest judge for American Idol. I had a blast and was touched by the warm welcome that Simon, Kara, Randy and Ryan extended to me. I can’t wait for you to see it. I loved Chicago! So many fantastic buildings, it’s super clean, has an interesting history, and the overall beauty of the place makes it very special. I also discovered “Frango” mint chocolates. Yum!

Again, sorry for the bad quality of the photo. I’ve gotta get Fred a better camera!

Love,

Shania

 

0909.01-Shania Idol [People]:

Shania filmed her segment on the hit show American Idol. Shania was one of many guest judges appearing on the show to fill in the open spot left by Paula Abdul. Shania was said to have had a great time. Shania's segment will probably air sometime in January. From People Magazine...“She’s loving American Idol. She’s having the best time,” says a source close to the singer, who is filling Paula Abdul’s vacant seat during auditions Monday and Tuesday in the Windy City. “She and Simon have a really great rapport with each other. They’re funny together.”  Cowell isn’t the only one having fun with Twain, 44. “The crew loved working with her,” says an Idol source. “Everyone thought she was a great addition to the judges’ table. She showed up in good spirits and had a lot of fun. She was clearly really excited to be a part of the day.” Twain’s stint on the talent search capped an unusually public week for the typically private singer, who last week finally opened up about her relationship with Thiébaud. “She’s the happiest I’ve seen her in years. I know [he] has a lot to do with it,” says the Twain source, adding, “She’s really pleased to be in the public eye again.” After finishing her Idol judging Tuesday, Twain will head home to Switzerland, where her son Eja, 8, is in school. Says the Twain source, “She’ll continue writing songs and enjoying life.”
 

0908.28-Shania releases new video and letter [OFC]:

Shania released a new letter and video travel log to share with fans on the re-launch of her new fan club site. Welcome back Shania you have been missed!!!! Living, Loving and Laughing.....

Video Captures HERE

0908.28-Happy Birthday Shania!!!!

Happy 44th Birthday Shania. May all your dreams come true.

0908.19-Shania's video message [OFC]:

Be sure to check out the video message Shania has left on her website. It is a tease of what might be happening on her Birthday. Also, be sure to check out the following article in PEOPLE magazine:

Speaking publicly for the first time since appearing at the Country Music Awards last November, country star Shania Twain tells fans she has a surprise for them on Aug. 28 – which, not coincidentally, is her 44th birthday.  "Hi everyone, Shania here," says Twain, sitting in her yard at her home in Switzerland with two of her dogs. "First to start off, I want to thank you for all the beautiful birthday wishes for Eja's birthday," she says, referring to her son, who just turned 8. She then adds: "Secondly, if you haven't already seen on my Web site, for August 28th on my birthday, I will be giving you a small gift of thanks for all of your support over the last year ... You've been really wonderful, thank you so much." And motioning to one of her pups, she signs off, "And Dolly thanks you, too. We'll see you soon!" "It's not new music, but it's a piece that Shania put together of what she's been doing for the last year," says a source. "It's definitely a totally new side of Shania that no one's ever seen." The source adds that Twain is also posting a personal letter, much like the one she posted for fans on her site in June, but with more details

0908.17-Shania Twain, American Idol [People]:

First Posh, then Mary J. Blige — and now Shania Twain? PEOPLE confirms that the country superstar will take a seat next to Simon Cowell as a guest judge at upcoming American Idol auditions. Twain will fill Paula Abdul’s vacant spot on the judging panel in Chicago on Aug. 30-31. Blige teamed up with the Idol crew in Atlanta, while Victoria Beckham filled in for Abdul in Boston earlier this month
 

0908.17-Shania Official Fan club Relaunch [OFC]:

Shania's official fan club is moving from Music Today to Mad Dancer Media. Check out the launch on Shania's Birthday.

0908.17-Fancon 7 pictures [STC]:

The annual Fancon at the Shania Twain Centre was another fun event, read and see pictures taken by the fans that were at the event.

0906.12-Shania's letter covered in the media:

Shania's open letter has been covered in the main stream media, on PEOPLE Magazine's website, OK magazine, and US Weekly as well as the press in Canada, and Entertainment shows in North America.

0906.12-Shania writes open letter to her fans [OFC]:

Dear Friends,

I am so excited to be writing to you personally again after so long.

First I want to apologize for the delay in releasing new music. Music is the basis of our relationship, after all, and I realize I'm not holding up very well on my end of the relationship! But music has a mind of it's own, and is ruled by a writer's emotions and state of mind, not by a time frame or wishful thinking. I wish like crazy that I had new music by now since I dream of how fun it would be to see you all again out on tour with new songs to sing, but as most of you know, I have been side-tracked slightly over this past year.

The personal issues that took place just over a year ago have been well documented, and there’s no need to go into more detail here. Since then, I've been inspired by my pain to write and use writing as a therapy through the suffering. I truly wouldn't wish this on anybody as a means to get inspired, but it's been a productive period with so much emotion trying to find it's way out. However, there is no telling how long it will take me to actually finish these songs and record them so they can get out to you.

As many things as there have been to write about through this difficult time in my life, healing is serious business and has taken a lot of the wind out of my sails, slowing me down at times. As you know, I am a mom and all my energy goes to making sure my little man is healthy and happy in every way. This is a full time job, as any parent understands, but especially difficult when you are battling your own personal crisis at the same time while trying to spare your child of being affected by your own suffering.

One time when I was having a weak moment listening to some sad music and sobbing and slobbering over my computer’s keyboard, Eja walked up behind me and asked me why I was crying. He wasn't sad at first--just totally surprised to see his mom crying (he is seven and never saw me cry before), and didn't know what to make of it. During this intense period, I was managing to hide my devastation from Eja and cried only when I was alone; but this one time was just too hard for me to control and I broke down. I was quick on my feet to answer him though and told Eja that music was very powerful and can make people quite emotional. It can make you want to dance, feel angry, happy or sad and that THIS this song was sad and made me cry. He accepted this, hugged me and went back to what he was doing. Phew, that was tough!

The energy it has taken me to deal with my personal life and managing to still be a responsible parent has been challenging, and while I have been putting what energy I have left at the end of each day into my writing, it's been hard to put it all together into song format.

Please be patient and I will do my best to continue working on a finished album!

Each morning I put my son on the school bus, feed our two dogs Sony and Dolly, drink my orange juice and sit down at the computer to write. I spend most of my time working with lyrics right now, sorting thoughts, expressions and concepts. It often comes out in the form of poetry, diary notes or e-mails to friends. My friends are great listeners and are very patient and generous about it. I often go back to my e-mails for song ideas. When I write in letter form, I don't hold back. I just write it as it comes without considering format, topic, manners, etc. Some of my best songwriting ideas are coming this way.

Time has a way of making everything right, and it is my hope that good music will eventually come out of it. I say "good music” since I don't want to just throw anything at you, just for the sake of hurrying up to get it out. I want my new music to be something I'm personally satisfied with and proud to share with you.

I have friends and family around constantly coaxing me to focus on my music. "Your fans miss you. They want new music. It's been too long." They're all dying for something new too, so they are pretty relentless about it! I know you certainly all do deserve new music and tour dates; not only because it's been so long, but also because of the HUGE support you've all given me during this period. The many blogs and e-mails have warmed my heart, strengthened my confidence, given me courage, and have often even made me laugh out loud…in a good way! I know I am not alone and realize through your support that you are all routing for Eja and I, and our well-being. Thank you!

The other day I started writing a few pages about being hungry as a kid. Some of it was painful to think about but it also made me laugh at the funny times. Reflecting on that period of my life, I realize how true it really is to learn to take the good with the bad. To appreciate that you can't have one without the other. The trick is to give the "good" at least as much of your energy as the "bad" and not to get stuck focussing more on the "bad". I decided to start writing about other stages of my life to help take my focus off the current phase I'm going through. When I'm feeling down, I figured changing my focus to write about other periods of my PAST would help pull me out of the sadness and on to new chapters in my life. It works.

I will sign off now but I look forward to my next letter/blog to you. I just wanted to fill you in a bit on what's going on with me and music, as well as extend my thanks for all of the support that you have given me over this last year and for all these years; and to assure you that I'm fine and managing very well, in fact. I'm enjoying my child, friends and family like I haven't in years, and it's great. I've been experiencing and seeing new things every day, living life with a different and more optimistic attitude. I've jumped out of an airplane at 10,000 feet, I'm riding Spanish and Arabian horses, traveling to exotic places, I've been deep sea diving for the first time! I pull the odd all-nighter, read more books, listen to Eja's favourite music with him, LOUD [ironically his favourite band is ACDC] and basically I'm enjoying life.

Till next time, my friends. Be well, and peace and happiness to all of you.

Love,
Shania
 

0906.09-Shania at the ball [SF]:

Shania made an appearance at the annual Swiss Red Cross Ball:

0905.10-Shania #1 [News wire]:

At the top of the list is pop-country singing sensation Shania Twain, who graces the cover of this special double issue.
The 43-year-old Timmins, Ont., native is one of the most successful recording artists in the world, and was an obvious choice for Most Beautiful
Canadian, says Hunt. "She has an alluring beauty that women warm to and men simply adore. Following the shocking news of her marriage break-up she handled herself with grace and dignity. Shania has proven herself a great woman and for this we applaud her."
 

0905.10-HELLO Shania, Most Beautiful [Hello]:

HELLO! Canada names pop-country singing sensation Shania Twain Canada's Most Beautiful Woman. "I don't think I'm ugly, I just think I'm overrated on the cutie factor," she says. But like her famous song, the 43-year-old stunner reveals feeling good is the key to keeping gorgeous: "I like to feel like a woman".  The newly single mother-of-one carries her beauty from the inside out, the kind women warm to and men simply can't help admiring. "A happy heart comes first, then the happy face," explains the five-time Grammy winner.  After a chance encounter with the songstress - who comes from humble beginnings in Timmins, Ontario - in France, SexyBack singer Justin Timberlake dubbed her "one hot little number". She credits a raw-food diet and daily meditation as two of her best-kept secrets, while most importantly maintaining a healthy attitude.
 

0905.01-OFC Mother's Day contest [OFC]:

The OFC contest is open to Fanclub Members only:

To celebrate Mother's Day, Shania's fan club would like to hear why you think your mother is special!
Is she an awesome cook?
Is she always there to fix a problem?
Did she hold down three jobs to support you?
Let us know!
Please attach a picture of your mother (and her name) and send it to shaniatwaincontest@gmail.com.
In your email please include your name, email and valid Shania Twain Fan Club username.
On Wednesday, May 13th, we will draw the grand prize winner and one runner-up. The grand prize winner will receive their picture personally autographed by Shania Twain!

The runner-up will receive a Shania by Stetson gift set.

We can't wait to read your stories and see your pics!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

0903.06-More Album Rumors [First]:

First magazine has an cover article on Shania. The interview uses bits from Shania's Redbook interview from 2007, and material from Up! when Shania talked about San Mat Meditation. The article mentions that Shania is currently in the studio and the album is scheduled to be released this fall. So far there is no official confirmation if this is true or not. So stay tuned!!

0903.06-Fan Con 7 [STC]:

The Shania Twain Centre has announced the dates for the 7th Annual Fan Convention. Come on Over August 6th to August 9th 2009.

0901.03-OFC Membership kits:

The OFC has sent out the new membership kits that include a magnet, and a card from Shania. It also includes a discount to OneLuckyDuck.com, one of Shania's favorite stores.

0811.26-Shania Red Carpet Video [You Tube]:

There is video of Shania walking the red carpet at the CMA awards on you tube. Check it out by clicking the above link

0811.18-Shania Twain has tongues wagging [GAC]:

Shania Twain was a surprise guest on last week’s Country Music Association Awards, making an appearance at the close of the show to present Kenny Chesney with the Entertainer of the Year award.  "You look really good," Kenny told her as he started his acceptance speech, but people continued talking about her even after the show. "I actually didn’t see her," Carrie Underwood — who co-hosted the show with Brad Paisley — told reporters backstage. "Everything happened so fast. She was like a super-secret surprise guest, so they kind of kept her under wraps. But, you know, it was great to have her back. It’s definitely been awhile since she’s hung out with all of us. I think everybody missed her, and it’s great to have her back."  Shania, who recently split with husband-producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange after 14 years of marriage, received a standing ovation from the industry-driven crowd. That was particularly noteworthy because she was the target of plenty of derision from Music Row when her album The Woman In Me started breaking sales records with its Def Leppard influences and her navel-baring videos. But it’s a new day. Shania’s rock influences aren’t nearly as boundary-pushing as the Metallica-like chords Jason Aldean used in his performance of "She’s Country," and there are plenty of new faces behind the scenes in the business who don’t remember Shania as a controversial figure. That’s also true among artists, including Taylor Swift, who was just five years old when The Woman In Me was released.  Taylor met Shania for the first time at the awards, and she called the moment "awesome" in a blog posting. Shania told Taylor she’s "doing a great job," particularly meaningful since Taylor says the Canadian singer was her original inspiration. Shania, Taylor says, is "the most impressive and independent and confident and successful female artist to ever hit country music." And after their introduction was over, Taylor cried as she experienced a "wave of gratitude."  Kenny, meanwhile, feels a kinship with Shania. Both have won the CMA’s Entertainer of the Year honor, and both have had their marriages end amid a wave of uncomfortable public speculation.  "Relationships are hard anyway for anybody, but it’s even tougher when it’s a spectator sport," Kenny noted. "So I wish her all the best with it. Obviously she’s an amazing artist, and it was really great to have her be a part of [the awards]. I think that she can do anything she wants to do." "Great songs," he added, "is the key." Shania’s night on the town didn’t end at the CMA Awards. She also made an appearance at a Universal Records after-party, where People spotted her chatting with George Strait and Julianne Hough.
 

0811.15-Shania brought to tears [Tennessean]:

Of course, it wasn't Shania's back that garnered immediate attention when she walked onstage in a low-cut Missoni gown to present the Entertainer of the Year award during Wednesday's CMA Awards. This marked her first public appearance since news spread of her divorce from her producer husband, Robert "Mutt" Lange. Shania — who hasn't released a studio album since Up! in 2002 — was moved to tears by the standing ovation her surprise appearance earned from the Sommet Center crowd. "She was floored by the reaction of the crowd," said her spokesman, Jason Owen. "It's probably one of the best nights she's had in Nashville." When Kenny Chesney took the stage to accept the award, he said out loud what was on the minds of many, including those who gasped in the pressroom. "You look really good tonight!" Kenny told her. Backstage, Kenny told reporters, "I flirted with her onstage." Shania and Kenny have gone through marital splits in the public eye. "Relationships are hard anyway, for anybody," Kenny said. "It's even tougher when it's a spectator sport. I wish her all the best really. I think she is obviously an amazing artist. It was really great to have her be a part of this night. I think she can do anything she wants." Earlier that night, Shania shared laughs and swapped stories in a dressing room with Reese Witherspoon, Martina McBride and Jennifer Nettles. After the show, she clearly had a great time at the Universal Music Group's party at its downtown headquarters, dancing and requesting songs by Pink and Kayne West. On Thursday, Shania boarded a plane for her home in Switzerland.

 

0811.13-Reaction to Shania's appearance [People]:

"I'm so glad she's here tonight," Martina McBride raves about the star, who received a standing ovation. The Country Music Association promised a major surprise in the lead up to Wednesday's CMA Awards – and it came at the tail-end of the three-hour telecast: Shania Twain presented the final honor of the night – entertainer of the year – to Kenny Chesney. "You look really good tonight!" he said as he took the trophy in his hands. Twain, wearing a low-cut Missoni gown, had walked out to a standing ovation. "It's good to see all of you too," she told the crowd Wednesday at Nashville's Sommet Center. "I hope to be seeing a lot more of you." Twain, 43, won the coveted entertainer of the year award in 1999, and was last at the CMA awards in 2004. PEOPLE first reported that Twain was expected at the ceremony on Wednesday. Her presence marked the singer's first public appearance since announcing her separation from husband Robert "Mutt" Lange in May.  Once Twain arrived at the ceremony, the stars were buzzing. "Well, I hear she's single," Jimmy Wayne told PEOPLE. "Maybe I'll be able to run into her!"  Former tourmate John Michael Montgomery sent his best wishes to the singer, telling PEOPLE, "I just hate the fact that she went through her trials and tribulations, and I hope that she comes back as strong as ever. If she puts her mind to it, you ain't going to stop her." New artist of the year nominee James Otto, who also toured with Twain, praised her crossover appeal. "She opened up country music to so many people who had never listened to it before," he told PEOPLE. "She really made a mark on country music." Martina McBride summed up everybody's excitement, telling PEOPLE, "I'm so glad she's here tonight."
 

0811.13-Shania special CMA Guest:

Shania wowed fans and Kenny Chesney at the 42nd annual CMA Award Show. Shania Twain presented the final honor of the night – entertainer of the year – to Kenny Chesney. "You look really good tonight!" he said as he took the trophy in his hands. Twain, wearing a low-cut Missoni gown, had walked out to a standing ovation. "It's good to see all of you too," she told the crowd Wednesday at Nashville's Sommet Center. "I hope to be seeing a lot more of you."  You can read fan reaction STNAOFC, Shania Forums, STC Boards. Shania's Place Gallery. VOTE FOR SHANIA

0811.13-Shania Christmas Ornament [OFC]:

The Shania Twain OFC Store has new merchandise for Christmas, order your Shania Twain holiday ornament along with a set of her beautiful notecards.

0811.12-Shania returns, CMA 08 [People]:

Shania Twain is set to appear on the CMA Award show tonight on ABC. Be sure to check out the red carpet show on CMT. 

Shania Twain who was spotted in Nashville on Tuesday, will be a presenter at the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday night. ABC, which is airing the awards show, has been running ads promising a buzz-worthy surprise guest. Nashville is buzzing all right: The CMAs will mark Twain's first public appearance since the country crossover superstar, 43, announced her separation from husband Robert "Mutt" Lange, 60, in May. Dividing her time between her native Canada and Switzerland, Twain "hasn't put down her guitar since the split," a source told PEOPLE in July. "The songs are pouring out of her." On Tuesday night, Twain dined with record label execs at hip Nashville restaurant Flyte World Dining & Wine; on the way out, she greeted fans. "She looked gorgeous," says an observer. Adds Flyte’s co-owner Scott Sears, "She was charming and gracious. She and her party definitely enjoyed themselves." Twain took home the Entertainer of the Year CMA award in 1999, and was last in Nashville for the 2004 CMAs. "She loves Nashville and is excited to spend time with all her friends that live there," says a source close to Twain. "I would expect to see her more around town in the coming months."

 

0810.19-Shania BMI Awards, London [BMI]:

Shania was awarded 2 airplay awards from BMI. That Don't Impress Me Much - reached the 4 milion, and Forever And For Always - 3 million airplays

0810.19-Shania #4 country's most beautiful:

Shania was voted #4 country's most beautiful woman in Country Weekly Magazine. This Canadian knockout has been through a lot of changes in the last year, thanks to her surprise split from husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange. But your affection for her remains reliably constant.-she's at #4 on list this year, just like in 2007.
 

0810.02-Shania flashback [Silver shadow]:

Shania back in her Deerhurst days, helped in a tribute song titled "The Human Family" recorded to support the fight against AIDS. "Rhonda Silver, Marc Connors and Claude Morrison wrote and recorded a song with lifelong friend and early AIDS victim Allan Greenspoon called “The Human Family”. The song was never heard and the video never seen until now, years later, where it is available on Rhonda’s website. The Human Family, which included Dan Hill, Shania Twain, Alien Zappacosta, Salome Bey, Veronique Beliveau, Molly Johnson and Deborah Cox, Ian Thomas and many more Canadian music royalty will finally have its chance to pay tribute to those who’ve lost and those who continue to battle in the fight against AIDS."

0809.20-Shania hits the campaign trail [FOX]:

Shania may be Canadian, but her songs are playing a role in the United States elections. Earlier this year Senator Hillary Clinton was using Shania's "Rock This Country" as she hit the campaign trail during the democrat party primary race. Since Hillary's defeat at the hands of the inexperienced rookie Senator Barack Obama, there is a new woman on the campaign trail.  Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who Senator John McCain picked as his running mate. At campaign stops, "She's Not Just a Pretty Face" wraps up their rallies. While Democrats and Republicans rarely agree on anything, it shows Shania's universal appeal to both sides of the political spectrum.

0809.16-Shania, 100 songs of all time [Billboard]:

From Shania's website: To celebrate the Hot 100 chart's 50th anniversary, Billboard reveals the top 100 songs of all time. Shania's "You're Still The One," which peaked at #2 on the Hot 100 chart on 5/21/98, came in at No. 66. Written by Shania Twain and then-husband Mutt Lange about their relationship, "You're Still The One" was the artist's first top 10 and most successful single on the Hot 100. Twain won two Grammy awards in 1999 for the track, as well as song of the year at the 1999 BMI Country Songwriter Awards. Over on the Hot 100 Country Songs chart, Shania's "You're Still The One" is No. 3.

0808.28-Happy Birthday Shania:

Shania celebrates her 43rd birthday today. Happy Birthday Shania!!!!

0808.28-Vote For Shania [Country Weekly]:

Vote for Shania in the Country Weekly "Most Beautiful Woman in Country Music" poll.

0808.13-Fan Con 6:

The Shania Twain Centre Annual Fan Con concluded this past weekend. Fans were treated to visits from Mary Bailey, Shania's long time friend and manager, and JD Blair who is a member of the "Fabulous Falls", Shania's touring band. Fans also continued their tradition of raising money for the local food bank in town. Go to the STC Board to read all the updates, and see pictures from the weekend. Thanks to Tracy and Andrea for all their efforts, and dedication.

0808.12-Happy Birthday Eja:

Happy Birthday wishes to Shania's son Eja who turns seven today.

0806.05-Shania's Letter to her fans [OFC]:

To my beloved fans:
As I am sure you have seen or heard; I am going through a rough time personally in my life. I wanted you all to know that I could not be getting through this without you. Your letters, emails and words of encouragement give me strength. Your overwhelming support reminds me to smile, no matter how deep the pain and to always be grateful for all the beautiful blessings in my life.

I have so much to say but I know the best way for me to speak is through my music. This is my therapy, my passion, and my love. I look forward to sharing it with all of you as I begin this new journey.

I need some time to heal this broken heart but make no mistake; I will be back and hopefully stronger than ever.

Thank you my friends, from the bottom of my heart.

Love,
Shania
 

 STNAOFC, STC Board, Shania Forums.

0805.27-Fans send their prayers and best wishes:

Since Shania's announcement on the 15th of May that she and Mutt were separating, and the various rumors that came out afterward, fans have come together to send their best wishes, and prayers to Shania and her son during these difficult times. Sheri from the STNAOFC says, .take just a moment, close your eyes and say a prayer (if you are so inclined - or perhaps a moment of quiet good thoughts) for Shania and her son. There is, after all, power in numbers. For those of you who visit other boards, please consider starting this type of thread. The more voices, the more prayers, the more good wishes that are out there, the better.  STNAOFC, STC Board, Shania Forums.

 

0805.15-Shania and Mutt separate [People]:

I never thought I would be posting this story on the news pages of Shania's Place. Shania Twain and her husband, producer Robert "Mutt" Lange, have split, her rep confirms to PEOPLE. "Shania Twain and her husband, music producer Robert 'Mutt' Lange, are separating after 14 years of marriage," spokesman Jason Owen says in a statement. "This is a private matter and there will be no further comment at this time."  Needless to say, the news has stunned Shania fans around the world.

0805.01-STC FanCon 6 this August:

Be sure to register for the 6th Annual STC Fancon. Check the STC site for details. Fan Con takes place from Augusts 7th to 11th. Tentative Itinerary, go here.  Anyone registering before May 30th will have their name entered in a draw to win the Shania Twain Suite at the Days Inn. Registration form.
 

0805.01-Greatest Hits recertified:

According to the RIAA, Shania Twain's Greatest Hits album is now certified 4 times platinum. Congratulations Shania!!!!

0803.13-Shania's new walking track [various articles]:

Shania Twain joined Prime Minister Helen Clark at the opening of a tramping track across the Canadian singer's property in the Otago high country today. The Motatapu track runs between Wanaka and Arrowtown, with about half of it on Twain's land. Providing the track was a condition imposed on Twain and her husband Mutt Lange when they bought the Motatapu and Mt Soho Station pastoral leases in 2004. Twain walked over a small section of the track with Miss Clark and Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today. "I'm very proud," Twain said. "It's lovely. I'm enjoying myself. I'm having a great time," she told reporters.  Twain and Lange have since worked with the Department of Conservation to build huts and other facilities on the track which will be managed by DOC. Miss Clark said the track was the first back country section of the Te Araroa public walkway to open in the South Island.  "The opening of this track is another step towards our vision for a pathway throughout New Zealand, from Cape Reinga to Bluff, enabling the length of our country in all diversity to be travelled by foot," she said.  "This is a challenging tramping track, passing through Otago's golden tussock and beech forest, alongside burns with stunning alpine views." The track opens to the public tomorrow. "I think Shania Twain and her husband have set a whole new benchmark for what can be achieved with a change of ownership," Miss Clark told TV3. Twain said she had not yet walked the track. "But I will," she said before being whisked back home by helicopter. There are also various video interviews on Shania's appearance. HERE and HERE

Pictures from the event: click for larger version:

0803.03-40 Sexiest Videos on CMT:

March 7th on CMT at 10pm, watch the 40 Sexiest videos. Shania is expected to have some of her videos in the countdown.

0803.03-More album stories [GAC]:

From the Q&A section of GAC TV: Q: I miss Shania Twain so much. When — or will — she return? (Jackie, Salem, VA)
A: Jackie, that’s been a popular question for the last couple of years. And, even though we still don’t exactly when Shania Twain will offer up new music and surface again as a performer, there seems to be a strong indication that there could be new music from her this year. Don’t hold me to that, because nobody at her label is ready to go on record to say it will happen this year.

 

0802.06-The sweet smell of success:

From Shania's official site: Shania Starlight had $4.8 million (US) in sales, and was the No. 1 women's fragrance launch, according to this IRI report. And in terms of overall ranking, Shania ranked as the 8th largest fragrance house (which would include BOTH fragrances), with 2.4% of the total women's fragrance market. Congratulations Shania!!!!!

0802.02-Fan Con 6 [STC]:

The Shania Twain Centre has set the dates for FAN CON 6. Guests and events to be announced. The event will take place August 7th - 11th. You can see the latest news by clicking here.

0801.06-Shania still the one [CMT]:

Twain's Come on Over maintained its hold as the bestselling album of the SoundScan era at almost 15.5 million copies.

0801.06-Release date was false:

Country On Demand says the following as a follow up to the rumor that was posted on their site: Twain is currently working on a new studio album. Both her label and management responded to a recent rumor posted by On-Demand, stating that a May release for Twain was "false." A spokesperson from Q-Prime Management said "she is still writing and has not recorded. At this time, we have no time-line for any release."
 

0712.27-Rumor Alert-Possible release date?:

Country On Demand is reporting the following: A report published by UMG Spain, highlighting major releases for the 2008 season, lists superstar Shania Twain as releasing her highly-anticipated album in May. The report states, "After five years without a studio album release, the world-best seller is back with an all-new album." The album is slated for a May 13 release date.  No title or further information has been given. Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, representatives at UMG Nashville are unavailable for comment. The original text for this report says: Esperadísimo nuevo disco de esta cantante superventas mundial tras más de cinco años sin publicar un nuevo álbum. Estará disponible también en formato USB. Fecha provisional de lanzamiento: 13 de Mayo
 

0712.23-A Christmas Message from Shania [OFC]:

Happy Holidays! To all my wonderful, loving fans... Happy Holidays and Best of luck in 2008! I truly do love you all so much!! All my love, Shania.

To all who visit Shania's Place I just want to say Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!!!! Here is an old promo Shania recorded for the holidays....listen here.

0712.16-New "old" Shania perfume pictures:

Shania back in 2005 as part of promoting her new perfume "Shania" appeared at a Las Vegas convention. Rumors of this appearance have floated around the net, but no one posted any real news from this event. However, back in July 2007 two pictures were posted on the net, go here to read the blog post.  Shania Twain was the first to ride a her beautiful horse into the Paris Hotel and Casino Convention Center. Shania was promoting her new perfume.

 

0712.16-Shania voted #5 Grammy Moments:

Shania's 1999 performance of "Man! I Feel Like A Woman at the Grammy Awards was voted by fans as the fifth most memorable Grammy performance. Shania is the only country artist to appear in the top 25 Grammy Performances. This show was part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Grammy Awards.

0712.02-DVD Impact, Songs that Changed the world:

Be sure to check out the DVD release of "Impact-Songs that changed the world, Any Man Of Mine". This DVD aired as a special on CMT Canada. The DVD goes into how "Any Man Of Mine", and Shania herself has affected the last decade of country music.  See how other country acts have tried to copy Shania. As Jodee Messina says on the DVD, "Shania has her own thing going on, and no one can duplicate it". I took some captures from the DVD check them out here.

0712.01-Starlight game [Starlight]:

Be sure to check out the official Starlight site for a new contest. Enter "Written in the stars" sweepstakes. You could win a $1000 gift card as well as various Shania Starlight gift boxes. Be sure to check the official site for details.

0712.01-Shania Redbook sweepstakes [Redbook]:

Enter to win a bottle of Shania's new perfume "Starlight".

0712.01-Shania struggles with fame [GAC]:

Shania Twain, who has spent the past five years out of the spotlight, says she is ready to resume her career.  In the December issue of Redbook, she talks candidly about the issues she's confronted in the last few years. "I struggled a lot internally with my fame, and coping with it has been very difficult," she says. "I was at the point where I would never look anyone in the eye. It was like living in prison."  After retreating to her chateau in Switzerland with her husband and son, Shania is about to re-emerge. In addition to being mom to her 6-year-old, promoting a new perfume and working on an album due that's due out next year, she says she's learning to take care of herself. "I'm not such a slave to pleasing everyone, which I think is a female tendency." she says. "I take more time for myself; that's a very big part of mental, emotional and physical health."  As for getting back into public life, Shania says, "I'm not naturally a spotlight person...[but] I don't mind being the center of attention in a controlled, comfortable environment." She adds that music is an integral part of her life, and she wants "to write and record things that affect people in a positive way." So what does the future hold? She jokes, "I'll probably be in the Canadian wilderness somewhere."
 

0711.25-Shania, gearing up for a comeback [AHN]:

Twain claims that she is "not naturally a spotlight person" but doesn't mind being the center of attention in a comfortable environment. The five-time Grammy award-winning singer has been known to feel uneasy about her role as a sex symbol and has repeatedly stated that "it is the music that will last forever, not an image."
 

0711.25-Shania ready for success this time [People]:

Shania Twain, who took five years off from the spotlight, is ready to inch back into public life – sort of.  "I struggled a lot internally with my fame, and coping with it has been very difficult," the 40-year-old singer tells Redbook in its December issue. "I was at the point where I would never look anyone in the eye. It was like living in prison." After retreating to her chateau in Switzerland with her husband and son, she is ready to re-emerge. Today, in addition to being mom to her 6-year-old, coming out with a new perfume and working on a album due to be released in 2008, she says she's learning to look after herself.  "I'm not such a slave to pleasing everyone, which I think is a female tendency," she says. "I take more time for myself; that's a very big part of mental, emotional and physical health."  As for getting back into public life, she says, "I'm not naturally a spotlight person ... [But] I don't mind being the center of attention in a controlled, comfortable environment." Asked what she imagines for her future, she jokes, "I'll probably be in the Canadian wilderness somewhere." But on a serious note, she says music is an integral part of her life, and she wants "to write and record things that affect people in a positive way."

0711.25-Duet's update:

It was stated in a recent interview that Shania recorded her part of the Anne Murray duet in New Zealand. However according to the CD insert, the track was recorded in Switzerland. Mutt produced the recording, and Olle Bengt Romo was the engineer.
 

0711.25-Red in the face [Redbook]:

I was performing on a stage that had a rotating platform, and when I stepped off of it onto solid ground, I fell right on my butt! To make matters worse, the audience got to see it happening larger than life on the Jumbotron screen! I got up, brushed myself off, and asked, "Did you all catch that?" -- then had the stage technicians replay the scene for anyone who missed it.
 

0711.25-Behind the scenes with Shania [Redbook]:

Sweet, energetic, and flexible—those are the words our editors used to describe Shania Twain after this month’s cover shoot. Here, more scoop from that day. REDBOOK art director, Emily Furlani, talked food, fitness, and family with Shania during a break in shooting. “Shania is super in to taking care of her body,” said Emily. “She mentioned she’d been on a raw food diet for a year and said she’d started the diet ‘for the discipline’—that was pretty impressive.” The conversation then moved to children. “We shared this mom moment of discussing how tough it is to manage our kid’s dietary restrictions—my daughter is allergic to egg and her son is only eating raw foods, which means no egg. It’s hard to manage when the kids are at school,” said Emily. You can read the entire article HERE, and see scans HERE

 

0711.17-Shania in December Redbook [Scans]:

Be sure to check the December issue of REDBOOK Magazine. Shania returns to news stands this month with an interview. She talks about life off the road, family, and how she deals with the pressures of fame. Shania also talks about the new music she is working on, she hopes to have an album completed for 2008.

0711.11-Shania, you've got mail [Canoe]:

Anne Murray talks about Shania's contribution to her new Duets album:

Others, like Twain, did her part of the duet on You Needed Me, from New Zealand. "Shania Twain was the easiest person to get to," said Murray. "Trying to put something like this together is a logistical nightmare. I got her e-mail address, (Murray's manager) Bruce Allen, I guess, got it through (Twain's husband) Mutt Lange. I e-mailed her one day and said, 'Would you be interested in being on this CD?' And she wrote back and said, 'Would I?' And that was it. I sent her all the songs and I asked her what she wanted to sing and she chose, of course, probably the best song."

 

0711.11-Ann Murray Duets

Ann's new CD will be available starting November 13th. However, I know Shania fans are eager to hear anything new coming our way from our favorite artist, so be sure to check out the website promoting the album, you can listen to the entire album, and yes, Shania sounds awesome. CHECK IT OUT!!!!

0711.11-Top 100 Canadian Albums [ET]:

The book "Top 100 Canadian Albums, released Thursday, is author Bob Mersereau's compilation of the best albums recorded by Canadians in the last 50 years. Shania's "Come On Over" ranks 65 on the list. 

0711.04-10 Years ago, Come On Over:

Shania's mega hit album that launched her into super stardom, and the best selling female country artist of all time turns 10 years old today. Come On Over is the 6th best selling album of all time. Congratulations Shania!!!!!

0710.14-CMT USA program update:

Be sure to check the following programs on CMT USA:

CMT describes "Carrie Music Television" with the following sentence: "Carrie Underwood plays videos where female country artists take charge."
The special is 30 minutes long.
Shania is among those on the short list of Featured Artists for this special. HERE are the air dates and times:
Saturday, October 20....at 3:30 pm Eastern
Sunday, October 21....at 10 am Eastern
Sunday, October 21....at 5 pm Eastern
Sunday, October 21....at 10:30 pm Eastern

and

"Greatest Moments of the 1990s", CMT is premiering this new "Greatest" special that is obviously supposed to focus on the Greatest Moments that happened in the 1990s.This special is 1-hour long. It is unknown how much Shania will be featured in this special, but obviously she should be featured a lot considering the success of her "The Woman In Me" and "Come On Over" albums. HERE are the airing dates and times for "Greatest Moments of the 1990s":
Friday, November 2....at 4 pm Eastern
Friday, November 2....at 10 pm Eastern
Saturday, November 3....at 10 am Eastern
Sunday, November 4....at 2:30 pm Eastern
Sunday, November 4....at 11:30 pm Eastern
 

0709.28-Mutt Lange Biography Special? [PR WEB]:

An interesting story from MCA could indicate there might be a Biography special in the works on Mutt:...Blixseth, Calder, and Mutt Lange have all posted their music investment schedule in their television biographies on A & E Television network. The three music billionaires praise Nashville's music business as one of the most solid financial investments in history. Billionaire Mutt Lange married his Nashville investment and made Shania Twain a household word all over the world, after meeting her at the CMA Music Festival during Fan Fair.

0709.28-"I will always wonder..." [National Post]:

Shopping till she was dropping in Toronto last week was Shania Twain. Missing, we think, only Winners while on a Bloor West hee-haw that took more than a day. Stopping, we know, at Fresh in The Annex to gather her retail strength. Helping herself to the banana nut pancakes -- can you sing Whose Bed Have your Banana Nut Pancakes Been Under? -- Twain also had the ginger tea. More intriguing still? The woman who is the most exquisite combo of New Country and nouveau riche, and is, moreover, a vegetarian, asked to speak to the owner of the place. Alas, the owner was nowhere to be found. Now, my sources tell me, Ruth Tal, who is that very proprietor and is virtually vegan royalty in this city, is just restless with curiosity. "I will forever wonder what it is Shania wanted to say," is what Tal has been telling friends. Also, while Shania was in Toronto, she stopped by  a Look Good Feel Better workshop. These sorts of sessions are designed to help women manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer. And there, I hear, our reigning chanteuse of honky-tonk shared a few makeup tips of her very own!

0709.23-Shania in People Magazine:

This picture of Shania appears in the October  1st issue of People Magazine. Shania as mentioned in a previous story was seen around the city shopping at various stores.

0709.18-Shania makes the cover of Metro:

Shania was on today's cover of Metro magazine in Toronto. While in Toronto Shania has been seen shopping around the city.

0709.18-Shania Starlight Promotion:

Shania made various appearances on Canadian Television over the last few days to promote her new perfume "Shania Starlight". On E!Talk Shania mentioned that she would like the next album to be completed in 2008. Her exact quote "There have been rumors about that. I wouldn’t say that’s going to happen. I don’t know when. I’d like to see it happening in 2008. I just…I got a lot of work to do still.".  Shania also mentioned, "I’m going very much in the direction…I would say staying in the same direction, but stronger. Uh, from the perspective of independence, female strength. There’s just no way of avoiding it at this point in my life [yells in that laughing sort of way she always does when joking] I just gotta go there! I just gotta carry-on going there! It isn’t just a perspective for me now, I really feel like I’m living it. I’m living what I’m writing right now.". To read the complete transcript go here.  Video Captures here

 

0709.14-Shania appears in Toronto:

Shania made an appearance in Toronto today (9/14) to launch her perfume "Shania Starlight". Shania met up with some lucky fans who won a contest that CHUM-FM ran last week. Shania also stopped by Entertainment Tonight Canada, where she talked about her new perfume, working on her new album, and her success. Another part of this interview will appear on Monday's show.

0709.14-Shania ads appearing in Magazines:

Stetson has started running ads in various magazines promoting Shania's new perfume. "Shania Starlight". Also, be on the look out for TV commercials promoting the new fragrance.

0709.11-Shania gets Elton to come on over [Tribune]:

His only concert in Switzerland is expected to attract 20,000 fans. The pop musician, who began his career 40 years ago, is quoted as saying that it was his friend, Canadian country singer Shania Twain, a resident of Vaud, who convinced him to come to Vevey, which overlooks Lake Geneva with a mountain backdrop. “The marketplace at Vevey is one of the most beautiful and magic places of Europe,” he said.

 

0709.07-Meet Shania contest [CHUM-FM]:

104.5 CHUM FM is having a contest where you can meet Shania when she comes to Toronto to promote 'Starlight'. Listen to their morning show, with Roger, Rick & Marilyn for forthcoming contest details!
 

0709.01-Anne Murray CD confirmed [Anne Murray]:

It looks like the news is now official that Shania will be on Anne Murray's new duet CD "Legend and Friends".

0708.28-Happy Birthday Shania!!!!

Happy Birthday Shania!!!! Shania celebrates her 42nd Birthday.

0708.15-Fan Con 5 comes to a close:

Be sure to check out the STC Boards to see what went on during Fan Con 5 at the Shania Twain Centre.

0708.15-Happy Belated Birthday:

Happy Birthday Eja!!! Shania son turns 6 this year.

0708.07-Inside the Shania Twain Centre [COD]:

Be sure to check out an interview with Tracy Hauntenen, STC Manager on Country On Demand. Here is an excerpt: The Centre also works hard to follow in the footsteps of the woman whom it immortalizes by giving back to the community. Tracy is proud to "reflect Shania as best as we can. We have to understand again and again how fortunate we are that she is so supportive as far as sending all her stuff our way. We can't jeopardize that. This is the best representation of Shania we can do, and she's put her stamp of approval on [the Centre], so we need to continue that way, and make sure that all the good things she does are shown here."  During the Fan Conventions held each year, Tracy holds a Shania auction to raise money for the exhibits. She says the proceeds have gone to fund exhibits such as the Maple Leaf Hotel. But the fans also do their best to give back, and that too, is important to the manager, who reports, " What does happen when the fans are here is that they do a side collection for the local food bank, because they know that's one of the charities in town that Shania supports, so the food bank benefits from the convention." The Centre also gives back by charging canned goods to admissions to some of its events and by giving school choirs the chance to get a little extra time in the spotlight.
 

0708.07-Fan Con 5:

Be sure to check the STC and STNAOFC boards for updates on FAN CON 5 at the Shania Twain Centre this weekend!!!

0708.05-Shania to record with Anne Murray [Hot 103]:

Anne Murray is releasing a special duets album called "Legends and Friends" in 2008. Shania is one of the artists set to record a track with her. No details on what Shania's contribution will be at this time. The album offers a wide variety of Anne's favourite female voices including: Shania Twain, Martina McBride, Nelly Furtado, Isabelle Boulay, kd Lang, Celtic Woman, Carole King, Olivia Newton-John, Emmylou Harris, Jann Arden, Shelby Lynn as well as her daughter, Dawn Langstroth. More artists to be unveiled soon. So stay tuned!!!

0708.01-Shania fans to Come On Over [TDP]:

Fans from around the globe will once again be singing the praises of one of country music's biggest stars during the fifth-annual Shania Twain Fan Convention. In two weeks, fans will be making their way to Timmins to share with others their love and admiration for Twain's music, and to get reacquainted with fellow fans who have become lifelong friends. "Fans are starting to come for each other and the friends they have created over the years," said centre manager Tracy Hautanen. "We continue to get new people every year, but for most of them it's more of a reunion now."
 

0707.11-Shania Starlight [Starlight]:

Coty has launched Shania's new perfume Starlight with a new website. Currently it is just a homepage with a link to request a sample. Fans have already found the perfume at JC Penny. 

0706.24-More Swiss Gala Coverage [France]:

Be sure to check out the coverage the Shania Twain Fan Club France  has done on the Swiss Red Cross Gala that Shania Twain attended. Great job Claudine!!!! VIDEO and more pictures from the Gala.

0706.12-Shania at Swiss Gala [SF1]:

On June 9th Shania was the honorary patron at the Swiss Red Cross Gala. You can see a video of the event at the above link. Click on Naomi in Morges.  During an interview at the event Shania said  “I like this country, its lakes and its mountains: I will remain all my life there!”
 

0706.10-From Risqué to Regal [OK]:

In the June 11th issue of OK Magazine they had a photo article on Shania's various award show and appearance styles from 1995 to 2007. Check out the pictures below....

0705.30-Shania says she will tour [People]:

How does a country music super-star announce her newest fragrance? By inviting a select group of beauty editors to a luncheon in New York City -- and I was the lucky one seated right next to Shania Twain. Yep, baby argula salad and white truffle risotto with Shania. And yes, she is completely gorgeous, teeny-tiny, and down-to-earth friendly in a way that is pleasantly surprising when you're talking about, oh, one of the best-selling female recording artists of all time. She told me she and her husband (and music-producing partner) Mutt Lang will start working on her new album this summer, with a tour to follow next year. "Oh, definitely! We'll tour very soon after the album comes out," she said. And the new fragrance? A follow-up to her runaway success 2005 fragrance, Shania by Stetson, her new scent is Shania Starlight by Stetson (sense a theme?), which is meant to reflect the glamorous side of the star with a mix of freesia and sexy jasmine and amber. Shania Starlight by Stetson will be available in September for $18-$42 at deparment stores, drugstores, and ulta.com. -- Elizabeth Lamont

0705.28-Casa Twain:

Be sure to check out Casa Twain. Paulo makes some really great wallpapers. Here is one of my favorites. You can download the wallpaper from my site's home page, or click the picture to go to the perfume gallery. Great job Paulo!!!!!!!

0705.28-Shania honorary patron [Red Cross]:

Shania will once again be attending the Swiss Red Cross Gala which will be held on Saturday, June 9 at the Halles CCF in Morges, Switzerland. The theme this year is country western, "Stetson, Satin, & Lace". Here is the invitation. Note that "Miss Shania Twain" is the honorary patron.

0705.28-Shania supports the arts [24heures]:

Shania supports the ballet in her new home town in Switzerland. When asked why she decided to support the ballet publicly, Shania said "The French Ballet makes it possible to the children to live their dream. Or at least to test itself with art. An experiment which each young person should have." Note that the quote is translated using Google. To see more, check the STNAOFC board. Go here. Check out more news images here. 
 

0705.28-Shania interview on a plane? [Daily Mail]:

Piers Morgan gives Shania Twain twenty questions..... I have no idea if this was a real interview or not, but check it out for some interesting comments from Shania.

0705.25-Shania CMT Interview [CMT]:

Be sure to watch CMT INSIDER, Saturday May 26th at 2pm EST for a new Shania interview. Shania talks about her new perfume which launches in September, and on writing songs for her upcoming studio album. Here is part of the interview.....I'm always soul searching on a spiritual level. That's a permanent occupation of mine, I think, for the rest of my life. ... But I think I'm digging deeper and being more reflective ... even more as a woman. ... I almost got a little bit tired of talking about the woman's perspective for a little while, myself. And I thought that the next record was going to be just deeper as a human being. But the more I dig deeper as a human being, the stronger I feel about a woman's perspective. (laughs) That is really crazy! So I just go full circle and back to that. I'm not a feminist. I can kind of just say that now. I was a bit confused about that for a while, but I think more than ever now ... I love the role that men play in our lives. And it just makes me feel even that more important as a woman. Be sure to check the video captures from the show later this weekend...go here
 

0705.25-Shania in various magazines:

Be sure to check out the latest scans in the 2007 small articles gallery. Shania appeared in "In Touch" and "Country Weekly".

0705.24-Access Hollywood Interview [AH]:

Be sure to check out the latest Shania interview. Shania talks about working on her new album, what a typical day is like, and why she is not always in the media.

0705.23-Shania talks to CMT [CMT]:

She's sold more albums than any other female artist in history, but she hasn't made a new one in four(?) years. Country diva Shania Twain joins host Katie Cook to talk about plans for her upcoming album and what she did during her recording hiatus. Cook gets all the scoop on when Twain will be recording, what the CD will sound like and when we can expect it in stores, as well as her new perfume called Shania Starlight by Stetson. Don't miss this chance to spend time with this country superstar. The episode airs May 26th at 2pm EST.

0705.23-More  about her new fragrance [Scented]:

It is described as a fruity-floral "with top notes of mandarin and lemon, apple blossom and white freesia; a heart of star magnolia, dewy gardenia, night blooming jasmine and musk, and a drydown of creamy sandalwood, cashmere woods, sugi wood, tonka and amber." "The fragrance has a sense of maturity, while being sexier and more sensual. I want women to feel luxurious and glamorous while wearing it.[...] This has a more elaborate olfactory structure, with floral fruity notes which create a more energetic and sparkling feel that's directly linked to the concept of starlight,  Available in eau de toilette bottles — .5 oz. for $18, 1.7 oz. for $34 and 3.4 oz. for $42 — the fragrance will be available in September in mass retailers such as Wal-Mart, J.C. Penney, Sears, Kohl's, Ulta and Walgreens."
 

0705.23-Shania talks with Women's Wear Daily [STAR]:

Star Magazine paraphrases an interview Shania seems to have done for Women's Wear Daily, so take this with a grain of salt.  Shania Twain has teamed up with Coty for the second time to launch her second perfume, Shania Starlight by Stetson. “I enjoyed the first experience so much that I wanted to do it again,” Shania Twain told Women's Wear Daily of the perfume which hits stores in September. “The fragrance has a sense of maturity, while being sexier and more sensual. I want women to feel luxurious and glamorous while wearing it.”  The second fragrance will show off the different side of Twain, not so closely associated with country music, Coty executives hope. Developed by Givaudan’s Caroline Sabas, the fragrance is described as a “fruity floral” scent and carries hints of everything from mandarin and lemon, apple blossom and white freesia to jasmine, cashmere woods, and musk. “This has a more elaborate olfactory structure, with floral fruity notes which create a more energetic and sparking feel that’s directly linked to the concept of starlight,” Steve Morris, senior vice president of global marketing for Coty Beauty said to WWD. Though creating such a complex fragrance can be difficult, Twain admits she especially enjoyed smelling the different scents. “The freesia note gives it a femininity, while citrusy note like mandarin give it an energetic bold,” said Twain. “The blend of amber with musk makes it more romantic.”  Industry experts expect Coty to support the launch with a $10 million print and television campaign, while Coty is working with Twain’s record label, Mercury Records, on CD tie-ins. As for Twains’ CD, she confesses, “I want to come back with a very positive impact. My career is music, so if I can’t focus and write, I have nothing to revolve the rest of my career around. I’m putting together a diary about a new chapter in my life that I’m about to share, and I might write a little more about my own struggles.”
 

0705.23-11 Years ago....

Shania Twain was hobnobbing with the truly royal when she visited Monaco for the World Music Awards and met Prince Albert, son of Princess Grace. Country Weekly caught up with Shania for this important event in our June 4, 1996 issue, and Shania told us that she was proud to serve as an ambassador for American country music. "Country music here in Monaco is not really as popular as pop music is," she noted. "Maybe the fact that the music I'll perform has a pop sensibility to it will help people realize that country music isn't necessarily what they think it is." Shania was named World's Best-Selling Country Female Artist.
 

0705.20-CMT Insider wrap up:

CMT USA "Insider" broadcast this past weekend their ACM Wrap up show, and had a short interview with Shania on the Orange Carpet. Shania said the following:  I'm full on songwriting at the moment. So I'm really enjoying that. I took a break from writing for a while just to, just to (couldn't understand what she said), had a break, I didn't have a lot to say for a while...just..I said everything I had to say for a while with my last batch of songs, and now I'm ready to say some new things.  See video captures from the show here...ACM Gallery. Check out the VIDEO HERE

0705.18-Shania Starlight

Coty released the following press release to describe the NEW Shania perfume....THINK: Shania by Stetson by day to complement your natural beauty, Shania Starlight by night to bring out your more glamorous side. WHAT IT IS: The allure of the red carpet, bottled. Few stars shine brighter than Shania Twain. Her bold, unique personality has made her a one of the best-selling female recording artists of all time. Not long ago, she partnered with COTY to create Shania by Stetson, a fragrance which celebrated her strong, spirited western chic style. However there is another side of her personality that hasn’t been celebrated, until now. Introducing Shania Starlight, a new fragrance which captures the glamorous, red carpet side of this beloved superstar. Shania Starlight comes in a multi-faceted bottle that sparkles like a star, with smooth sides that capture light upon the golden-hued fragrance it holds. It contains fresh notes of freesia and mandarin, intoxicating night blooming jasmine and sultry cashmere woods and amber. In addition to the eau de toilette, Shania Starlight is available in a silky, shimmering body lotion, to add an extra layer of fragrant seduction to your evening beauty routine. Inspired by the glistening stars of the Western sky, Shania Starlight celebrates the inner star that every woman possesses, the one that shines a bit brighter by night, when the glow of the stars above makes us all feel more special and even more beautiful. It’s the aura of grace and beauty that surrounds Shania when she is on the red carpet. Ideal for special moments and occasions, it is a sensual scent that lets one glow from within and exude an independence and confidence that is at once alluring and captivating.
 

0705.18-CMT ACM Insider wrap up:

May 19th at 2pm EST, CMT USA will be airing a wrap up show of the ACM Awards. Let's hope they got a chance to interview Shania.

0705.15-Shania says album in 2008:

On the Orange Carpet at the 42nd Annual ACM Awards Shania said she is in songwriting mode, and that she is working on a new album which should be ready next year. "I'm enjoying the songwriting part of it. There's a lot of reflection involved when I'm putting songs together...but I do look forward to going back out."  "We haven't even decided where we're to go record it yet...We're putting some demos together. I'm working really hard on the lyrics. I want to be as true to myself as possible, well completely true to myself with the lyrics. It takes a lot of thought."

 

0705.15-Shania opens the ACM Awards:

Shania introduced Reba at the start of the ACM Awards on Tuesday night. Shania then presented the Entertainer of the Year Award to Kenny Chesney at the end of the show.  Be sure to check out the ACM Gallery.

0705.10-Shania to attend ACM Awards [STNAOFC]:

According to a press release posted by a fan on the Shania Boards, Shania is scheduled to attend the ACM Awards Show in Las Vegas on May 15th. The show will be broadcast on CBS and starts at 8pm. Be sure to catch the "Orange Carpet" pre-show on GAC.  Shania is being promoted as a "Special Guest"  Here is the mention from the press release....Special Guest Shania Twain will Participate, Her Awards Show Appearance in Two Years

0705.10-Shania makes FHM Sexiest List [FHM]:

Shania ranks 56 on FHM Magazine's 100 Sexiest Women of 2007 list. Shania is the oldest woman on the list. FHM says "One of the highest-selling recording artists of all-time and the woman who brought sex appeal to country music, Shania hasn’t done much in the past few years, but she’s still as popular as ever" Congratulations Shania!!

0705.01-Congratulations Billy!!!!!

It has been announced that Billy Currington's album Doin' Somethin' Right" has been certified platinum. Billy was  Shania's duet partner for her hit single "Party For Two"

0705.01-Shania Perfume [Canada.com]:

Coty has announced that we should be seeing a new fragrance from Shania in the next six months!!! Stay tuned for details.