"As long as Dolly Parton always likes my music, then I think I’m safe.”-Shania

NEWS UPDATED: February 2004

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0402.28-Win tickets to see Shania on Tour [Emerson Drive]: Shania's opening act Emerson Drive, is giving away tickets to see themselves and Shania in concert. Check out the following link. Click Here.

Tickets will be given out for each show between April and July in North America.

0402.27-Shania and son [CountryStars]:

When Shania is working, like she has been this year, her song Eja travels with her and she makes sure she gets quality time with him. "He's very good, I mean he's been traveling since he was born so he's been on the go from Day One and he's great with it all, really good," Shania says gratefully. "It's tiring," Twain admits. "But I make little rules, you know. I like to be home every night for bath and bed time and we spend our mornings together. Or I'll make sure there's a time in the middle of the day if I can't be there in the evenings, that I get to go visit him and we have lunch together. And you know, we always manage to, I think, spend more time together than a lot of mums get to that work 8 to 5. So I find it's pretty manageable."
 

0402.27-Shania named as one of Country's influential artists: [Country Weekly]: Shania was named one of ten influential artists in Country Music. Of all the superstars in country music, Shania Twain has come the farthest. From her impoverished beginnings in northern Ontario, Canada, she skyrocketed to international success in the mid-'90s, with scores of hits, armfuls of awards (including Entertainer of the Year honors from the CMA and ACM) and a position as the best-selling female country artist of all time....While Shania landed her record deal in large part because of her original material, her self-titled debut album in 1993 featured only one of her songs. But that changed after she met a long-distance admirer named Robert John "Mutt" Lange, a successful rock producer who loved her voice and her original songs. He soon became her biggest supporter and later her husband. Living today in Switzerland with their son, Eja, the power couple has written, produced and recorded songs that have taken Shania's career into the stratosphere. And they've done it their way, with a style that's instantly identifiable and universally appealing. Be sure to pick up the special cover with Shania!!
 

0402.27-Shania nominated for Amadeus Awards

Shania is nominated for two Amadeus Awards in Austria. Her album, Up!, is nominated in the Album Of The Year - International category -- while "Up! Live In Chicago," is up for Music DVD Of The Year. The awards ceremony will take place on April 28. No word if Shania is attending at this time.
 

0402.25-VOTE FOR SHANIA [CMT]:

Shania has been nominated for 3 awards for her hit video "Forever and For Always". Shania will also be performing at the award show as well. The show will air April 21st at 8pm on CMT. Dolly Parton, Shania's idol will be hosting.

Nominations:

Flame Worthy Video of the Year
Flame Worthy Female Video of the Year
Flame Worthy Hottest Video of the Year

VOTE NOW!!!!

0402.22-Shania's takes Glasgow [Scotsman]:

Shania partied with her fans in Scotland tonight:

....That Don’t Impress Me Much or Man, I Feel Like A Woman? These Twain standards are among the few self-consciously pop songs of our time which have transcended mere big hit status to become part of social tradition. In a spangly pink stetson.  Twain’s appeal is that of the glamorous girl next door, but there are a few things which separate her from lesser mortals. Her multi-million-selling albums. Her technically impressive and hugely expensive in-the-round stage set-up. Her talent for singing and signing autographs at the same time. The way she teams a vest top and hockey boots with diamanté jewellery. Her personal air-conditioning system which gently wafts through her freshly Silvikrined mane of hair. But, in many ways, Twain is just like you and me. She enjoys a laugh with her buddies and, to that end, she has hired the perkiest backing band ever to fit round a circular stage. They hopped up to join Twain on her central plateau; she leapt down to skirt the perimeter of the stage, on a perpetual tour of duty. There were extended hands to touch, programmes to sign, toys to receive and babies to kiss. Boy, did Shania work that hall....
 

0402.21-VOTE FOR SHANIA!!!!! [CMW]:

Support Shania and vote for the 7th Annual Canadian Radio
Music Awards on Saturday March 6, 2004. VOTE!!!
 

0402.21-Up! Tour on course:

According to Neil Haislop, from CountryStars.com Shania's world tour in on course to gross over 100 million dollars.

0402.21-Shania looks to the future:

Finally, the amount of "good times" Shania Twain has to appreciate is growing daily while she continues to sell albums by the millions and continues to reach out to her audience through a world tour that will take her to five continents before it's over later this year. The question is, how long will Shania continue to build what is already the most successful female country singing career in history? Shania sees no end in sight, anticipating a cycle of taking time off to write and record an album, then returning to the concert trail to perform it for the people. "Well, I was looking forward to the change again (this last time). I mean I'm just always going to need change. I've been in this music industry since I was a very young child, always traveling, always going new places, meeting new people, so I think it's just in my blood now and I would be very bored if I wasn't doing this. So I need the change anyway. And the 3 1/2 years of sitting to write the music, make a record, have a baby was long enough and I really did look forward to just getting out and then sharing the music and changing the pace again. So it's again just another refreshing change for me."
 

0402.21-Shania's down time:

Shania's personal and real affection for her fans is just one example of how down-to-earth she is. She's a real person who has her life priorities in order, particularly since the birth of her son, Eja.  "Well, it's been a real change of priorities of course but just naturally. I mean it's just been a pleasure to change my priorities because in a way, you know, when you're the mom---especially 'cause I nursed for the first 14 months---I became more of a priority in my life than I'd ever been before. I had to really take care of myself, get more rest and you know, 'cause you have to be there for your baby. So in a sense I had to start paying more attention to myself and I kinda liked that, so. And I get more time, more quality down time because I have a child now. I get to go to the zoo and I get to go to the park and I'm doing things that I wouldn't have done if I didn't have a child in my down time."
 

0402.19-Shania's simple pleasures [CountryStars]:

Given a little time just to herself, what does Shania like to do? She says, "Well, I enjoy getting a massage, that would be luxurious. I enjoy being with horses, I'm like a kid in a candy store if I'm around horses for the day. And just doing laid back things. A day of luxury would be reading, just sitting to read, or a day in a book store, that would be really fun."
 

0402.19-Shania has no complaints [CMT Canada]:

SHANIA continues her Up! world tour in London and Belfast this week. Shania reports, “Things are very, very good right now. Of course we travel a lot – we’ll be traveling constantly for at least the next year. Life is going good – I have no complaints. It’s tiring juggling career and being a mom at the same time, but really life is great.”
 

0402.17-Shania Presents Brit Award:

Shania presented the International Male Vocalist Award to Justin Timberlake. And no, there was no Super Bowl antics:

0402.17-Down to earth [CountryStars]:

When you have enough money to live like a queen, with others doing menial tasks for you, Shania Twain says she resists giving over personal tasks to others. "I do a lot of my own shopping. Sometimes I have somebody go out and just pick out a bunch of stuff for me if I'm in a rush and I'll pick through it, but I'm pretty hands on that way. I wouldn't just let someone dress me, I like to pick things that are comfortable and that's the most important thing, whether it's in fashion or not, it has to be comfortable. So I'm very involved in all of that; after all I have to wear it, so..."
Shania also doesn't feel that she has to appear looking like "Shania" the star every day.  "Oh, there are a lot of days where it's very low key. Make-up for sure. You know, I don't always use a make-up artist. It's a little bit of both I think, it just depends on what it is that I'm doing."
 

0402.16-"Are you ready London?"

Shania performed her first of two shows on London today!!!

0402.16-Missing Shania already [ic]:

Shania continues to take Europe by storm!!!! Check out this review from IC:

Such is the popularity of US singer Shania Twain that another show has already been booked at Newcastle's MetroRadio Arena next month.
And on Saturday night it was easy to see why; the lady has class. Songs such as Honey I'm Home, Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You) and That Don't Impress Me Much are now part of the national subconscious.
Even people who don't know the singer must be aware of the songs from shopping centre tapes, car radios, pub juke boxes and the like. Backed by a slick band, she raced through a dynamic repertoire beginning with Man! I feel like a Woman! Shania used to be a country singer, but Saturday's performance was pure rock and roll. She signed autographs while in full voice and hauled a girl up from the audience for one number, where they performed an impressive duet. She even wore a Newcastle United top for the last few songs, to the approval of the audience. We left hoping to secure tickets for the next Arena show in March, so uplifting had the experience been.
 

0402.14-NEW VIDEO & NEW SINGLE!!!!!!!!

Be sure to request Shania's NEW single and video "It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing" It is VERY important that we show our support for the latest single. Let's get Shania to #1 on the country chart!!!! Let's show country radio a thing or two!!!

0402.14-Shania has fans eating out of her hand:

Shania performed in Sheffield England on the 13th, and according to Sheffield Today : Shania Twain has probably never heard of the late Tommy Cooper but their effect on a Sheffield audience bear a striking resemblance. Old-timers will regale you with tales of how the comedian would stand behind the curtain at the Fiesta, with just his shoes slightly peeping out under the curtain. He didn't really have to do much after that; he had them eating out of his hand. Fast forward to 2004 and the Hallam FM Arena. Twain's opening gambit is to appear behind a giant curtain and utter the line: "Are you ready, Sheffield?" The sell-out crowd were, the atmosphere utterly and overwhelmingly electric, the diehards in the front rows up on their feet already. Feel Like a Woman was for starters and she didn't disappoint her adoring fans. The session, complete with her slick band, including the fiddlers three, ended after two hours with fireworks and streamers, and everyone seemed to have enjoyed it. She's back on March 8 at the Arena. Well worth the experience. If you have pictures from this show, or any of her European shows coming up and would like to share them with Shania Fans around the world, email them to me at cbspock@shaniasplace.com I will create galleries like I did for the first leg of the tour.
 

0402.11-Shania in Paris:

Shania kicked off her Up! World Tour's European leg today in Paris, France. If you have pictures from this show, or any of her European shows coming up and would like to share them with Shania Fans around the world, email them to me at cbspock@shaniasplace.com I will create galleries like I did for the first leg of the tour.

0402.11-More Juno News [Juno]:

CONGRATULATIONS SHANIA!!!!! Shania has been nominated for 2 Juno Awards this year. Shania is nominated for the Fan Choice Award [see story below, and remember to vote]. She was also nominated for Country Recording, for Up! From the Juno site:

The incredible career of Shania Twain just keeps on heading Up!. The biggest-selling female artist in country music history has racked up international album sales of over 60 million. The overflowing trophy cabinet of the pride of Timmins includes three 2003 JUNO Awards (Shania acted as charming host for awards night), with the much-coveted JUNO Fan Choice Award amongst them. Her most recent blockbuster album, Up!, has surpassed diamond in domestic sales, and has been certified gold or platinum in 24 other countries.

0402.10-Juno Fan Choice Award [CTV]:

Vote for Shania for the "Fan Choice Award" for the Juno Awards 2004. Shania won this award last year when she hosted the show. Voting starts on February 11th. Click the Juno logo on the left to vote!!!

0402.08-Grammy Awards Update:

Once again, Shania goes empty handed at a USA Award show.

0402.08-Grammy Awards:

Although Shania is not appearing on he show, Shania is nominated for three awards tonight. Best Country Album, Song, and Female Vocal Performance. Good luck Shania!!!

0402.08-Shania movie update [Toronto Star]:

The CBC is working on a movie about Shania Twain. Well some more details are now available. The movie will focus on Shania's life in Timmins, and end at the point she goes to Nashville. Robin Eggar, who wrote the book that the movies is based on was a bit concern that his work would have been chopped up. However after meeting with the screenwriters he is happy with the direction of the production. So what was the inspiration behind this movie? "They came onto her story in an interesting way," says the lanky Eggar, stretching out his denim-clad legs in his publisher's downtown office last week. "They had wanted to do something about child poverty in Canada, but they insisted there had to be an uplifting message at the end."  A jagged grin splits his face. "So they asked themselves, `Who do we know in this country who grew up really poor and then made it really big?' and the answer, of course, was Shania Twain." The more Eggar talked to Alper, the more he liked his ideas. "He was coming at it from a different angle, not another shoddy showbiz knock-off, but a story about the real woman."

0402.06-More Charity Auctions:

"The Wolf", a Texas radio station is holding an auction to raise money to benefit  St. Jude Children's Hospital. Shania has signed a promotional life sized stand up for the station to auction off to benefit the hospital. Click on the image below to bid!!!!

0402.06-Shania popular in Brazil [Western Producer]:

...They love country music here, and they love Shania Twain. "She is very popular here, very famous, the most famous in the world," said Maria Moreira, manager of the Som Des Pistas music store in the shopping mall of this city of 200,000. Her storefront, which faces the mall's food court, holds a large screen TV that repeatedly plays Shania Twain concert videos, and the store's main wall holds a large poster for the Canadian superstar's Up album, flanked on each side by a TV showing the same Shania concert.
"In country music, it's one of the best selling albums," said Nirley Mendonca, a store clerk...

0402.04-CMT Grammy Predictions [CMT]:

Chet Flippo and his CMT writers who usually attack Shania, did say some nice things about her, in their picks for the Grammy Awards:

For Best Country Vocal Performance:

Flippo: Patty's lovely "On Your Way Home" is my pick, but Shania has one of her strongest songs ever.
Shelburne: Loveless' "On Your Way Home" moved me the most, but I'd suggest that Twain ought to make room on her mantle.
Best Country Song [goes to songwriter]:

Flippo: That drinking thang biases Academy voters, so toss out "Beer" and "Five O'Clock." "Celebrity" feels a bit too frivolous for NARAS voters. Pat Green is still too green and unknown for the voters. Take it home, Shania.
Shelburne: Shania, of course. It's the only ballad here, and it's also the most melodic. This is where she'll be rewarded for keeping country music in the public eye.
Gilbert: They're all perfectly good songs, but I agree that it's hard to imagine any of them will be deemed a classic a decade from now. The closest thing would be "Forever and For Always."
Best Country Album:

Flippo: You would think that the two Willies would cancel each other out. It's not Faith's year karma-wise for this album. Lyle always has a shot, and Shania is the favorite. My pick is the superb Louvin tribute album.
Morris: With fingers crossed and motor running, I give the laurels here to Shania Twain's Up! But my heart and vote are pledged to the various-artisted Livin', Lovin', Losin': Songs of the Louvin Brothers.
Shelburne: The Louvin tribute just might take it, considering that 34 artists appear on the album. Plus, it's magnificent. Lyle Lovett won this award in 1996 and might capture it again. But my final prediction is Shania Twain.
 

0402.04-Shania pictures [Mclaren]:

Photographer Richard Mclaren took some pictures of Shania that have been used in some magazines to promote her latest album Up!. Check out his website.

0402.03-Super Bowl Shania's fault?? [Times Record]:

Yes ladies and gentleman, Mark Kreidler from the Times Record News says we should have seen Janet's performance coming. Since Shania performed on the show last year.

....Instead, it's deflecting blame and trying to get the world to believe it didn't see this coming. But it saw this coming - in deed, if not in specific detail. If you saw Shania Twain in her S&M outfit in San Diego last year, you pretty much knew there weren't many boundaries left for the Super Spectacle....

Here is a novel idea, blame Janet and Justin for the antics, and not Shania. Let Mark know what you think, he can be reached via email at: mkreidler@sacbee.com
 

0402.03-Up! One disc or two? [CountryStars]:

...the status of Shania Twain's UP! sales is a bit confusing. Normally, every disc in an album release is counted. If it's one disc that sells a million, then the count certified is 1 million. If there are 5 discs in a single collection of works and the collection sells a million, then that album collection will be certified for 5 million records sold. In Shania's case, when Up!, first came out, she decided to count the two-disc set as just one unit sold, going against what the RIAA certifying company normally does. So, when 5 million, two-disc units were sold, people have referred to it as 5 times platinum. But, a month or so back, Shania and her label apparently decided they should be consistent with the normal practice of crediting all discs in a collection of songs on one album, and have now embraced the larger 10 million albums sold figure to be able to add another "Diamond" (10 million-selling) album to Shania's amazing career.
 

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