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Upcoming Events
11/19 - Shania's 4th album, "UP!" to be released!
11/19 - Appearance on Latenight with David Letterman (CBS).
11/26 - Appearance on the Today Show (NBC).
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Last Update: November 07, 2002
 The Big Return
11/07/2002 - She's back! Shania's opening performance at the CMA Awards last night marked her big return to the stage in North America and Nashville after a two-year hiatus. She opened the awards with a performance of "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" while dressed in an outfit similar to that of the one she wore in the video.
After the performance she told reporters how she felt about her return: "It didn't have the sort of scary impact that I thought it would because I actually started promotion in Europe a couple of months ago, so I've been able to do quite a bit of TV before coming here. But being back here is special. It was really, really great."
Check out CMAAwards.com for a wrap-up of all the nights events.
Click here to get your copy of UP!
Fan Club and Official Site Open
11/07/2002 - With the release of her 4th album right around the corner, Shania's online presence has hit a new high. Last Friday Shania's Official Fan Club ( http://fanclub.shaniatwain.com ) and new Official web site ( http://shaniatwain.com ) launched together! Fans can now join Shania's new fan club and check out the special pre-release site at shaniatwain.com.
The Fan Club Returns!
10/16/2002 - After four years without an Official Shania Twain Fan Club for the fans to join, we've learned that fans will once again have the opportunity to be a part of an Official Fan Club!
Membership in the Fan Club will include exclusive access to advance concert tickets, limited edition merchandise, and a members-only website packed with news, photos, contests, interviews, message board, as well as a live chat room and many other interactive features. Upon joining, you’ll also receive a membership package and monthly e-mail updates on everything happening with Shania.
Click here to receive future updates about the Fan Club and when it will open!
Shania to Open at CMA's
10/16/2002 - Shania is scheduled to open the CMA Awards show on Wednesday, November 6th with a performance of her new single, "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!"
CMA Awards: Official Site
Single Sets New Record
10/16/2002 - After only about one week on radio, Shania's new single, "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" has broken a record! The single debuted at #24 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart, which is the highest debut ever on that chart by a female artist. Congratulations, Shania!
 Single & Video Released
10/06/2002 - "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!", the first single from Shania's upcoming album, "UP!" can now be heard on radio stations everywhere! The video for "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" has also landed and is currently on strong rotation on CMT, GAC and other music video stations!
"I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" Audio/Video
Listen: Real Audio | Windows Media
Watch: Real | Windows Low | Windows High
Audio/Video courtesy of Shania-Twain.com.
She's Back!
09/28/2002 - October 4th looks like it will be a big day for Shania fans and should mark the return of Shania with a new single and video!
At 1:00 AM EST (6:00 AM GMT) 3C Continuous Cool Country Digital Radio will broadcast Shania's new single, "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" for the first time and fans will be able to listen live on the Internet! 3C Has had the opportunity to preview the new single and had this to say about it:
If you’re a Shania fan, you’re no doubt expecting this single to be good. Well, forget it... it’s better than good, it’s magnificent! Although extremely catchy, the track is also very complex in its construction. There are a number of different sections, so the song never gets boring or repetitive.
Elements in the arrangement include a slightly Middle Eastern-sounding string flourish (reminded me of Holly Valance’s "Kiss Kiss"), and another section with harmony backing vocals that are vaguely reminiscent (to me, anyway) of Queen’s "Bohemian Rhapsody".
There are a few seconds in "I’m Gonna Getcha Good" that will remind you of the "Come On Over" album, but for the most part it sounds fresh and different. Needless to say, it is punchy and extremely commercial. If the rest of the "Up" album is anything like this good, I think there is a good chance sales could match or exceed those of "Come On Over".
As soon as Mercury gives us the green light, we’ll be playing "I’m Gonna Getcha Good" on 3C, and we’ll also have advance previews of other "Up" album tracks in the days before the album’s release. You wouldn’t expect any less from World’s Best Country, 3C! |
You'll be able to listen to the new single and judge for yourself on October 4th at 1:00 AM EST by clicking here!
New Video Also to Premiere - Later that day the video for Shania's new single, "I'm Gonna Getcha Good" will premiere on CMT's Most Wanted Live! The first video from Shania's new album, "UP!" will premiere on MWL at 7:00 PM EST!
Click here for more on the new video...
Mercury States Release Date
09/17/2002 - Shania's new album, "UP!" will be released one week later that originally reported. The new album will be released on November 19th, that according to her record label, Mercury Nashville!
Auction Scores for Relief Fund
09/17/2002 - Autographed items donated by Shania to raise money for the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund went for an astounding $1,009.99 on auction! Funds raised by the auction will go to the families of those lost in the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001.
View Auction...
7th Heaven For Shania
09/03/2002 - Instead of the usual video countdown which had become a standard on Labor Day weekend the past few years, this year CMT ditched the video countdown to premiere one of it's most ancitipated specials to date, the 40 Greatest Women of Country Music. The 3-hour special was a countdown of the top 40 female artists in country music's history and Shania Twain made the list at #7! Those who contributed to the list were other artists, music historians, music journalists and music industry professionals.
While Shania's #7 spot may have been impressive, most Shania fans were more impressed by the sight of Shania speaking on behalf of other artists on the list. Shania who was recently interviewed for the special, looked great and has fans abuzz.
The 40 Greatest Women of Country Music...
Shania Leaves Manager; Signs On With Q
09/03/2002 - The New York Post reports that Shania has said so long to her manager of six years, Jon Landau. Sources indicate that Shania wasn't satisfied with the support she was receiving from Landau's management team as the release of her next album nears.
Twain has now signed on with Q Prime Management, a company which also represents acts like Metallica, Def Leppard and the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Shania Celebrates Birthday
08/28/2002 - Today marks Shania Twain's 37th Birthday and all of us here at Shania.net and ShaniaForums.com would like to wish Shania a safe and Happy Birthday!
Shania To Appear At CMA Awards
08/25/2002 - Neil Haislop at CountryStars.com reports that Shania is Scheduled to appear at the CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 6th! More details on her appearance to be disclosed at a later date.
First Video Filmed In London
08/25/2002 - The first video from Shania's upcoming album has just been filmed in London and should make it's way to television in the fall!
New CMT Special On The Horizon
08/25/2002 - Katie Cook from CMT's Most Wanted Live reports that CMT will air a new special on Shania which will include an interview and behind the scenes footage from Shania's first video. An airtime for the special which was refered to as "Shania In London" has not yet been scheduled. Stay tuned!
Details Circulating In Radio
08/25/2002 - More news and speculation on Shania's new album come thanks to Neil Haislop at CountryStars.com:
Here's the latest information circulating through some top programmers regarding Shania Twain's new single and album.
STUFF KNOWN already, Shania's first single from the fourth album (containing 19 songs, due out Nov. 12.) will be available on DGS one minute after midnight on September 23.
NEW INFO, one report says the title of the song is "I'm Gonna Getcha Good," and that Twain may hold a press conference in Paris where she'll sing and premiere the video.
THE ALBUM release may actually involve the release of three albums of identical songs but each set mixed differently. The GOAL may be to sell more albums worldwide than Michael Jackson's Thriller.
SPECULATION - Shania Twain has already used the remix idea to boost the sales of a previously released album. When she released the re-mixed version of Come On Over for international sales, because the title of the album remained the same, and the same songs remained in the same sequence the sales of the remix album counted were added in to the overall sales of Come On Over. So, by simultaneously releasing country, pop and international versions of the same album, Twain could generate huge sales more quickly.
Confirmation of this information has yet to come from the Shania camp and release dates in Shania's world are subject to change.
 Pre-Order The New Album!
08/18/2002 - Amazon.com is now taking orders for Shania's new album "UP!" The 2-disc album which will be Shania's first since 1997 is tentatively scheduled to be released on November 12, but you can reserve your copy now!
Click here to get your copy of UP!
"UP!" & Coming
08/13/2002 - It's official, Shania Twain's 4th album, entitled "Up!" is scheduled to be released on November 12th, 2002! The album, produced by Mutt Lange, includes 19 new songs, all co-written by Shania and Mutt. The new album's release will come shortly after the 5 year anniversary of the release of "Come On Over," which sold more than 34 million copies worldwide.
Celebrate the news of Shania's new album with the fans over at the The Shania Twain Forums and show us what you think the new album cover should look like, if you could design the album cover
UPDATE (8/15): Shania-Twain.com, the source of the album news has now removed all mention of the new album from their site. The information was said to have been prematurely posted and has yet to be confirmed on denied. Stay tuned for more updates on the new album as it becomes available
New Album Rumors
07/15/2002 - Depending on which source you chose to listen to (and there are many), the new album looks like it will really hit stores this Fall! The album which some say will be titled "Up" has been rumored to be released as early as October or as late as December.
What does Mercury Nashville, Shania's record label have to say about the new album? Not a whole lot. The following message was posted by someone from Mercury Nashville on the message board of Shania's official site, Shania-Twain.com:
"Hey Fans, I know everyone is excited about Shania's upcoming album release and I am sure there is a lot to be excited about. There have been a multitude of dates floating around in conversations and in web postings that forecast actual release dates. Please know that those dates are not firm and cannot be confirmed. As soon as we have confirmed dates, we will let you know. Thanks for your understanding and true patience. Thanks Again...Mercury Records."
Stay tuned to Shania.net for an official announcement regarding the upcoming album, when it becomes available!
Update: Skirt Brings In $1,525
05/29/2002 - The black mini-skirt Shania wore during her performance of "Man! I Feel Like A Woman" at the 1999 Grammy Awards was sold on Yahoo Auctions yesterday to the highest bidder at a price of $1,525! Funds from the sale of the skirt which was also signed by Shania will go to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, For The Children, and The Institute for Meaning and Ethics.
Grammy Mini-Skirt Up For Bids
05/26/2002 - Shania's black mini-skirt worn during her performance of "Man! I Feel Like A Woman" at the 1999 Grammy Awards is up for bids on Yahoo Auctions! The skirt which has been signed by Shania is presented by The DreamCatchers Foundation and Hollywood Charities to benefit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, For The Children, and The Institute for Meaning and Ethics. Bidding ends on 05/27 at 11:27 PM PT.
View auction...
Update: CMT FANtasy Auction
03/31/2002 - The Shania items auctioned off in "CMT's FANtasy Auction" were sold to the highest bidder for a total of $395! Proceeds from the autographed CD, photo and t-shirt will go to support important community outreach and arts education programs!
Shania Items | CMT Auctions Home
Celine, Shania & Mutt
03/31/2002 - Just like Britney Spears' "Oops... I Did It Again" album and Michael Bolton's "Only A Woman Like You" album, Celine Dion's new album, "A New Day Has Come" has it's own touch of Shania & Mutt! The song "Goodbyes (The Saddest Word)" which was written and produced by Shania's husband Mutt Lange also includes backup vocals sung by Shania!
View Article... | Buy "A New Day Has Come"
Thanks to FV from Shania Twain City for the news spotlight!
19 Times Platinum
03/21/2002 - In a small statement that appears on Shania's Official website (Shania-Twain.com), news now comes that as of March 19th, Shania's Come On Over album has reached 19 million in (US) sales. Congratulations to Shania on the 19 times Platinum accomplishment!
Thanks to Shania-Twain.com for the news!
 CMT FANtasy Auction
03/10/2002 - CMT Auctions are currently auctioning off a CD, photo and t-shirt, all autographed by Shania in the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences "FANtasy Auction"! The 13th annual FANtasy Auction started in 1989 and serves to raise funds for important community outreach and arts education programs by offering country music memorabilia to the fans. Along with Shania's "package," the FANtasy auction features items from over 100 artists in over 155 packages. Bidding on the Shania Twain package ends on 03/29 at 10:00 PM ET.
Shania Items | CMT Auctions Home
Thanks to Hal from Country.com for the news!
New Album Update
03/02/2002 - After months of speculation and a growing sense of frustration, the top man at Mercury (Luke Lewis), has shed a little light on Shania's upcoming album!
From CountryStars.com:
Mercury Nashville's top executive, Luke Lewis, tells us he's heard a good portion of what they've recorded so far for the new album and says what he's heard so far is stronger than what she's done before. Scary thought. Twain and Lange are still working on the album and should have enough material to release on one disc, what would normally be a double disc CD release. "I told Mutt, 'Why don't you fill up all 74 minutes of the CD for added value?'" That could amount to 20 some tracks on Twain's fourth CD. RELEASE NOT SET - Lewis says the target date to release the album is sometime in September but emphasizes that no date is at all certain at this point. "Shania and Mutt won't deliver the album until they're sure they have topped themselves, so it could be Fall or Christmas or some other date."
Neil Haislop's Nashville Update
Thanks to "Claudia" from ShaniaForums.com for the news spotlight!
Listen to New Bolton Song!
02/04/2002 - The new Michael Bolton song "Only A Woman Like You," co-written by Shania and husband Mutt Lange is now avaliable for the fans to hear on AOL Music!
Click here to listen to the new Michael Bolton single "Only A Woman Like You," co-written by Shania and Mutt at AOL Music! (Real Audio)
Thanks to "Webber" from ShaniaForums.com for the news spotlight!
Britney Sings Shania
01/30/2002 - In Britney Spears' upcoming movie debut "Crossroads," the 20-year old singer has a scene in which she sings along to Shania's hit, "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!" while driving on a road trip with friends. One can assume this is a little tribute to Shania who lended her songwriting talent to Britney's "Opps! I Did It Again" album by writing "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know" with husband Mutt. Crossroads hits theaters February 15.
Click here for more info...
Thanks to "Eisel" from ShaniaForums.com for the news spotlight!
Shania & Mutt Contribute to Bolton Album
01/30/2002 - Shania and husband Mutt Lange have put their songwriting skills to work again, this time helping to write a new single for Michael Bolton. "Only A Woman Like You," the title track and first single from Bolton's new album (to be released April 23, 2002) was co-written by Shania and Mutt, among others.
Click here for more info...
Thanks to "Eisel" from ShaniaForums.com for the news spotlight!
Super Sunday, Divas Style
01/30/2002 - If you're not a football fan, VH1 has your cure for the Super Bowl Sunday blues with a day-long tribute to the Divas of music with "Divas Bowl 2002." While the Rams and Patriots are at it on the field, you can catch Shania on Driven (02/03, 5:00 PM) and All Access Divas (02/04, 2:00 AM) on VH1.
The Super Sunday salute to divas starts at 10:00 AM on February 3 with Behind The Music, Celine Dion and wraps up at 2:00 AM on February 4 with All Access Divas (All Times EST).
 STC's Jersey Dress
01/30/2002 - For your average collector of Shania Twain memorablia, The Shania Twain Centre in Timmins Ontario is the ultimate collection. Now featured on ShaniaTwainCentre.com is an item that Shania Twain fans and sports fans can appreciate together. Given to Shania as a gift after her "Come On Over" special in Dallas Texas (1999), this unique item is a dress made out of Troy Aikman's #8 jersey. Wow!
ShaniaTwainCentre.com
The Driven Details
01/09/2002 - Less than 24 hours after our original story, more details about the new VH1 show "Driven," have arrived!
From Yahoo News: The new VH1 series "Driven" brings the music world's biggest pop icons' unknown pasts to life with footage that the public has never seen, plus interviews with those special people who played integral roles in their development as artists and individuals, providing a rare glimpse at what they were really like.
There's no such thing as overnight success -- over time, like a jigsaw puzzle, pieces are added, small breakthroughs are made, and eventually the picture of a pop star begins to take shape. "Driven" traces that process from childhood to the first glimmer of stardom, through the eyes of those who knew the artist best and helped play pivotal roles in their development -- teachers, family members, friends, and creative partners. With each episode of "Driven" dedicated to a single artist, the show looks at the stars' blueprints for success and what propelled them to achieve it despite the obstacles that lay in their paths.
Full story at Yahoo.com...
 New VH1 Show to Air
01/08/2002 - On Tuesday, January 15, Shania will be the subject of the first episode of a new VH1 new series called "Driven." While we know very little about the new show at this time, a VH1 comercial says this about the upcoming series: "Driven, The road to stardom isn't always pretty." Stay tuned to Shania.net and VH1.com for more information!
When to catch Driven:
01/15 at 9:00 PM and 01/16 at 2:00 AM
Top Seller In The SoundScan Era
01/07/2002 - Even with album sales in 2001 down 5% (according to SoundScan) from the previous year, Shania's "Come On Over" album came through with sales strong enough to make it the top selling album in the history of SoundScan. According to SoundScan's numbers, Come On Over reached the 14 million mark in 2001, passing Alanis Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill" which has sales of 13.8 million. Founded in 1991, SoundScan is the entertainment industry's main information system for point-of-purchase sales data.
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