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Shania Twain. Shania Twain. Born: Aug 28, 1965 Eileen Regina Edwards In Windsor, Canada Changed name to Shania in 1993, which means “On my way”. Twain comes from her Step-Father who adopted her as a child. Work History. Started singing in bars at age 8. Wrote 1 st songs at 10.
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Shania Twain • Born: Aug 28, 1965 • Eileen Regina Edwards • In Windsor, Canada • Changed name to Shania in 1993, which means “On my way”. Twain comes from her Step-Father who adopted her as a child.
Work History • Started singing in bars at age 8. • Wrote 1st songs at 10. • At 13 she was asked to perform on CBS’s Tommy Hunter show. Also sang with a local band called “Longshot” • Early 80’s worked with fathers reforestation business in Ontario.
Music training • She received singing lessons from coach Ian Garret. She would clean his house for payment
Significant works • Man I feel like a Woman – Co-wrote with Mutt Lange • Honey I’m Home – Co-wrote with Mutt Lange • Forever and for Always – Co – wrote with Mutt Lange
Composition • Shania wrote many of her own songs and co wrote a lot with her ExHusband Mutt Lange
What speaks to me • Her music makes me feel Happy • Her music makes me want to dance
Influences • She desired to be a pop or rock singer, but sang country songs like Willie Nelson’s songs so much better.
My Info • Biography.com • Wikipedia • People.com • Fanpop.com • ShaniaTwain.com