Introduction
Why Shania Twain’s Performance At The CMT Awards Raised Eyebrows
At the 2020 CMT Music Awards, Shania Twain surprised fans by performing her classic “Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?” live from Switzerland. Instead of a traditional stage, she chose Chaplin’s World, a Swiss museum dedicated to Charlie Chaplin. Surrounded by wax figures and film sets, the performance sparked mixed reactions.
Some fans were confused or unsettled, with comments noting it felt like she was singing to mannequins or in a wax museum. Others found it funny or even creepy, though many still praised her appearance and vocal delivery. Ultimately, the unusual setting made her performance one of the night’s most talked-about moments.
The video also reflects on Twain’s history of bold stage choices, such as riding horses during her Las Vegas residency and blending country with unexpected influences like Drake and Taylor Swift at the 2019 American Music Awards. Despite mixed reviews of the CMT act, the consensus remains clear: Twain is a versatile performer who can take risks, surprise audiences, and still command attention as one of country-pop’s enduring icons.