Introduction
Shania Twain opens up about several personal and painful chapters in her life, all of which inspired her latest, deeply personal album. She talks about:
🎶 The Album and Writing Process
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She made the bold choice to write the album entirely on her own, without co-writers.
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This was a leap of faith after years of collaboration, resulting in an album that is raw and authentic.
🗣️ Losing Her Voice
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She lost her singing voice due to Lyme disease, contracted from a tick bite during a horseback ride.
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Initially, doctors couldn’t find the cause, but years later it was discovered to be nerve damage affecting her vocal cords, diagnosed by a neurologist.
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She went through years of therapy to regain enough control over her voice to return to music. Though the injury is permanent, she’s now able to sing again and perform live.
👩👦 Motherhood and Time Off
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Her 15-year break from full-time music coincided with raising her son, which she cherishes deeply.
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She enjoyed being a hands-on mother, doing things like cooking and making pancakes.
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During this time, she also wrote an autobiography, did some limited studio work, and had a Las Vegas residency.
💔 Marriage Breakdown
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Shania discusses the painful betrayal of her marriage falling apart due to an affair involving people very close to her.
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Writing about the affair and divorce was emotionally difficult but helped her gain perspective.
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Though it was one of the hardest things she faced, she says it wasn’t the most devastating event in her life.
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The album reflects more than just the divorce — it dives into her entire life story, including trauma, healing, and growth.
❤️ Finding Love Again
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She has since found love again and expresses that the album also celebrates hope, healing, and rediscovery of love.
✨ Skincare & Appearance
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At 52, she credits her youthful look to an unusual skincare product called “Bag Balm”, originally used for cows’ udders — applied while the skin is warm to lock in moisture.
💃 Strictly Come Dancing Performance
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She describes her performance on Strictly Come Dancing as exciting and joyful, especially being surrounded by talented professional dancers.
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