Introduction
Shania Twain Opens Up About Criticism of Her Voice After Throat Surgery
Shania Twain, the global country-pop icon known for hits like “You’re Still the One” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”, has always been admired for her powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence. But in recent years, the singer has faced a new challenge: criticism about her voice following her open-throat surgery.
Twain underwent the life-changing procedure after being diagnosed with dysphonia caused by Lyme disease, a condition that severely affected her vocal cords. The surgery, while successful in restoring her ability to sing, left her voice with a different texture—something fans and critics alike immediately noticed.
“I had to relearn how to sing,” Twain recently shared in an interview. “It wasn’t just a physical journey, but an emotional one too. My voice doesn’t sound the same, and I’ve had to accept that.”
While many fans have rallied behind her comeback, others have been less forgiving—questioning the quality of her vocals and comparing them to her past performances.
But Twain isn’t letting the negativity hold her back.
“I’ve had people tell me I don’t sound like I used to, and that’s true. But I’m still here. I’m still singing. And I’m proud of the voice I have today because I fought hard to get it back.”
The courage and vulnerability she brings to the stage now resonate on a deeper level. Her journey is not just about reclaiming her voice—it’s about embracing change, facing fear, and redefining what strength sounds like.
For Shania Twain, the music never stopped—it simply evolved.