Shania Twain is on a mission to shake up the country music industry, calling for greater equality and diversity in the genre that has nurtured her own career since childhood.
The legendary singer-songwriter used her acceptance speech at Sunday's CMT Awards to address what she sees as a glaring issue: the lack of representation and opportunities for women and artists from diverse backgrounds. In fact, Twain believes that this industry has been "dys servicing" its rich history, which has raised many talented musicians, including herself.
Twain referenced her own hit song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", saying it never could have become the empowering anthem it is today if she had known what an impact it would have. The phrase has taken on a life of its own, inspiring numerous communities around the world and becoming a symbol of female power and identity.
"I believe in an all-inclusive country music," Twain declared, likening the industry to family. "We're all part of this genre's DNA." Her message is clear: it's time for the industry standard to change and provide equal opportunities for artists from different walks of life.
Twain highlighted her commitment to promoting diversity by showcasing a range of talented artists on her upcoming "Queen of Me" tour, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and more. She has also used her platform to champion the work of African American singers, such as The BoykinZ.
Twain emphasized that she will continue to be a trailblazer in this industry, determined to ensure that all artists receive fair play regardless of their background or demographic. With her powerful voice and unwavering commitment to equality, Twain is leading the charge for change in country music.
The legendary singer-songwriter used her acceptance speech at Sunday's CMT Awards to address what she sees as a glaring issue: the lack of representation and opportunities for women and artists from diverse backgrounds. In fact, Twain believes that this industry has been "dys servicing" its rich history, which has raised many talented musicians, including herself.
Twain referenced her own hit song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", saying it never could have become the empowering anthem it is today if she had known what an impact it would have. The phrase has taken on a life of its own, inspiring numerous communities around the world and becoming a symbol of female power and identity.
"I believe in an all-inclusive country music," Twain declared, likening the industry to family. "We're all part of this genre's DNA." Her message is clear: it's time for the industry standard to change and provide equal opportunities for artists from different walks of life.
Twain highlighted her commitment to promoting diversity by showcasing a range of talented artists on her upcoming "Queen of Me" tour, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and more. She has also used her platform to champion the work of African American singers, such as The BoykinZ.
Twain emphasized that she will continue to be a trailblazer in this industry, determined to ensure that all artists receive fair play regardless of their background or demographic. With her powerful voice and unwavering commitment to equality, Twain is leading the charge for change in country music.
! It's about time someone with so much power and influence speaks out about this issue 
. Country music needs a refresh and Shania's all-inclusive vibe is just what it needs 
. Can't wait to see her Queen of Me tour and the amazing artists she's featuring on it! 
It's gonna be epic 
Shania's speech was fire 
! She slayed the CMT Awards and dropped some knowledge 
about the industry's lack of diversity 
. We need more women and underrepresented artists on that stage 
. Let's get behind Shania and support this movement, it's going to be epic! 
, though. I was listening to this old song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" and it hit me how weird it is that she had no idea what kinda impact she'd have back in the day 
. It's crazy to think about how much representation there is (or lack thereof) in country music nowadays. I mean, it's not all bad - we do get some awesome female artists popping up now 
. And can we talk about how messed up the whole industry's history is? 
It's like they're trying to whitewash their own achievements or something. Anyway, I'm glad Twain's using her platform to bring attention to this issue - it's time for some real change in country music 
.
i mean who else would call out the industry for being so biased 
like shania knows what's up with that song "man! i feel like a woman!" it's literally become an anthem for every girl and woman everywhere 
i love how she's using her platform to showcase all these talented artists from different backgrounds, it's about time we saw more diversity on the country music scene 
... don't get me wrong, I love that she's speaking out about representation and diversity 
. And what about all the artists who are already pushing boundaries in the genre? Like, where do they fit into her "all-inclusive" vision 
... still, kudos to her for using her platform to bring attention to these issues 
. Shania's "Queen of Me" tour is a great step in the right direction, featuring talented women and non-binary artists who are gonna bring some serious fire to the stage 
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I'm curious, do you think Shania Twain's message about representation and diversity in country music will actually make a difference? 
But isn't this just a PR move to make Twain seem like a social justice warrior? 
Is she genuinely committed to creating change, or is it all about boosting her reputation?
. Country music has been hiding some amazing talent 
. It's about time we shift the narrative and make this industry more inclusive 
. Shania's commitment to promoting diversity through her tour is a great starting point 
, and I'm looking forward to seeing how this movement evolves 
. And featuring African American singers like The BoykinZ is a huge step forward for the industry 
is it gonna be easy or hard for the industry to change? 
Shania, you're a QUEEN 
and I'll be following your lead in demanding more diversity and equality in country music 
Country music's been stuck in a rut for ages, and Shania Twain's finally decided to shake things up 
. But seriously, it's about time someone spoke up about the lack of diversity in country music. Twain's got the voice and the platform to make some noise 
, not just empty promises 
just heard about Shania Twain's speech at the CMT Awards and I gotta say, she's speaking truth 
... country music industry has been pretty toxic when it comes to women & artists from diverse backgrounds 
Twain's got some serious guts for calling out this stuff and demanding change