Shania Twain Calls for Greater Representation in Country Music.
Country music legend Shania Twain has used her platform to advocate for greater diversity and inclusion within the genre she helped shape with hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" and "You're Still the One." The 52-year-old singer-songwriter was honored with the Equal Play Award at Sunday's CMT Awards, an award that recognizes artists who have demonstrated commitment to breaking down barriers in the industry.
Twain expressed her gratitude for the recognition, acknowledging how far she has come since writing those iconic lyrics. "When I wrote 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' I honestly had no idea it would become an undercurrent of my decades-long career," she said, highlighting how one statement can have a profound impact on others.
The phrase has been adopted by various communities worldwide and has become a powerful symbol of empowerment for Twain. "It's amazing how one statement can empower so many," she noted, emphasizing the significance of this phrase in her own journey as an artist.
Twain emphasized the importance of inclusivity in country music, calling it a genre that is meant to bring people together. "We're family," she said, urging artists and industry professionals to recognize the need for greater diversity and representation.
To achieve this goal, Twain has partnered with talented emerging artists from diverse backgrounds on her "Queen of Me" tour, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and others. By celebrating these artists, Twain aims to promote a more inclusive and equitable country music industry.
As for her own legacy, Twain said she will continue to use her platform as a trailblazer to advocate for greater representation. "Together, let's ensure all our fellow artists get equal play regardless of gender, age or race," she declared, emphasizing the need for collective action to bring about meaningful change.
In addition to promoting diversity on her tour, Twain also used the CMT Awards stage to perform with The BoykinZ, a talented African American singing group consisting of sisters who are rising country stars. This moment was made possible by Kelly Clarkson's surprise appearance on Clarkson's daytime talk show, where she brought Twain out to meet the trio.
Twain's commitment to greater representation and inclusivity in country music is a testament to her enduring legacy as an artist and advocate for positive change.
Country music legend Shania Twain has used her platform to advocate for greater diversity and inclusion within the genre she helped shape with hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" and "You're Still the One." The 52-year-old singer-songwriter was honored with the Equal Play Award at Sunday's CMT Awards, an award that recognizes artists who have demonstrated commitment to breaking down barriers in the industry.
Twain expressed her gratitude for the recognition, acknowledging how far she has come since writing those iconic lyrics. "When I wrote 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' I honestly had no idea it would become an undercurrent of my decades-long career," she said, highlighting how one statement can have a profound impact on others.
The phrase has been adopted by various communities worldwide and has become a powerful symbol of empowerment for Twain. "It's amazing how one statement can empower so many," she noted, emphasizing the significance of this phrase in her own journey as an artist.
Twain emphasized the importance of inclusivity in country music, calling it a genre that is meant to bring people together. "We're family," she said, urging artists and industry professionals to recognize the need for greater diversity and representation.
To achieve this goal, Twain has partnered with talented emerging artists from diverse backgrounds on her "Queen of Me" tour, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and others. By celebrating these artists, Twain aims to promote a more inclusive and equitable country music industry.
As for her own legacy, Twain said she will continue to use her platform as a trailblazer to advocate for greater representation. "Together, let's ensure all our fellow artists get equal play regardless of gender, age or race," she declared, emphasizing the need for collective action to bring about meaningful change.
In addition to promoting diversity on her tour, Twain also used the CMT Awards stage to perform with The BoykinZ, a talented African American singing group consisting of sisters who are rising country stars. This moment was made possible by Kelly Clarkson's surprise appearance on Clarkson's daytime talk show, where she brought Twain out to meet the trio.
Twain's commitment to greater representation and inclusivity in country music is a testament to her enduring legacy as an artist and advocate for positive change.
! She's like, totally paving the way for others to shine too 
. I love how she's collaborating with emerging artists from diverse backgrounds on her tour - it's all about lifting each other up and celebrating our differences 
. And let's be real, who doesn't want to see more African American faces in country music? It's time for a change and Shania is leading the way 
. I'm so grateful for artists like Kelly Clarkson who are using their platforms to bring people together - it's all about spreading love & positivity 
. Shania Twain is truly a queen and her legacy will continue to inspire us all 
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... it's awesome that Shania Twain is using her platform to bring about some real change 
. Like, the whole idea of country music being all about bringing people together, it makes sense 
. But honestly, I think it's been kinda slow to get there 
. I mean, we've had artists like Twain paving the way for so long, but it still feels like we're just starting to scratch the surface 
. And I'm all about Twain's "we're family" vibe 
... like, let's get together and make this happen 
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like it's supposed to be some kind of exclusive club. we should be celebrating our differences and having each other's backs, not tearing each other down 
keep being you girl 
and pairing up with kelly clarkson for a collab was pure magic 
. can't wait to see what else she has in store for us 
. I think it's great that she's using her platform to speak out about diversity in country music, but maybe we should be focusing on the importance of quality over quantity instead? 
There are already so many talented artists from diverse backgrounds making amazing music - why do they need to be pushed into the spotlight just because it's not their turn yet? 
and performing with The BoykinZ on stage 
it's amazing to see her using her platform to promote inclusivity and equality in an industry that's often been lacking in these areas 
!
how one person can make such a big impact just by speaking up and using their platform to promote inclusivity. The fact that she's working with talented artists from different backgrounds on her tour is super inspiring 
I mean, what a great way for Shania Twain to use her platform 
. It's about time someone spoke up for more diversity in country music 
. I'm sure Shania Twain's influence will just trickle down to everyone else and suddenly country music will be all about diversity and inclusivity 
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. Its funny how one song can have such an impact, like 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' has become this anthem for empowerment and all 
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. its about time country music becomes more inclusive and i love that she's not just talking the talk but walking the walk 
. She wrote "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" and totally turned it into an anthem for every single person who's ever felt like they don't quite fit in