1. Shania Twain

2. Born: Aug 28, 1965 Eileen Regina Edwards In Windsor, Canada Changed name to Shania in 1993, which means “On my way”. Twain comes from her Step-Father who adopted her as a child.

3. Work History Started singing in bars at age 8. Wrote 1 st songs at 10. At 13 she was asked to perform on CBS’s Tommy Hunter show. Also sang with a local band called “Longshot” Early 80’s worked with fathers reforestation business in Ontario.

4. Music training She received singing lessons from coach Ian Garret. She would clean his house for payment

5. Significant works Man I feel like a Woman – Co-wrote with Mutt Lange Honey I’m Home – Co-wrote with Mutt Lange Forever and for Always – Co – wrote with Mutt Lange

6. Composition Shania wrote many of her own songs and co wrote a lot with her ExHusband Mutt Lange

7. What speaks to me Her music makes me feel Happy Her music makes me want to dance

8. Influences She desired to be a pop or rock singer, but sang country songs like Willie Nelson’s songs so much better.

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