From Library Journal
Shania Twain is a mega-country music star whose career spiraled to the top in only four years after she signed with Mercury Records in 1991. Not all was smooth sailing for Twain, who grew up in rural Canada. Her parents were killed in a car crash when she was 21, and she was left with three younger siblings. There were rough waters to cross in the Nashville music industry, and some of her first endeavors, such as videos, were not particularly successful. But by 1995 Twain was one of the hottest stars on the country music circuit. McCall, an author whose work has appeared in Billboard, Journal of Country Music, and other publications, capitalizes on Twain's current momentum in this succinct portrait, more like a lengthy magazine article than a biography. Fans will pull McCall's work off the shelves quickly. Recommended for large public library collections.AKathleen Sparkman, Baylor Univ., Waco, TX
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Description
Shania Twain is not your average country music star, for her appeal extends well beyond country music fans. Millions of music lovers of all types have responded to her singular brand of country-pop, catapulting singles like "You're Still the One" to the top of the charts. Shania has the multi-platinum album sales, she has the high profile, she has the rapt attention of, it seems, the world...and yet she is far more than the sum of these many successes. Growing up in rural Canada amidst great poverty, life was extremely difficult for the young Shania. At age 21, both her parents were killed in a tragic car accident, and she was left to raise three younger siblings alone. The discipline and diligence she was forced to learn served her well in her music career, and provided the basis for her astounding success today. From the cover of Rolling Stone to the cover of Country America, this cross-over wonder has charmed millions around the world, and her fan base continues to grow. Here, finally is her whole story, complete with never-before-seen photos and insider information. This is book Shania fans have been waiting for.
