Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (216053)
United States
November 14, 2025 2:51am CST
I watched a documentary about Shania Twain yesterday; and it was interesting enough that I thought I'd write a brief review/critique:
As you all know, I am not a country music fan with just a few exceptions: Patsy Cline, The Everly Brothers, Glen Campbell singing Wichita Lineman; and when Shania Twain came out with her crossover album changing her concentration from country music to country/pop...BOOM!...I fell in love!
Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl came out in 2022 and followed Shania from when she was a small girl in Canada with her family struggling to buy food to her becoming an international superstar.
As a youngster, she sang in bars after last call. The documentary follows her struggle to become a superstar, including her marriage to collaborator Mutt Lange who was instrumental in helping her write hit songs. She later divorced him.
Shania's release of the album Come on Over established her as a huge country pop superstar; and her music videos broke the stereotypes of what a country star should look like and dress like.
She has sold over 100 million records and is the best-selling female artist in country music history.
If you love Shania or if you have no idea who she is, I highly recommend this documentary. Check YouTube for the trailer, documentary and music videos.
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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@JudyEv (374032)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Nov
@LindaOHio That's nice. It's hard for some of these young people to stay modest.
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@LindaOHio (216053)
• United States
14 Nov
Yes. They say she is very grounded which is good. She doesn't have a big head.
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@LindaOHio (216053)
• United States
15 Nov
She is more country pop now. Here's one of her music videos. It's pretty steamy.
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@celticeagle (186567)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Nov
Shania is quite a woman. I saw a documentary about her too. Didn't she have some ailment for a while? Anxiety or something.
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@LindaOHio (216053)
• United States
15 Nov
She had Lyme Disease. She thought she would never be able to sing again; but she overcame the difficulties.
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@celticeagle (186567)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Nov
@LindaOHio ......Oh, yeah. I remember. It's been several years since I saw that documentary. She's quite a woman.
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@LindaOHio (216053)
• United States
16 Nov
@celticeagle Yes she is and has a dynamite voice.
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@RasmaSandra (95216)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Nov
I have not even heard her sing.
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@RasmaSandra (95216)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Nov
@LindaOHio thanks yes, I like her style and voice,
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@LindaOHio (216053)
• United States
15 Nov
Here's one of her big hits if you have time to listen:
And another one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJL4UGSbeFg&list=RDmqFLXayD6e8&index=2
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@lovebuglena (49800)
• Staten Island, New York
15 Nov
Where did you watch the documentary? I love Shania Twain! I have her greatest hits album. And maybe one other but can’t recall.
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@lovebuglena (49800)
• Staten Island, New York
16 Nov
@LindaOHio I love “Man I Feel Like a Woman” or whatever the exact title is.
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@LindaOHio (216053)
• United States
15 Nov
It was on the Axs station on DISH I think. You might also find it on YouTube. Here's one of her music videos for you!
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@porwest (111869)
• United States
14 Nov
Shania is one of those "is she really country" kind of gals to me. Super talented with fun songs that rock more than twang, and so it separates her a bit from the "pack." And that goes for some other country talents as well for me. I am not a big fan of country either, but some of it I can stomach more than others depending on the artist and the songs.
Take "Seminole Wind" and "Swinging" from John Anderson. I like him. Back in the day I liked Randy Travis, but when it came to him, it really depended on the song.
The new "pop country" and some of the stuff that incorporates a hip-hop vibe do not appeal to me at all.
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@LindaOHio (216053)
• United States
15 Nov
Here's one of my favorites:
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@porwest (111869)
• United States
17 Nov
@LindaOHio Oh, yeah. This is a good one.
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@GardenGerty (167990)
• United States
14 Nov
It is good to learn the background of someone whom you like and respect.
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@LindaOHio (216053)
• United States
15 Nov
She got bitten by a tick and got Lyme Disease. She couldn't sing and thought her career was over with; but she overcame the difficulties.
@ptrikha_2 (49357)
• India
14 Nov
Quite an interesting take on Shania Twain.
I think she has been a playback singer for a few movie tracks.
I am not knowing her songs in particular but know that she has been quite popular.
Now that you have told, I could explore further.
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@FourWalls (83812)
• United States
14 Nov
I’m not interested in her music, but the stories are always fascinating.
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@LindaOHio (216053)
• United States
15 Nov
I really like her because she's not so country.
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@Marilynda1225 (89142)
• United States
14 Nov
I've always loved Shania even from her earliest days.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (87231)
• Rupert, Idaho
15 Nov
I don't watch documentaries...but I do know who she is...and I liked some of her music from the 90s. Haven't heard anything new though
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@LindaOHio (216053)
• United States
15 Nov
The documentary was nice because they showed a lot of her music videos.
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@LindaOHio (216053)
• United States
14 Nov
Her concert would have been great. I want to go to Barry Gibb's last concert; but that's not possible. Paul McCartney is having one with a bunch of other star musicians.
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@jstory07 (147754)
• Roseburg, Oregon
15 Nov
Oh yes she is a great country star along with Dolly Parton.
@moffittjc (127732)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Nov
I love Shania Twain, and would definitely be interested in seeing her documentary.
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@moffittjc (127732)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov
@LindaOHio And even now she still looks beautiful.Talent and beauty, she’s got a lot going for her.
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@LindaOHio (216053)
• United States
16 Nov
She's one cool lady with a dynamite voice.
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@AliCanary (3810)
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18 Nov
She did have some super catchy songs - definitely some great ones to sing at karaoke ("That Don't Impress Me Much" is a personal fave). Beautiful lady, too.
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