How many albums has Shania Twain sold? Singer announces new album 'Queen Of Me'
ONTARIO, CANADA: Shania Twain is a worldwide music phenomenon. Her album 'Come On Over' is the sixth biggest-selling album in the US; she has also got 16 Top Ten hits, half of which reached no 1. Twain has amassed multi-platinum album sales in 32 nations, including Canada, Australia, the UK, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Norway. She is returning in 2023 with a new album and a tour to match.
The legendary singer made the announcement on Friday, October 28, revealing the title of her upcoming album in addition to other details. "I am unbelievably excited to announce 'Queen Of Me' - the new album and tour," she wrote in an Instagram post.
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After the release of the album, the tour will kick off on April 28 in Spokane, Washington, and run through the end of July in Canada and the United States, with additional tour dates in the United Kingdom scheduled for September. She has already released the album's first single, 'Waking Up Dreaming',as a teaser.
"These days, I'm feeling very comfortable in my own skin - and I think this album reflects that musically. Life is short and I want to be uplifted, colorful, unapologetic and empowered. I want to carry a clear message, particularly as a woman, to always remember my power and I hope the songs are a reminder to you, of that same power inside you," Twain captioned in her Instagram post. "I want to celebrate this new chapter with you all on my tour! Vegas has been a dream, but I’m ready to be on the road and sing with you, dance with you and have a kick ass night out with you! This one's gonna be a big party - no inhibitions, no conditions, let's get a little out of line!! I’ll be Queen Of Me – you be Queen of YOU!"
Albums
Twain released her debut album named 'Shania Twain' in 1993. 'The Woman in Me' was released in 1995. The album has sold an estimated 20 million copies worldwide and was certified diamond by RIAA. Twain released her follow-up album, 'Come On Over', in 1997 and hit the road for its tour in 1998-99. It was the second best-selling album of the 1990s in the US with 12,110,660 units sold; and was certified diamond by the RIAA on April 7, 1999.
Next was 'On The Way' which came out in 1999. She released her next album 'Up!' in 2003. 'Up!' sold over 5.4 million copies and was certified 11 times platinum (diamond) by the RIAA for being a multi-disc release with over 100 minutes in length. Nevertheless, as Twain's third diamond album, it made her the only artist to have three consecutive diamond RIAA certified albums.
'Still the One: Live from Vegas', Twain's first live album, and 'Now' came out in 2015 and 2017, respectively. Her upcoming album is called 'Queen Of Me', which is said to release on February 3, 2023.
'Queen Of Me' is now available for preorder and its tour tickets go on sale on November 4, 10am local time.