Who Is Shania Twain? Age, Biography and Wiki
Shania Twain was born on August 28, 1965, making her 59 years old in 2025. Hailing from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Twain is renowned as one of the best-selling female artists in country music history. Over the years, she has garnered numerous accolades, including five Grammy Awards and numerous American Music Awards, making her a significant figure in the music industry.
| Occupation | Autobiographer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 28, 1965 |
| Age | 59 Years |
| Birth Place | Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | Canada |
Popularity
Shania Twain's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
In 2025, Shania Twain stands tall at approximately 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm). Her weight fluctuates based on her health and fitness regimen, but she generally maintains a healthy weight of around 140 lbs (63.5 kg). While specific measurements can vary, Twain has often highlighted the importance of fitness and wellness, boasting a balanced lifestyle which keeps her body in optimal condition.
Twain has received five Grammy Awards, two World Music Awards, 39 BMI Songwriter Awards, inductions to Canada's Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as well as the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
According to the RIAA, she is the only female artist in history to have three (consecutive) albums certified Diamond by the RIAA and is the seventh best-selling female artist in the United States. Altogether Twain is ranked as the 10th best-selling artist of the Nielsen SoundScan era.
Billboard listed her as the 13th Greatest Music Video Female Solo Artist of all time (42nd overall). According to Billboard Boxscore, she is the highest-grossing female country touring artist with $421.1 million gross from her concert tours.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Shania Twain's personal life has often been the subject of public interest. In 2025, she is in a romantic relationship with her boyfriend, Ahlamalik Williams, a talented dancer and choreographer. The couple has been dating since 2020 and has been spotted together at various events, openly showcasing their affection for one another. Twain was previously married to music producer Mutt Lange, but the couple divorced in 2010 after more than a decade of marriage.
Raised in Timmins, Ontario, Twain pursued singing and songwriting from a young age before signing with Mercury Nashville Records in the early 1990s. Her self-titled debut studio album was a commercial failure upon release in 1993.
After collaborating with producer and later husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange, she rose to fame with her second studio album, The Woman in Me (1995), which brought her widespread success. It sold over 20 million copies worldwide, spawned eight singles, including "Any Man of Mine" and earned her a Grammy Award.
Twain's third studio album, Come On Over (1997), is recognized by Guinness World Records as the biggest-selling studio album by a female solo artist. It also became the best-selling country album, best-selling album by a Canadian, and one of the world's best-selling albums of all time, selling over 40 million copies worldwide.
Come On Over produced twelve singles, including "You're Still the One", "From This Moment On", "That Don't Impress Me Much" and "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" and earned her four Grammy Awards. Her fourth studio album, Up!
(2002), spawned eight singles, including "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!", "Ka-Ching!" and "Forever and for Always", selling over 20 million copies worldwide, also being certified Diamond in the United States.
Net Worth and Salary
Shania Twain's net worth is estimated to be around $400 million in 2025, making her one of the wealthiest female musicians in the world. Her wealth is attributed to her successful music career, extensive touring, and various business ventures, including fashion and endorsements. Her Las Vegas residency and album sales have significantly contributed to her impressive financial portfolio.
In Timmins, Shania started singing at bars at the age of eight to try to help pay her family's bills; she often earned CA$20 between midnight and 1 a.m. performing for remaining customers after the bar had finished serving alcohol.
Although she expressed a dislike for singing in those bars, she believes that this was her own kind of performing-arts school on the road. She has said of the ordeal, "My deepest passion was music and it helped. There were moments when I thought, 'I hate this.' I hated going into bars and being with drunks.
But I loved the music and so I survived." She states that the art of creating, of actually writing songs, "was very different from performing them and became progressively important".
Career, Business and Investments
Shania Twain's music career took off in the 1990s with hits like "Any Man of Mine" and "You're Still the One." As of 2025, she continues to tour and perform, bringing her classic hits to new and longtime fans alike. Beyond music, Twain has diversified her interests into fashion, owning her clothing line, and investing in real estate. She is also involved in charitable foundations aimed at helping young women and children through education and health initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to giving back.
As of 2007 the album had sold more than 12 million copies in the United States, being certified Diamond by the RIAA.
The album was a quick breakthrough and because of this she performed selected international venues and television shows including two CMA Fan Fair performances with Nashville guitarists Randy Thomas (co-writer of the song "Butterfly Kisses"), and Dan Schafer.
Mercury Nashville's promotion of the album was based largely upon a series of music videos, which every single from the album had. During this period she made television appearances on shows such as two performances on the Late Show with David Letterman, Blockbuster Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and the American Music Awards.
The Woman in Me won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album as well as the Academy of Country Music award for Album of the Year; the latter group also awarded her Best New Female Vocalist.
Social Network
Shania Twain is active on various social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, where she engages with fans and shares a glimpse into her personal life and career. She uses her platforms to promote her music, connect with her audience, and advocate for causes she believes in, such as animal rights and women's empowerment.
In 1997 Twain released her follow-up album, Come On Over. It established her as a successful crossover singer. Of the sixteen tracks on the album, twelve were released as singles.
Following the release of lead singles "Love Gets Me Every Time" and "Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)", which allowed her to make more appearances in the Billboard Hot 100, the album started selling. With the release of third single, "You're Still the One", sales skyrocketed.
"From This Moment On", "When", "Honey, I'm Home", "That Don't Impress Me Much", "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", "You've Got a Way", the title track, "Rock This Country!", and "I'm Holdin' On to Love (To Save My Life)" are the other nine songs that eventually saw release as singles.
With the exception of "I'm Holdin' On to Love", all of the singles had accompanying music videos. "From This Moment On" is a duet with singer Bryan White and there was a re-recorded solo pop version, which was used for its music video. The album peaked at No.
2 on the Billboard 200 and stayed on the charts for the next two years, going on to sell 40 million copies worldwide, making it the biggest-selling album of all time by a female musician. She continued to break international boundaries for country music and female crossover artists.
It is also the ninth highest-selling album by any type of artist in the US and the top selling country album in history. Songs from the album won four Grammy Awards during this time, including Best Country Song and Best Female Country Performance (for "You're Still the One" and "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!") for her.
Lange won Grammys for "You're Still the One" and "Come On Over".
Education
While Shania Twain's formal education details are less publicized, she pursued music training at a young age and showcased her talent in various local performances. Her life experiences, including overcoming personal struggles, have enriched her artistic expression and contributed to her skills as a songwriter and performer.
