Shania Twain Calls for Equal Play and Diversity in Country Music Industry
In a powerful acceptance speech at the CMT Awards, Shania Twain delivered a rallying cry for equal play and diversity in the country music industry. The legendary star used her platform to emphasize the importance of inclusivity, particularly when it comes to representing women, people of color, and other marginalized groups.
Twain's comments echoed her own experiences growing up as a female artist in an industry that has historically been dominated by men. Her iconic hit "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" was initially written as a tongue-in-cheek anthem about embracing femininity, but it has since become an empowering anthem for women around the world.
"I believe in an all-inclusive country music," Twain said. "We're family." However, she noted that the industry's current standards do a disservice to its rich history and diverse talent pool.
Twain cited her own journey as proof of the impact that inclusive storytelling can have on the music industry. Her "Queen of Me" tour, which kicks off later this year, will feature a diverse lineup of artists including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and others.
The country star also took to the stage with The BoykinZ, an African American singing group who are rising stars in their own right. Twain's connection with the group, whom she met on Kelly Clarkson's daytime talk show, was evident as they performed a beautiful acappella number together.
Twain's message is clear: it's time for the country music industry to catch up with its own values of inclusivity and equality. As a trailblazer in her own right, Twain is committed to paving the way for other artists who may not have had the same opportunities she did.
"I will continue to do my best as a trailblazer," Twain said. "Together, let's ensure all our fellow artists get equal play regardless of gender, age or race."
In a powerful acceptance speech at the CMT Awards, Shania Twain delivered a rallying cry for equal play and diversity in the country music industry. The legendary star used her platform to emphasize the importance of inclusivity, particularly when it comes to representing women, people of color, and other marginalized groups.
Twain's comments echoed her own experiences growing up as a female artist in an industry that has historically been dominated by men. Her iconic hit "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" was initially written as a tongue-in-cheek anthem about embracing femininity, but it has since become an empowering anthem for women around the world.
"I believe in an all-inclusive country music," Twain said. "We're family." However, she noted that the industry's current standards do a disservice to its rich history and diverse talent pool.
Twain cited her own journey as proof of the impact that inclusive storytelling can have on the music industry. Her "Queen of Me" tour, which kicks off later this year, will feature a diverse lineup of artists including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and others.
The country star also took to the stage with The BoykinZ, an African American singing group who are rising stars in their own right. Twain's connection with the group, whom she met on Kelly Clarkson's daytime talk show, was evident as they performed a beautiful acappella number together.
Twain's message is clear: it's time for the country music industry to catch up with its own values of inclusivity and equality. As a trailblazer in her own right, Twain is committed to paving the way for other artists who may not have had the same opportunities she did.
"I will continue to do my best as a trailblazer," Twain said. "Together, let's ensure all our fellow artists get equal play regardless of gender, age or race."
Shania Twain's been tryin to shake things up 4 ages now 
but seriously, it's about time these ppl started representin the whole fam 
i mean, have u seen the lineup 4 her tour? It's like, yaaas to more women & people of color in country music 
. anyway back to Shania Twain... I love how she's using her platform to speak up about diversity in country music, it's about time! and can we talk about how awesome it is that she's collaborating with artists from different backgrounds on her tour? I'm definitely going to check out some of these new artists 
. by the way, has anyone tried that new coffee shop downtown? I heard their cold brew is amazing 
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Shania Twain is speaking truth! I love how she's using her platform to bring about change, especially in the country music industry which has always been a bit...problematic. But, gotta say, it's about time someone called out the lack of diversity and equal play. Still, I'm a little skeptical about how well this will actually be implemented 
. We've seen similar initiatives before that haven't quite panned out. That being said, I'm all for more women and people of color in the spotlight – it's long overdue! 
And I'm excited to see what Shania has planned with her tour lineup... Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, and Mickey Guyton are some awesome artists who definitely deserve a bigger platform 
i mean we've been talking about this issue for ages now but still nothing is being done. it's crazy that she has to say all these things because they're just not true in the first place. equal play and diversity should be a given, not something that needs to be fought for. i'm loving her "queen of me" tour lineup btw, so many talented women and people of color who deserve more attention 
. I MEAN, WHO SAID COUNTRY HAD TO BE ALL ABOUT THE COWBOYS AND REDNECKS ANYWAY? 
IT'S TIME FOR SOME FRESH VIBES AND NEW STORYLINES TO EMERGE FROM THIS INDUSTRY!
and now she's all about promoting inclusivity and equality - that's so inspiring! 
. and i have to say, i was totally vibing with her message when she said "we're family" 
. let's get this inclusivity party started! 
just saw that 100+ people were hurt in a shooting at a music festival in Nashville 
and now I'm seeing Shania Twain talking about how we need more diversity and inclusivity in country music 
meanwhile, the US is still experiencing some of the highest rates of gun violence in the world 
. shania's own experiences as a female artist are proof that change is possible 
. i'm so inspired by her "queen of me" tour lineup - it's like she's bringing the whole community on stage together 
. Shania's story is so relatable - who hasn't felt like they didn't quite fit in? 
. We need more moments like that, not just in country music but across the board. It's time for this industry to get woke and catch up with its values.