Shania Twain Unveils Plan for a More Diverse Country Music Industry
Country music legend Shania Twain used her acceptance speech at Sunday's CMT Awards to advocate for equal play and increased diversity within the genre she loves. As she accepted the Equal Play Award, Twain emphasized that one phrase from her hit song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" has become a powerful rallying cry around the world.
"Who would have thought," Twain said wryly, "that a simple statement like 'I feel like a woman' could become an undercurrent of my decades-long career?" Yet this phrase has transcended its origins to inspire countless communities and individuals from diverse backgrounds. It's no surprise that it has been adopted as a symbol of empowerment by women worldwide.
Twain sees herself as part of the very "family" she is advocating for – an inclusive country music industry with a rich history that nurtured her own songwriting, performance, and recording career since childhood. However, according to Twain, the current standard in the industry does a disservice to this rich legacy.
To promote change, Twain announced several acts from diverse backgrounds who will be joining her on her upcoming "Queen of Me" tour. These include rising country stars like Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, and Mickey Guyton, as well as rapper Megan Thee Stallion, who presented the Equal Play Award to Twain.
Through her music and platform, Twain aims to make sure that all artists receive equal play – regardless of their gender, age, or racial background. As she put it, "We're all in this together" – a sentiment echoed by her impassioned speech at the CMT Awards.
Country music legend Shania Twain used her acceptance speech at Sunday's CMT Awards to advocate for equal play and increased diversity within the genre she loves. As she accepted the Equal Play Award, Twain emphasized that one phrase from her hit song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" has become a powerful rallying cry around the world.
"Who would have thought," Twain said wryly, "that a simple statement like 'I feel like a woman' could become an undercurrent of my decades-long career?" Yet this phrase has transcended its origins to inspire countless communities and individuals from diverse backgrounds. It's no surprise that it has been adopted as a symbol of empowerment by women worldwide.
Twain sees herself as part of the very "family" she is advocating for – an inclusive country music industry with a rich history that nurtured her own songwriting, performance, and recording career since childhood. However, according to Twain, the current standard in the industry does a disservice to this rich legacy.
To promote change, Twain announced several acts from diverse backgrounds who will be joining her on her upcoming "Queen of Me" tour. These include rising country stars like Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, and Mickey Guyton, as well as rapper Megan Thee Stallion, who presented the Equal Play Award to Twain.
Through her music and platform, Twain aims to make sure that all artists receive equal play – regardless of their gender, age, or racial background. As she put it, "We're all in this together" – a sentiment echoed by her impassioned speech at the CMT Awards.
This is actually kinda cool. Shania Twain is doing her part to make country music more inclusive, you know? I mean, she's using her platform to bring in artists from different backgrounds and give them a chance to shine. It's like she's saying, "Hey, we've been around for ages, let's show the world what we're all about." 
And it's not just about diversity, it's also about equal play – everyone gets an opportunity to perform and be heard, regardless of who they are or where they come from. It's a positive vibe, you know? 
I'm actually kinda excited to see what she'll do next.
Country music is supposed to be about storytelling and feeling, not just about some specific sound or style. And let's be real, the industry has been dominated by straight white guys for way too long 
. It's awesome that Twain is bringing in a new wave of talented artists from different backgrounds – I'm so down for that! 
And it's cool to see Twain using her platform to raise awareness about equal play and diversity. She's living proof that you can make it big in country music without sacrificing your values or your unique perspective 
. Can't wait to check out her "Queen of Me" tour! 
especially with the new tour lineup - lily rose, lindsay ell, hailey whitters... they're all so talented 
can't wait to hear them perform 
I'm low-key hyped about Shania Twain's tour plans 
. It's about time we see more female voices represented on the charts and I'm all for it! 
The country music industry has been so stuck in its ways for far too long and Twain is finally bringing some much-needed change to the table 
. Can't wait to see her perform with these talented artists 
! Like, it's about time someone with her influence and platform stepped up to address this issue. I mean, country music has always been all about telling stories from different perspectives, but the reality is that many artists from underrepresented communities have struggled to get their foot in the door.
. I think it's great that she's speaking out about equal play and representation – it's a huge deal for the industry 
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. It just goes to show that we're moving in the right direction towards more inclusivity and equality in the music industry. Fingers crossed it'll make a real difference for artists of all kinds 
what do you think will happen if twain's plan works out will we get to see more diverse artists on the charts and tours