Country music icon Shania Twain used her acceptance speech at the recent CMT Awards to call for greater equality and diversity within the genre she has dedicated her life to. The legendary singer, known for hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman," expressed that when she wrote those iconic lyrics, she had no idea it would become an anthem empowering countless people around the world.
Twain stated that her song has been adopted by various communities worldwide and has become a symbol of empowerment, bringing joy to herself. However, she also acknowledged that the current industry standard is not doing enough to represent this diversity, saying, "This is a genre with a rich history that raised and nurtured my own career from childhood."
The singer emphasized her commitment to creating an inclusive country music scene where all artists are given equal opportunities regardless of their background. Twain highlighted several talented diverse acts she will be showcasing on her upcoming tour, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and others.
During the ceremony, Twain received the Equal Play Award for her advocacy work. She expressed a desire to continue breaking barriers as a trailblazer, urging everyone to ensure that all artists receive equal play, regardless of their age or ethnicity.
Twain stated that her song has been adopted by various communities worldwide and has become a symbol of empowerment, bringing joy to herself. However, she also acknowledged that the current industry standard is not doing enough to represent this diversity, saying, "This is a genre with a rich history that raised and nurtured my own career from childhood."
The singer emphasized her commitment to creating an inclusive country music scene where all artists are given equal opportunities regardless of their background. Twain highlighted several talented diverse acts she will be showcasing on her upcoming tour, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and others.
During the ceremony, Twain received the Equal Play Award for her advocacy work. She expressed a desire to continue breaking barriers as a trailblazer, urging everyone to ensure that all artists receive equal play, regardless of their age or ethnicity.
shania twain is totally right about country music being super lacking in diversity 
it feels like they just want the same old white dudes up on stage all the time 
i mean i love me some johnny cash too, but not at every single country music awards show 
anyway shania's been using her platform to promote inclusivity and i think she's really taking a great step in showcasing other artists who might not normally get played on the radio 
it's about time we start seeing more diverse faces up there 
and maybe country music will finally become the inclusive genre it should've been all along 
and i'm like totally inspired! she's right we need more diversity in country music it's not fair to all the artists who are trying to make a name for themselves. i love that she's using her platform to raise awareness about this issue and showing support for other talented acts like lily rose and mickey guyton 
. There's something fishy going on here... like, have you noticed how the CMT Awards are always giving out these awards for "equality" and "diversity"? It's almost like they're trying to manipulate our perceptions or something 
. And then there's this whole "iconic anthem" thing... what if she just wrote it because it was a popular trend at the time? 
And have you seen the line-up for her tour? It's like they're trying to prove something... or control our minds 
. This whole thing just doesn't add up, if you ask me 
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And showcasing those talented artists on her tour is a great move 
I'm so here for Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton and all the others too! 
The fact that Shania received the Equal Play Award is a huge win 
and I'm hyped to see her continue breaking barriers as a trailblazer 
Let's keep pushing for inclusivity in music and beyond 
#CountryMusicDeservesLove #DiversityMatters #InclusionIsKey
. She's like a true icon 
and it's amazing that she's using her platform to make a change 
️. I mean, who wouldn't want to see more diverse acts on the stage 
! Can't wait for her tour 
, and I'm so grateful to Shania Twain for being a role model 
but it's about time someone spoke up like that 
! Shania Twain's speech at the CMT Awards was super inspiring and all, but I think she's being a bit too optimistic about the industry changing overnight 
. I mean, we've been hearing the same thing from artists for years now, and it still hasn't happened... yet 
. And what's with this "Equal Play Award" they're giving her? It sounds like just a PR stunt to me 
. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for diversity and inclusion in country music, but I think Twain is being naive about the whole thing 
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but seriously, it's amazing that Shania is using her platform to uplift other talented artists of color and give them a chance to shine. I'm literally dying to see her tour now 
. I love how she's highlighting all these talented diverse acts she'll be showcasing – it's like, finally some representation in the industry! 
HER MESSAGE IS REALLY INSPIRING ESPECIALLY WHEN SHE SAID THAT HER SONG "MAN! I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN" HAS BECOME AN ANTHEM FOR COUNTLESS PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. IT'S AMAZING HOW ONE SONG CAN HAVE SUCH A BIG IMPACT! 
I remember watching that one video of her performing "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" and just singing along at the top of my lungs with all my friends... it was so empowering 
but seriously, country music needs a major overhaul if they wanna be inclusive 
