Country music legend Shania Twain made a powerful statement at the CMT Awards last Sunday when she accepted the Equal Play Award, highlighting the need for greater diversity and equity in the genre.
Twain acknowledged that her iconic phrase "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" has become an empowering anthem for many across the globe. She noted that it's astonishing how one statement can have such a profound impact, inspiring countless communities worldwide and becoming a catalyst for change.
The singer-songwriter emphasized that she believes in an inclusive country music scene where everyone is treated as family. However, she lamented that the industry standards are currently doing a disservice to this rich history of nurturing her own songwriting and performance career since childhood.
Twain took the opportunity to shine a spotlight on several talented artists from diverse backgrounds who will be joining her on her "Queen of Me" tour this year, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and others. She aims to use her platform as a trailblazer to ensure that all fellow artists receive equal play regardless of their gender, age, or racial background.
Twain's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion was also evident in her performance with the African American singing group, The BoykinZ. The group consists of three sisters who are rising country stars, and Twain had previously met them after Kelly Clarkson surprised them on her daytime talk show.
In a heartening moment that underscores Twain's dedication to breaking down barriers, she connected with The BoykinZ during her acceptance speech, performing an acappella segment together while presenting an award onstage. By celebrating the contributions of diverse voices in country music, Twain aims to create a more vibrant and representative genre for generations to come.
Twain acknowledged that her iconic phrase "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" has become an empowering anthem for many across the globe. She noted that it's astonishing how one statement can have such a profound impact, inspiring countless communities worldwide and becoming a catalyst for change.
The singer-songwriter emphasized that she believes in an inclusive country music scene where everyone is treated as family. However, she lamented that the industry standards are currently doing a disservice to this rich history of nurturing her own songwriting and performance career since childhood.
Twain took the opportunity to shine a spotlight on several talented artists from diverse backgrounds who will be joining her on her "Queen of Me" tour this year, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and others. She aims to use her platform as a trailblazer to ensure that all fellow artists receive equal play regardless of their gender, age, or racial background.
Twain's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion was also evident in her performance with the African American singing group, The BoykinZ. The group consists of three sisters who are rising country stars, and Twain had previously met them after Kelly Clarkson surprised them on her daytime talk show.
In a heartening moment that underscores Twain's dedication to breaking down barriers, she connected with The BoykinZ during her acceptance speech, performing an acappella segment together while presenting an award onstage. By celebrating the contributions of diverse voices in country music, Twain aims to create a more vibrant and representative genre for generations to come.
with 12 slices. Each slice represents a different artist in country music. Currently, only like 6-8 slices are being filled with talented artists from diverse backgrounds. The rest of the slices are empty 
. Shania Twain is trying to add more fillings 
to the pie by giving equal play to all her fellow artists on tour. It's a great idea! We should have a slice for everyone, no matter who they are or where they're from 
. The problem is, the music industry standards are still doing a disservice to this beautiful diversity. But Twain's trying to change that with her "Queen of Me" tour 
and her amazing performance with The BoykinZ 
. We should all support her and celebrate our differences 
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. Have you tried it? I mean, I've seen some crazy food challenges on TikTok where people try to make vegan versions of their favorite comfort foods... anyway, back to Shania Twain - I love how she's using her platform to promote diversity in country music, reminds me of the time I saw a sweet video of a bunch of seniors from a rural town singing along to Kelsea Ballerini songs together at a local event 
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I think Shania Twain's message at the CMT Awards is like, super relevant to our lives, you know? It's about time we start embracing diversity and inclusion in all areas of life, not just country music. Think about it, when everyone feels seen and valued, that's when we can truly tap into our creativity and become our best selves 
. Twain's commitment to breaking down barriers is a beautiful reminder that we all have a role to play in creating change. Let's take a cue from her and be more intentional about celebrating each other's differences 
she's right on point w/ her comments about country music industry being kinda outdated rn it's time 4 change & make room 4 more diverse voices! i love how she's using her platform to uplift talented artists like lily rose, mickey guyton & the boykinz 
they deserve all da love & recognition 
shania twain is literally a queen, and i'm so here 4 it 
it's about time someone spoke up about this stuff... we need more artists like her who are willing to break down barriers & uplift other talented folks from diverse backgrounds 
. But at the same time, I'm also kinda disappointed that it took her this long to make a statement 
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. We need more artists speaking out about these issues and advocating for change 
. And we need the industry standards to catch up with the times 
. Shania Twain is taking it one step at a time, but I'm rooting for her to keep pushing forward 
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Twain's commitment to creating an inclusive space is truly inspiring, especially after seeing The BoykinZ perform with her on stage 
especially with her "Queen of Me" tour lineup, featuring artists like Lily Rose and Hailey Whitters...it's going to be SO much fun to watch them bring their unique perspectives to the stage. 
It's almost like she's trying to cover up something. And don't even get me started on that acappella segment with The BoykinZ... what's really going on there? 
I'm not buying it, fam. Something's fishy here... 
. It's all about creating an inclusive country music scene where everyone feels like family 
. And let's be real, who doesn't want to see The BoykinZ slay on stage with Shania? 
! I'm so excited for her "Queen of Me" tour and the change it's gonna bring 
it's amazing to see her shining a light on talented artists from diverse backgrounds who are joining her tour 
that acappella segment was everything and more - it's like she's breaking down barriers one performance at a time 
The fact that she's teaming up with emerging artists like Lily Rose and Hailey Whitters is giving me life! 
. And let's be real, having more women of color in country music is long overdue 
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