The Great Read: How Shania Twain Won Over Gen Z
The pop-country megastar is still thrilling young audiences and influencing a new generation of musicians.
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August 10, 2026, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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How Shania Twain Won Over Gen Z

The pop-country megastar is still thrilling young audiences and influencing a new generation of musicians.

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