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Birth
Shania Twain was born in Windsdor, Ontario. (biography.com) -
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Mother Remarries
Sharon remarries to a man named Jerry Twain, who later adopts Shania and raises her as his own. (people.com) -
Dreams
By the time she was eight years old, she was already performing in clubs. Her parents would get her ready at 1 a.m. "Stardom was their dream" she tells PEOPLE, "I dreamed about being a kid." (people.com) -
Abuse Hits
Twain's childhood abuse began not long after she was adopted by Jerry Twain, the man "she always called 'dad'". (thestar.com) These events occured throughout her childhood. Her mother, Sharon was also a victim of this tragedy. Abuse included Jerry plunging Sharon's head into the toilet, going to school hungry. (people.com) -
Car Crash
At the age of 22, Shania's parents are killed in a car accident. Twain was then left to take care of the three younger siblings. (biography.com) -
Fairytale Wedding
As Shania grew older, she goes to Nashville to continue her singing dream. She produces music with music producer, Robert "Mutt" Lange, who she later marries in December. (biography.com) -
Household Name
With Lange's co-partnership with Twain, they were able to produce "The Woman in Me" which became a record that sold 12 million copies. (people.com) -
Moving On Up
She receives four Grammy nominations, winning Best Country Album. (people.com) -
Rising Over
Twain's third release Come on Over selling 34 million copies worldwide, making that the fifth best selling album. (people.com) -
Eja
Shania and Robert give birth to their first son, Eja. (people.com) -
Fairytale Ends
After 14 years of marriage, Twain and Lange divorce. Lange reportedly had an affair with Twain's close friend. (biography.com)
