Few artists can say they’ve secured a Las Vegas residency – but Shania Twain has achieved not one, not two, but three in her career.
So it’s only fitting that the 58-year-old star secured the Pyramid Stage’s legends slot for her Glastonbury debut over the weekend. And Shania – who was born Eilleen Regina Edwards – was ready to bring the fun, admitting ahead of her performance that she had even packed her wellies.
“I am getting into the spirit of the whole experience,” she laughs. “I will be bringing rubber boots – wellies, as you call them here. I will probably wear a cowboy hat if it’s raining… so I can keep myself from looking like a wet rat.”
With 100 million plus record sales under her belt, the You’re Still The One singer has more than earned her spot on that stage. Reserved for the very best of the best, the legend slot has seen the likes of Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Dame Shirley Bassey and Tony Bennett storm the stage over the years.
But despite performing countless times over her career – five world tours, to be exact – Shania views Glastonbury as her biggest award. “So many of my heroes have done it,” she gushes. “Honestly, I feel like it’s well, I don’t know if this is the right language, but it feels like an accolade of sorts, really something that you have to earn, it’s just very rewarding, it’s a really beautiful feeling.”
Completing the line-up alongside Cyndi Lauper, Dua Lipa and Coldplay – to name but a few – at the Somerset based festival, the Queen of Country Pop is treating this, justifiably, as a career highlight.
“My manager said, ‘I wouldn’t be surprised if that comes up,’ but it’s lifetime thing,” Shania explains. “I was on the edge of my seat until it became a reality.”
This story is from the July 08, 2024 edition of OK! UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the July 08, 2024 edition of OK! UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
CHRISTMAS MAGIC
Create memories you'll cherish forever with a festive family trip to Lapland
Festive breakfasts
A special day calls for a special start level up with one of these indulgent recipes
IS YOUR MIGRAINE SEASONAL?
Certain foods, such as coffee and chocolate, are known to trigger migraines in some people. But there's another possible culprit - the weather!
BEAUTY BUZZ
LAURA MULLEY SHARES THIS ISSUE'S MUST-HAVES, TRENDS & TIPS
'I think playing Shelagh has had an effect on me'
Call The Midwife star Laura Main on spending the festive period with her family, sharing a love of Chris Rea with her mum, and just what her character Shelagh means to her
'There were a lot of tears'
Larry Lamb on the finale of Gavin & Stacey, his close bond with his co-stars and his new interest in farming
'Strictly brought all the joy of dance back into my life'
Actress and wellness guru Tamzin Outhwaite on waltzing into the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special and how she's helping busy women cope with stress
'I love our house to be red, green and gold, looking just like Home Alone'
As she invites us into her stylish home, Samantha Faiers shares her myriad of magical festive traditions
'I don't take any of it for granted'
Superstar Hannah Waddingham on her rise to fame and how her talent for singing runs in the family
A right royal Christmas
We take a look at how the royal family will spend their traditional festive holiday at Sandringham and some happy memories from years gone by