S1 EP1: Shania Twain on her challenging upbringing, epic career and her divorce
About this episode
In this episode, Louis meets country and pop music legend Shania Twain. Calling in from her ranch in Southern Nevada, USA, Shania tells Louis about her amazing life and career, including performing in bars at 8 years old, discovering her husband was having an affair with her best friend, and the joy of taking her horse on tour. Warnings: Contains strong language and sensitive themes, including sexual abuse and suicide. Links: A link to a clip featuring international man of mystery Mutt Lange, which Louis attempted to impersonate during the chat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeSfcVtkNK0 Listen to Shania’s latest album ‘Queen of Me’ on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5zDqo50KERwnv3vlFE4y99 Watch the music video for ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqFLXayD6e8 Watch the music video for ‘Man I Feel Like A Woman’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJL4UGSbeFg Credits: Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Show notes compiled by Shaloma Ellis Executive Producer: Arron Fellows A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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