Country music icon Shania Twain has been using her platform to advocate for greater equality and diversity within the genre. In her acceptance speech at last Sunday's CMT Awards, where she received the Equal Play Award, Twain called for a more inclusive country music industry.
The legendary singer-songwriter referenced one of her biggest hits, "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", which she wrote over two decades ago, and noted that it had become an empowering anthem for countless women around the world. When asked about the impact of this phrase, Twain said it has been "adopted by an array of fantastic communities all around the world" and has brought her immense joy.
Twain believes in a country music industry that is truly inclusive and family-oriented. She argued that the current state of the industry does a disservice to artists like herself, who have been nurtured by this genre since childhood. With her "Queen of Me" tour kicking off this year, Twain will be spotlighting a diverse lineup of acts, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and others.
The singer-songwriter emphasized that she will continue to use her platform as a trailblazer to advocate for greater equality in the industry. She called on all artists, regardless of their background or demographic, to receive equal play and recognition. In a powerful performance, Twain even brought together an African American singing group, The BoykinZ, during her acceptance speech, highlighting the need for greater diversity within country music.
Twain's advocacy comes as a welcome change to the genre, which has historically been criticized for its lack of representation and inclusivity. With her commitment to promoting equality and diversity, Twain is helping to pave the way for future generations of artists from diverse backgrounds to succeed in country music.
The legendary singer-songwriter referenced one of her biggest hits, "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", which she wrote over two decades ago, and noted that it had become an empowering anthem for countless women around the world. When asked about the impact of this phrase, Twain said it has been "adopted by an array of fantastic communities all around the world" and has brought her immense joy.
Twain believes in a country music industry that is truly inclusive and family-oriented. She argued that the current state of the industry does a disservice to artists like herself, who have been nurtured by this genre since childhood. With her "Queen of Me" tour kicking off this year, Twain will be spotlighting a diverse lineup of acts, including Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Mickey Guyton, and others.
The singer-songwriter emphasized that she will continue to use her platform as a trailblazer to advocate for greater equality in the industry. She called on all artists, regardless of their background or demographic, to receive equal play and recognition. In a powerful performance, Twain even brought together an African American singing group, The BoykinZ, during her acceptance speech, highlighting the need for greater diversity within country music.
Twain's advocacy comes as a welcome change to the genre, which has historically been criticized for its lack of representation and inclusivity. With her commitment to promoting equality and diversity, Twain is helping to pave the way for future generations of artists from diverse backgrounds to succeed in country music.
Shania Twain's speech at the CMT Awards was really inspiring... I mean, who wouldn't want a more inclusive country music industry? 
The fact that she's using her platform to advocate for change is awesome, and it's great to see other artists like Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, and Mickey Guyton getting recognition too. 
It's about time we see more diversity on the charts and on stage... I'm loving the vibe of her "Queen of Me" tour so far! 
The fact that she brought together The BoykinZ during her speech was really powerful - it showed that country music can be a unifying force, not just for women, but for people from all backgrounds. 
As a woman, I can attest to how empowering "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" is - it's been streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify alone! 
The BoykinZ performance was everything, btw... have you seen their Instagram following? It's at 12k now 
. We need more trailblazers like Shania who are willing to break down barriers and create a more inclusive music industry. 
. I think it's awesome that she's bringing together acts from different backgrounds on her "Queen of Me" tour - it's gonna be lit! 
And I'm all about artists like her who aren't afraid to speak their minds and use their influence for good 
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I am so excited about Shania Twain's efforts to shake up the country music industry! 
), I can appreciate how she's using her platform to create positive change. The way she highlighted those talented artists, like Lily Rose and Mickey Guyton, was absolute perfection – it just goes to show that you don't need a fancy logo or over-the-top graphics to make an impact! 
It's all about the people, and Shania is showing us that with authenticity and passion, we can create real change. Can't wait to see what she does next 
Seeing more artists like Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, and Hailey Whitters getting their moment on stage is exactly what we need to bring some much-needed diversity to the genre. And I love that Shania's using her platform to call out the industry for its lack of inclusivity – it's about time someone did! 
The fact that she brought together an African American singing group, The BoykinZ, during her speech is just a huge win. We need more of these kinds of moments where artists are breaking down barriers and pushing for change. 
I gotta say, Shania Twain's acceptance speech was pretty inspiring, but I'm not sure if she's being too optimistic about the industry's willingness to change 
. I mean, it's been criticized for its lack of representation and inclusivity for years, so it's gonna take more than just a fancy award and a few collaborations to make some real progress 
. And can we talk about how awesome it is that she brought together The BoykinZ during her speech? That was some serious industry-shaking stuff 
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It feels like they're just now catching on that diversity and equality are everything. And don't even get me started on the lack of representation in country music - I mean, who saw The BoykinZ at the CMT Awards last year? 
Twain's "Queen of Me" tour is a great start, but we need to see more like it happening every night. 
. Can't wait to see who else she'll be featuring on her tour 
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can't believe it's finally taken a country legend like Shania Twain to call out the industry for its lack of diversity 
... like, I get it, she wants to promote equality and all, but didn't we already have artists like Margo Price and Courtney Marie Andrews killing the country music scene years ago? 
she's still rocking the stage and using her platform to make a difference. i remember listening to "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" back in the day and thinking it was just an empowering anthem for women, but now i realize it's so much more than that - it's a movement 
. we need more people like Shania Twain who are willing to speak up and fight for what's right. maybe this is the catalyst we need to shake things up in country music 
. Hasn't the country music scene always been a melting pot of different styles and genres?
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. Can't wait for her "Queen of Me" tour and seeing more artists like Lily Rose, Lindsay Ell, and Hailey Whitters kill the game 
This acceptance speech by Shania Twain was super inspiring, I loved how she spoke about empowering women and promoting diversity within country music 