cbspock
10-17-2002, 03:37 PM
I see frequent questions in this column about Shania Twain: "When is she doing this...when is she doing that?"....I find it hard to understand why her fans are still interested in her when she totally ignored them when she quit to have her baby. When the baby came she wouldn't even announce what gender it was, much less the name. She has proclaimed that she values her privacy so much, that she "wasn't even photographed while she was pregnant." I never see her doing any interviews on TV. Her fans should ignore her for a while, she sounds very uncaring and "stuck-up" to me. (Jimmie, Tyler, TX)
A: Jimmie, I understand your frustration, but I think you're being too hard on Shania and artists like her. Like most artists of her stature, Shania Twain does give 100 percent of her effort when she has a new album to support, like she did with her appearances and big tour in support of her Come On Over CD. (Most big movie stars do the same thing, disappear from the public until they have a new film to promote). So you can expect Shania to do her part to support her new album next year. She simply chooses to be private when she's off to be with her family and make new music. And, she's not alone. George Strait, Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, and many others do very few interviews these days. Faith Hill took a year and a half off from public view to have her baby and record a new album. The Dixie Chicks were totally unavailable for the better part of two years recently. Finally, most performing stars prefer, for safety concerns, not to put their children in front of the media. So, if you truly love big stars like Shania, try respecting their desire to balance their lives by committing quality time to their families, and who take time to make each new album better than the last. Just be glad they continue to work long after they've become rich enough to retire for the rest of their lives.
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Q: When will Shania Twain's new album be released? (Kevin, Mansfield, OH)
A: Kevin, mark your calendar for November 19th. That's when Shania Twain's new album, UP!, will be in your local record stores. Meanwhile you can keep up with all things Shania by checking into www.shania.com. Another note of interest to Shania fans:
SHANIA TO START OFFICIAL FAN CLUB
According to Shania.com, the official Shania Twain fan club will be started up soon. Membership includes exclusive access to advance concert tickets, limited edition merchandise, and a members-only website packed with news, photos, contests, interviews, message board, as well as a live chat room and many other interactive features. Upon joining, you'll also receive a membership package and monthly e-mail updates on everything happening with Shania. Interested fans can get the details at Shania.com, including a chance to sign up so they'll be notified when the club goes into gear.
A: Jimmie, I understand your frustration, but I think you're being too hard on Shania and artists like her. Like most artists of her stature, Shania Twain does give 100 percent of her effort when she has a new album to support, like she did with her appearances and big tour in support of her Come On Over CD. (Most big movie stars do the same thing, disappear from the public until they have a new film to promote). So you can expect Shania to do her part to support her new album next year. She simply chooses to be private when she's off to be with her family and make new music. And, she's not alone. George Strait, Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, and many others do very few interviews these days. Faith Hill took a year and a half off from public view to have her baby and record a new album. The Dixie Chicks were totally unavailable for the better part of two years recently. Finally, most performing stars prefer, for safety concerns, not to put their children in front of the media. So, if you truly love big stars like Shania, try respecting their desire to balance their lives by committing quality time to their families, and who take time to make each new album better than the last. Just be glad they continue to work long after they've become rich enough to retire for the rest of their lives.
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Q: When will Shania Twain's new album be released? (Kevin, Mansfield, OH)
A: Kevin, mark your calendar for November 19th. That's when Shania Twain's new album, UP!, will be in your local record stores. Meanwhile you can keep up with all things Shania by checking into www.shania.com. Another note of interest to Shania fans:
SHANIA TO START OFFICIAL FAN CLUB
According to Shania.com, the official Shania Twain fan club will be started up soon. Membership includes exclusive access to advance concert tickets, limited edition merchandise, and a members-only website packed with news, photos, contests, interviews, message board, as well as a live chat room and many other interactive features. Upon joining, you'll also receive a membership package and monthly e-mail updates on everything happening with Shania. Interested fans can get the details at Shania.com, including a chance to sign up so they'll be notified when the club goes into gear.