Introduction:
In a rare and deeply personal interview on Lorraine, Shania Twain opens her heart to reveal a journey far more powerful than any song lyric. Behind the glittering success and unforgettable melodies lies a woman who has weathered immense pain — and emerged stronger, more vulnerable, and more courageous than ever before.
Her new album, a collection of deeply autobiographical songs, marks not only a return to music but a reclaiming of her voice — literally and figuratively. “The biggest decision was to write the album alone,” Twain shared. After years of collaboration, stepping into creative solitude was a leap of faith. “It naturally made the album more personally pure. There was no other influence.”
But even more startling than her emotional vulnerability is the physical struggle that nearly ended her career. Twain revealed that she was bitten by a tick while on tour, leading to Lyme disease — a diagnosis that eventually caused her vocal cords to weaken and misfire. For the woman known as “the voice of the ’90s,” the loss of her voice felt like a death. “It was the death of a real joy,” she admitted. “I was grieving that for years, believing I would never sing again.”
It wasn’t until years of exhaustive testing and therapies that a neurologist finally discovered the root cause: nerve damage affecting her vocal cords. With persistent work and unrelenting hope, Twain clawed her way back to performing — and to herself.
Her hiatus from the industry coincided with the most formative years of her son’s life. “I love being a mother,” she smiled, “making pancakes, packing lunches. I had plenty of time for that.” While her voice faltered, her heart remained full in the role of a parent, grounding her during the most uncertain of times.
Of course, fans also know that Twain’s marriage crumbled during this period — a devastating betrayal that unfolded publicly. Writing about it was therapeutic, she says, but it didn’t dominate the new album. “It ended up not being a divorce album,” she reflected. “It goes a lot deeper than that.” Reflecting through her autobiography opened the emotional floodgates, helping her put pain in perspective. “The divorce was one of the most difficult things, but not the most devastating thing I’ve faced.”
Despite the heartbreak, there is light. Twain has found love again, a journey she also chronicles in her new music. “Coming out the other side of difficulty and finding love again — that’s part of the story too.”
Now at 52, glowing with resilience and grace, Twain is once again commanding stages — including a dazzling performance on Strictly Come Dancing. Though she jokes about needing professional dancers around her, her presence alone says enough.
Through silence, suffering, and recovery, Shania Twain has found her voice — and it’s louder, clearer, and more fearless than ever.