Now is Twain’s first album in 15 years
With over 137,000 units sold, superstar Shania Twain’s Now debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 albums making it the first female country release in over three years to summit the all-genre chart. Earning Platinum in her home country of Canada and additionally landing at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country albums chart, Now also took the No. 1 spot in Australia, Canada, the U.K. and Zimbabwe, as well as Top 5 in Ireland and New Zealand. The global icon’s first album in nearly 15 years is one of Twain’s most personal to date as she singlehandedly wrote every song on the 16 track collection.
“This is an emotional day as I take in the great news that my new album has come in at No. 1,” shares Twain. “I am deeply moved to have your support and soon we will be singing the songs together in concert on my upcoming tour where I will have the chance to celebrate with you in person. Can’t wait!”
Twain co-produced the album, working with Matthew Koma, Ron Aniello (Bruce Springsteen, Gavin DeGraw), Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes) and Jacquire King (Kings of Leon) on the critically-acclaimed Now.
“Sheer audacity makes Now one of the year’s most daring releases on the pop spectrum. Warmth and perseverance make it one of the best.” – Vulture
“Dramatic and diverse, it’s an album about rebuilding a career and a broken heart, shot through with girl power, showbiz schmaltz and rare vulnerability.” – Rolling Stone
“Now shows Twain to still be a dynamic force” – ABC News
“Twain has been through a lot over the years, and the blunt, weathered qualities of her voice only make her anthems about survival more affecting and more potent” – Entertainment Weekly
“On her recently released album, Now — her first full-length in 15 years — she continues to blend everything together masterfully: lots of soulful ballads rooted in the southern tradition, supplemented by radio-friendly tunes suitable for any station across the 50 states.” – The Fader
Twain will take Now on the road for on the 2018 Now Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off May 3rd in Tacoma, WA and will run through the rest of the summer, culminating in Las Vegas on August 4th at MGM Grand Garden Arena. This will be Twain’s first tour since her Rock This Country Tour was announced as her final tour in 2015.
On September 29th, the album’s release date, Twain unveiled the video for her latest single, “Swingin’ With My Eyes Closed.” Fans can also check out a minute behind-the-scenes look into the making of the video, as well.
