Why Not? with Shania Twain
Why Not? with Shania Twain | |
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Genre | Documentary |
Starring | Shania Twain |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 6 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producers | Gay Rosenthal Bryn Freedman Shania Twain |
Running time | 42 minutes |
Production company | Gay Rosenthal Productions |
Release | |
Original network | Oprah Winfrey Network |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | May 8 June 12, 2011 | –
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Why Not? with Shania Twain is an American reality television series starring Canadian country music singer/songwriter Shania Twain. It premiered on the Oprah Winfrey Network on May 8, 2011. The series sheds light on the life of Twain, who by the age of 22, had survived a childhood of poverty and the loss of both her parents in an accident. At the height of super-stardom, Twain's marriage ended. In the series, Twain opens up about her personal tragedies and how she dealt with them.[1] Also interviewed are her sister, friends, bandmates, and others in the music industry. She marries her fiancé during the concluding episode.
Episodes[]
No. | Title | Original air date | US viewers (millions) | |
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1 | "From This Moment On" | May 8, 2011 | 839,000[2] | |
Shania sets out to regain her voice - and put her life back together as well - following a painful divorce. | ||||
2 | "Battling Betrayal" | May 15, 2011 | N/A | |
Shania visits the Canadian cities where her career took off. She also focuses on her struggles with fame, romance with her ex-husband, producer Robert Lange, and a betrayal that followed. | ||||
3 | "What Happens in Vegas" | May 22, 2011 | N/A | |
In Las Vegas, Shania is offered a gig at Caesar's Palace. She also seeks advice from her old friend Gladys Knight on how to regain her voice and confidence. | ||||
4 | "Fear Is Just a Four Letter Word" | May 29, 2011 | N/A | |
Shania seeks to regain her voice at a Taos, New Mexico retreat that specializes in coping with grief and loss. While there, her therapy includes a challenging rock climb. | ||||
5 | "Finding My Voice" | June 5, 2011 | N/A | |
Shania goes to New York City for a photo shoot; meets with music producer David Foster about her single "Today Is Your Day", and must summon up the courage to sing for him; and relaxes with friends Bo Derek and John Corbett in Santa Barbara, California. | ||||
6 | "Endless Love" | June 12, 2011 | 505,000[3] | |
Shania concludes her tour, weds Frédéric Thiébaud in Puerto Rico and records "Endless Love" as a duet with Lionel Richie. |
References[]
- ^ "Why Not? With Shania Twain - @OWNTV". Oprah.com. Retrieved 2012-08-15.
- ^ ""Why Not? With Shania Twain" Posts Highest OWN Premiere Since Network Launch Weekend". Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ^ "Ratings- Sunday's Cable Ratings: USA's "In Plain Sight" Tops Viewers". Retrieved 16 February 2012.
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Categories:
- 2010s American reality television series
- 2011 American television series debuts
- 2011 American television series endings
- Oprah Winfrey Network original programming
- English-language television shows
- Shania Twain