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“I’ve Missed That in Country Music”: Shania Twain Reveals the Two Country Artists She Believes Are Ready for Stardom
Shania Twain has named Ella Langley and Shaboozey as two country artists she believes are poised for major, potentially global, success. Her comments matter because they come from one of country music’s most commercially successful and influential figures, and they also reflect her wider view that originality and individuality are essential if the genre is to expand its international appeal.
Twain praised Langley for reviving a more traditional country-western sound that she associates with the music of her grandparents and says she has missed in modern country. She also highlighted Shaboozey, best known here for “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, describing him as engaging, charismatic and distinctive enough to hold attention even on a ballad. Drawing on more than 30 years in the genre, multiple Grammy wins and her status as a best-selling artist, Twain argued that broader stylistic variety would help country music attract more fans around the world.
In short
- Shania Twain tipped Ella Langley and Shaboozey for major success
- She praised originality and a wider range of country styles
- Twain linked individuality with country music’s global growth
Explained simply
Shania Twain is a Canadian singer who became one of country music’s biggest international stars, blending country with pop for a wide audience. Her long career gives her views on the genre particular weight, though predictions about artists’ future success remain opinions.
Ella Langley is a country singer whose music draws on traditional country-western sounds. Shaboozey is an American singer and rapper whose “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” brought him broad attention; his work mixes country with other styles.
Country music has grown beyond its US roots, and artists differ in how they combine its traditions with newer sounds. Twain has argued that distinctive voices and a wider range of styles could help the genre reach more listeners around the world.
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