She Grew Up Poor And Took Care Of Her Siblings After Her Parents Died But Now She’s A Global Superstar
Country-pop legend Shania Twain is sharing an unfiltered look at the hardships that defined her long before she became one of the best-selling female artists in history. The 60-year-old star revealed that the devastating loss of her parents in a car crash when she was just 22 forced her to shoulder responsibilities far beyond her years.
In 1987, Twain’s mother Sharon Morrison and stepfather Jerry Twain were killed in a collision, leaving her to raise her younger siblings in northern Ontario. “It was touch and go for me at that time,” she said in a recent interview. “I didn’t have proper clothes for winter, I got frostbite, hauled water from the river, washed by hand, chopped wood — and barely slept.”
The Grammy-winning artist described that period as one of pure survival. Yet those years, she explained, also built the inner strength that later helped her endure the pressures of fame. “The struggle was my teacher,” Twain said. “It made me resilient.”
Now preparing for one of the most prestigious performances of her career — the Glastonbury Festival’s “Legends” slot — Twain says the honor is surreal. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event,” she said. “I just want to give the audience the show they deserve.” The slot has previously featured icons such as Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Diana Ross — artists Twain calls her personal heroes.