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Shania Twain was born in Windsdor, Ontario. (biography.com)
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Sharon remarries to a man named Jerry Twain, who later adopts Shania and raises her as his own. (people.com)
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By the time she was eight years old, she was already performing in clubs. Her parents would get her ready at 1 a.m. "Stardom was their dream" she tells PEOPLE, "I dreamed about being a kid." (people.com)
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Twain's childhood abuse began not long after she was adopted by Jerry Twain, the man "she always called 'dad'". (thestar.com) These events occured throughout her childhood. Her mother, Sharon was also a victim of this tragedy. Abuse included Jerry plunging Sharon's head into the toilet, going to school hungry. (people.com)
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At the age of 22, Shania's parents are killed in a car accident. Twain was then left to take care of the three younger siblings. (biography.com)
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As Shania grew older, she goes to Nashville to continue her singing dream. She produces music with music producer, Robert "Mutt" Lange, who she later marries in December. (biography.com)
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With Lange's co-partnership with Twain, they were able to produce "The Woman in Me" which became a record that sold 12 million copies. (people.com)
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She receives four Grammy nominations, winning Best Country Album. (people.com)
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Twain's third release Come on Over selling 34 million copies worldwide, making that the fifth best selling album. (people.com)
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Shania and Robert give birth to their first son, Eja. (people.com)
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After 14 years of marriage, Twain and Lange divorce. Lange reportedly had an affair with Twain's close friend. (biography.com)
