The country music superstar will guest judge Dancing with the Stars‘ Movie Night next Monday on the ABC reality dance competition, PEOPLE can reveal exclusively.
The night will feature routines from the remaining couples that will pay homage to iconic dance moments in film history. Previous years have featured choreography that channeled Dirty Dancing, Slumdog Millionaire, Magic Mike and more.
Twain, 52, will also perform her new song “Soldier” on the show which is featured in the film Thank You for Your Service. It’s also included on her new NOW album, which recently debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.
NOW is Twain's first album in 15 years.
“I discovered things in my voice that I didn’t know were there,” Twain has said of recording Now. “Things that I just hadn’t tried before, because I wasn’t forced to try them. Almost out of compensating for the things that I couldn’t do, I inadvertently discovered other elements of my voice.”
Twain cites her favorite Now lyric, from closing track “All in All,” when describing her journey over the past 15 years and her current artistic space: “I’m still myself, but I’ve changed.”
Dancing with the Stars airs Mondays (at 8 p.m. ET) on ABC.
Tommy could the Soldier part be a misprint? IS this going to be a single? It does not makes sense
It looks like Shania and her label are going with the "album scope" approach. It's where artists play songs during TV appearances from the album that aren't radio singles to give people a feel for the whole album.
"Soldier" isn't the next single. According to a tweet last week, the plug has been pulled on "Swingin' With My Eyes Closed" (even though a video was released a few weeks ago) and "We Got Something They Don't" will be sent to U.S. Country radio stations as the next single. https://twitter.com/PACRadioShow/status/918540755202912256
"Who's Gonna Be Your Girl" is the next single in Canada.
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I don't think Shania is cut out to be a ballroom dancing judge. LOL! She is struggling big-time to find words to critique the dances. She's trying her best though.
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I don't think Shania is cut out to be a ballroom dancing judge. LOL! She is struggling big-time to find words to critique the dances. She's trying her best though.
Yep, she was awful as a judge. The comments on Facebook and Twitter are questioning what was wrong with her tonight...
Well I just watched "Strictly Come To Dancing" from the BBC and she did lip sync and I am shocked right now. Literally shocked and my jaw dropped to see that. What is going on there and she judged ok but she was asked to judge. Like what is truly going on over there with Shania's team and management? The singles, lip syncing, not promoting the album more effectively and look at the numbers, spins and what has happened with the past year. Just asking...
Well I just watched "Strictly Come To Dancing" from the BBC and she did lip sync and I am shocked right now. Literally shocked and my jaw dropped to see that. What is going on there and she judged ok but she was asked to judge. Like what is truly going on over there with Shania's team and management? The singles, lip syncing, not promoting the album more effectively and look at the numbers, spins and what has happened with the past year. Just asking...
Stictly Come Dancing requires artists to use a studio track. Same goes for Top of the Pops (COO era) and CD UK (Up! era). I‘d venture to guess that given Strictly is the U.K. version of Dancing and runs the same format, it may also be required on that show as well.
I mean, the album is back up to #10 on the iTunes Country charts and "Soldier" was at #38 on the iTunes Country singles chart last time I checked. The song wasn't even in the top 200 prior to DWTS. Looks like an improvement to me. Not to mention that a large part of the show's demographic is over 55. I'm sure she'll get a little spike in CD sales as well. Lastly, she looked frickin stunning!
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After reading your comments I thought the performance was much worse but it turned out to be quite ok. And inspite of her vocal issues she usually sings partly live. This time she completely lipsynced so I believe she had reasons. The format of the show maybe.
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I don't mind the performance and the judging. She is already Shania. She is already an institution in the music industry. Hence, the lip-sync and judging will give her more digital "noise" and will result to spike on sales in my opinion. Again, this is what Shania needs... The digital age is the era today and she need to adapt that. 885K Twitter followers as of this time. It is growing fast!
According to some comments on Twitter, even her speaking voice was strange. Like she had surgery that morning or a bad flu. Maybe she was ill, that's why she used lip-sync.
After that so-called "performance" tonight, she can forget about any spike in NOW album sales! People are going nuts on Twitter! LOL!
And this is funny to you?? people lipsync all the time on these shows and there will be an album spike
Not only did she lip-sync, this was one of the worst lip-synching performances in a long time. It was awful!
I’m a bit surprise with your negativity Tommy! Is this a Fan site? Opinions are one thing, but “awful” is now disrespecting!
The performance was just so awkward-looking and fake. At one point Shania's mouth wasn't even moving.
Then obviously the track was dubbed over top the live performance if it wasn't in sync. Big deal!! the fake hysteria will pass after today over those who pretend to be upset. Every single act performance is dubbed and lipsynced on DANCING WITH STARS in the states and STRICTLY COME DANCING in the u.k. I find it hilarious that people pretend to be shocked. Not only are some clowns with no life bashing her lipsyncing but her look and her judging lol oh my Shania is so horrible and should be condemned lol lol oh brother what fake hysteria that won't impact her negatively in any way🤤🤤🤤😲😲😲😲 in fact album took huge jump on Amazon and other formats. I don't even read losers remarks on twitter or people pretending to be Shania fans shocked lol
Twain joined "DWTS" regular judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli on the panel to critique the movie-themed night -- but she had some fans confused.
Some suggested she looked unrecognizable, while others weren't happy with her comments and several people charged she was awkward in her use of the score paddles.
Twitter user Kara Meade wrote, "Not only does #ShaniaTwain not look like Shania Twain, shes equally confused with the #DWTS25 paddle. Hope her votes don't count."
A user named Erika asked about Twain, "Who is this imposter?"
Another viewer chimed in, "Who is this person? It’s clearly NOT #ShaniaTwain. Do we need to send out a search party?"
After "Property Brothers" star Drew Scott performed a Paso Doble with his partner Emma Slater on "DWTS," Twain seemed to stammer. She paused during some of her critiques during the live show, including that of former "Malcolm in the Middle" star Frankie Muniz and his dance partner Witney Carson.
Fans also accused Twain of lip-synching on "DWTS" in a performance of her new single, "Soldier," from the new movie "Thank You for Your Service," about returning veterans.
"I don’t think I’ve ever seen anybody lip sync so bad," ScArY Cassie shuddered on Twitter.
Twain has said in the past she wondered if she would ever sing again after contracting Lyme disease.
"It can kill you. And if it doesn't kill you, it can give you a seriously degenerated quality of life for the rest of your life," she said.
The country singer had to undergo extensive vocal re-training to get her singing voice back and said she sounded like a "dying cow" before experiencing improvement.
Twain persevered and has a new album out; she has said, "I feel triumphant….it's like a small miracle really for me personally."
As far as Twain's judging performance, her loyal fans blasted the haters.
Twitter user Stavey wrote, "This woman don't need to prove herself to anyone anymore! Stop the hate and disrespect!"
After that so-called "performance" tonight, she can forget about any spike in NOW album sales! People are going nuts on Twitter! LOL!
And this is funny to you?? people lipsync all the time on these shows and there will be an album spike
Not only did she lip-sync, this was one of the worst lip-synching performances in a long time. It was awful!
I’m a bit surprise with your negativity Tommy! Is this a Fan site? Opinions are one thing, but “awful” is now disrespecting!
The performance was just so awkward-looking and fake. At one point Shania's mouth wasn't even moving.
Then obviously the track was dubbed over top the live performance if it wasn't in sync. Big deal!! the fake hysteria will pass after today over those who pretend to be upset. Every single act performance is dubbed and lipsynced on DANCING WITH STARS in the states and STRICTLY COME DANCING in the u.k. I find it hilarious that people pretend to be shocked. Not only are some clowns with no life bashing her lipsyncing but her look and her judging lol oh my Shania is so horrible and should be condemned lol lol oh brother what fake hysteria that won't impact her negatively in any way🤤🤤🤤😲😲😲😲 in fact album took huge jump on Amazon and other formats. I don't even read losers remarks on twitter or people pretending to be Shania fans shocked lol
Just my opinion! The administration of a fan Group should set the example! There is never a good enough reason to be disrespectful! There is enough out there! I sure enjoy coming to this site and hope to be able to continue to do so!
I watched DWTS last night. I thought that Shania did great, and I actually loved her performance even though I knew she was lip synching. I am truly surprised at all the negativity on here. Drat!!!!
After that so-called "performance" tonight, she can forget about any spike in NOW album sales! People are going nuts on Twitter! LOL!
And this is funny to you?? people lipsync all the time on these shows and there will be an album spike
Not only did she lip-sync, this was one of the worst lip-synching performances in a long time. It was awful!
I’m a bit surprise with your negativity Tommy! Is this a Fan site? Opinions are one thing, but “awful” is now disrespecting!
The performance was just so awkward-looking and fake. At one point Shania's mouth wasn't even moving.
Then obviously the track was dubbed over top the live performance if it wasn't in sync. Big deal!! the fake hysteria will pass after today over those who pretend to be upset. Every single act performance is dubbed and lipsynced on DANCING WITH STARS in the states and STRICTLY COME DANCING in the u.k. I find it hilarious that people pretend to be shocked. Not only are some clowns with no life bashing her lipsyncing but her look and her judging lol oh my Shania is so horrible and should be condemned lol lol oh brother what fake hysteria that won't impact her negatively in any way🤤🤤🤤😲😲😲😲 in fact album took huge jump on Amazon and other formats. I don't even read losers remarks on twitter or people pretending to be Shania fans shocked lol
Just my opinion! The administration of a fan Group should set the example! There is never a good enough reason to be disrespectful! There is enough out there! I sure enjoy coming to this site and hope to be able to continue to do so!
I agree. When the administration is being the most disrespectful it's more than a little disheartening.
I'd really like to know how telling the truth is being disrespectful. Okay, let's get past Shania lip-synched. Apparently most or all artists do when they go on the show. But if you're going to lip-sync, at least make it a halfway decent performance. Last night was so awkward-looking it was hard to watch. Any unbiased person would most likely agree.
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I'd really like to know how telling the truth is being disrespectful. Okay, let's get past Shania lip-synched. Apparently most or all artists do when they go on the show. But if you're going to lip-sync, at least make it a halfway decent performance. Last night was so awkward-looking it was hard to watch. Any unbiased person would most likely agree.
I’m sorry Tommy. You called Shania awful which is really disrespectful. While this is your personal opinion, it just contradicts the objective of being a Shania fan. A die-hard fan like me will defend and fight for Shania in social media or any platforms. It is hard to accept what we used to see Shania before. We knew how she performed before but this is Shania Now. I was able to embrace her change.
I'd really like to know how telling the truth is being disrespectful. Okay, let's get past Shania lip-synched. Apparently most or all artists do when they go on the show. But if you're going to lip-sync, at least make it a halfway decent performance. Last night was so awkward-looking it was hard to watch. Any unbiased person would most likely agree.
I’m sorry Tommy. You called Shania awful which is really disrespectful. While this is your personal opinion, it just contradicts the objective of being a Shania fan. A die-hard fan like me will defend and fight for Shania in social media or any platforms. It is hard to accept what we used to see Shania before. We knew how she performed before but this is Shania Now. I was able to embrace her change.
That's right. Awful lip-synching. Which it was. Nothing wrong about saying that. It has nothing to do with her voice.
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Give Tommy a break people! I was saying months before the new album even came out that I didn't have high hopes for it. I have always been a fan of the Shania Twain/Mutt Lange collaboration. I was very dissapointed when I first heard "Life's About to Get Good" - it is kind of hokey sounding and nowhere near the quality of a Mutt Lange written and produced song. That being said - I liked the video for LATGG and I like "Poor Me" and "We Got Something They Don't". I have to basically view the "now" Shania like a new artist -and give her a chance based on that. I am happy that Shania released this album as it was therapy for her and she needed to prove something to herself and to others. Are her songs and her performances as good as they used to be - not at all. Not even close. But good for her for trying. There is something to be said though for quitting while you are still at the top of your game. She probably should have retired and could easily enjoy her wealth, her homes all around the world and knowing that she was a record breaking artist. My opinion only. We are allowed to have them - even on a Shania Twain "fan" site.
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Give Tommy a break people! I was saying months before the new album even came out that I didn't have high hopes for it. I have always been a fan of the Shania Twain/Mutt Lange collaboration. I was very dissapointed when I first heard "Life's About to Get Good" - it is kind of hokey sounding and nowhere near the quality of a Mutt Lange written and produced song. That being said - I liked the video for LATGG and I like "Poor Me" and "We Got Something They Don't". I have to basically view the "now" Shania like a new artist -and give her a chance based on that. I am happy that Shania released this album as it was therapy for her and she needed to prove something to herself and to others. Are her songs and her performances as good as they used to be - not at all. Not even close. But good for her for trying. There is something to be said though for quitting while you are still at the top of your game. She probably should have retired and could easily enjoy her wealth, her homes all around the world and knowing that she was a record breaking artist. My opinion only. We are allowed to have them - even on a Shania Twain "fan" site.
give him a break?? lol nobody is hard on him lol People are allowed to say what they want on either side. People were just put off at him laughing at people trashing Shania on Twitter and laughing at him saying you can forget a sales spike he was laughing unless he deleted what he said yesterday . Nothing wrong with him voicing an opinion on song or performance but no need to laugh at her getting trashed by losers on Twitter. anyway her sakes did spike. Tommy does a great job here but some just thought he went overboard
Give Tommy a break people! I was saying months before the new album even came out that I didn't have high hopes for it. I have always been a fan of the Shania Twain/Mutt Lange collaboration. I was very dissapointed when I first heard "Life's About to Get Good" - it is kind of hokey sounding and nowhere near the quality of a Mutt Lange written and produced song. That being said - I liked the video for LATGG and I like "Poor Me" and "We Got Something They Don't". I have to basically view the "now" Shania like a new artist -and give her a chance based on that. I am happy that Shania released this album as it was therapy for her and she needed to prove something to herself and to others. Are her songs and her performances as good as they used to be - not at all. Not even close. But good for her for trying. There is something to be said though for quitting while you are still at the top of your game. She probably should have retired and could easily enjoy her wealth, her homes all around the world and knowing that she was a record breaking artist. My opinion only. We are allowed to have them - even on a Shania Twain "fan" site.
give him a break?? lol nobody is hard on him lol People are allowed to say what they want on either side. People were just put off at him laughing at people trashing Shania on Twitter and laughing at him saying you can forget a sales spike he was laughing unless he deleted what he said yesterday . Nothing wrong with him voicing an opinion on song or performance but no need to laugh at her getting trashed by losers on Twitter. anyway her sakes did spike. Tommy does a great job here but some just thought he went overboard
For the record, I was laughing at Shania's fake-as-they-come lip-sync performance and how everyone was going crazy. And I quote: "After that so-called "performance" tonight, she can forget about any spike in NOW album sales! People are going nuts on Twitter! LOL!" ... BIG DEAL! Again, just stating the truth. If people want to get pissed, that's their problem.
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