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Shania Twain reveals her traumatic childhood inspired her hit tracks with her penning empowerment anthem Man! I Feel Like a Woman! after sexual abuse caused her to 'miss out on the joy of being a female'


The legendary singer, 59, has been candid about her difficult childhood, growing up in poverty in Canada with four siblings, her mum Sharon and stepdad Jerry Twain.

Speaking to The Sunday Times , Shania explained how these childhood traumas influenced her music, particularly hit tracks Black Eyes, Blue Tears and Man! Shania is next set to take to the Pyramid Stage on Sunday June 30 at Glastonbury for the coveted legends slot, previously filled by the likes of Johnny Cash and Diana Ross over the years Shania is next set to take to the Pyramid Stage on Sunday June 30 at Glastonbury for the coveted legends slot, previously filled by the likes of Johnny Cash and Diana Ross over the years.

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