Canadian singer Shania Twain splitting from music-producer husband
16.05.2008 00:05
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 Shania Twain co-wrote her hit albums The Woman in Me, Come on Over and Up! with her music producer husband, Robert (Mutt) Lange.(Associated Press)Award-winning Canadian music star Shania Twain is splitting from her music- producer husband Robert (Mutt) Lange, a representative for the singer revealed Thursday. The couple "are separating after 14 years of marriage," spokesman Jason Owen said in a statement. "This is a private matter and there will be no further comment at this time." The 42-year-old Twain and 59-year-old Lange married in December 1993, after meeting just six months earlier. At the time, the singer, who was born in Windsor, Ont., and raised in Timmins in northern Ontario, was a budding country singer in Nashville with just a self-titled debut album under her belt. Still, she managed to attract the interest of Lange, whose producer credits included working with artists like AC/DC, Def Leppard, Foreigner and Bryan Adams. He encouraged her to pursue writing her own songs and together, they quickly crafted her sophomore release, the blockbuster album The Woman in Me, which spawned hits such as Any Man of Mine. Their collaboration continued through later albums Come on Over and Up!, which successfully crossed over into the pop realm and sold millions of copies around the globe. With hits like You're Still the One, That Don't Impress Me Much and Man! I Feel Like a Woman, Twain became one of the world's most popular female pop singers. Meanwhile, she received a host of accolades back home, included the opening of the Shania Twain Centre in Timmins in 2001, being inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2003 and joining the Order of Canada in 2005. Twain has also racked up trophies from the Grammy Awards, Juno Awards, the Academy of Country Music and BMI Songwriter Awards. After releasing a greatest hits album in 2004, Twain said last year that she was working on a new album, tentatively set for release in 2008. The couple have a six-year-old son named Eja, with the family based in Switzerland. With files from the Associated PressStory Tools: E-MAIL | PRINT | Text Size: SMLXL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACKMore Music HeadlinesCanadian singer Shania Twain splitting from music-producer husband00Award-winning Canadian pop star Shania Twain is splitting from her music-producer husband Robert (Mutt) Lange, a representative for the singer revealed Thursday.Thriller, Joni Mitchell album make the cut for U.S. recording registry00Michael Jackson's iconic pop album Thriller, the original 1956 My Fair Lady cast album and Joni Mitchell's For the Roses are among the latest additions to the U.S. National Recording Registry, the Library of Congress announced Wednesday.No charges to be laid over Amy Winehouse video00British police will not lay charges against singer Amy Winehouse in connection with video footage that seemed to show her smoking crack cocaine, a police source said on Wednesday.Robot conductor leads Detroit Symphony to warm response00ASIMO, a robot designed by Honda Motor Co., met its latest challenge Tuesday evening: Conducting the Detroit Symphony in a performance of The Impossible Dream from Man of La Mancha.Ottawa's Tulip Festival apologizes for barring Falun Gong band 00Organizers of Ottawa's Tulip Festival have apologized to a marching band for turning it away from the opening ceremonies after its members wore uniforms displaying support for Falun Gong.More Arts HeadlinesCanadian singer Shania Twain splitting from music-producer husband00Award-winning Canadian pop star Shania Twain is splitting from her music-producer husband Robert (Mutt) Lange, a representative for the singer revealed Thursday.Hollywood private eye guilty of racketeering00A Hollywood private investigator was convicted Thursday in Los Angeles on charges that he schemed to dig up dirt for his well-heeled clients to use in lawsuits, divorces and contract disputes against the rich and famous.Old media meets new media: CBS buying CNET for $1.8B00Media and entertainment company CBS Corp. is buying online news and information provider CNET Networks Inc. for $1.8 billion US in cash, the two companies announced Thursday.Vancouver show spans pop art from Krazy Kat to Spore00It may seem Krazy, but the Vancouver Art Gallery is devoting a major show that opens Saturday to comic books, animation and video games.Fox lineup includes 3 comedies, 2 dramas00The Fox TV network has unveiled a 2008-9 season with three new comedies and two new dramas, including Joss Whedon's return to TV, titled Dollhouse. Arts FeaturesBreaking sound barriersVictoriaville festival celebrates 25 years Disc of the weekDeath Cab for Cutie's Narrow StairsHot pursuitAn appreciation of the most memorable chase scenes in filmWhat lies beneathAfghan war rugs weave tales of the country’s recent past Designed to shockThe 10 most controversial videos of all timeMaximum overdriveThe live-action kids flick Speed Racer reaches a dangerous velocityPeople who read this also read …
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