Shania Twain leaves Glastonbury much impressed
The singer performed a collection of popular country songs that also crossed over to other genres. Some of the hits included were You're Still The One, That Don't Impress Me Much, and Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?
"Big congrats to Glastonbury!" Shania Twain exclaims as she looks out at the huge crowd, noticing that many of them are wearing cowboy hats in a humorous twist.
I appreciate your support. Thank you for welcoming me.
Only a small number of artists have embraced the Legends Slot at Glastonbury as enthusiastically as this one.
The celebrity has been hyping her appearance for months.
She not only expressed her desire to make a grand entrance at the festival riding on a horse, but she also managed to persuade Great Western Railways to rename some of their trains as "Shania Trains".
Over the weekend, she prepared herself by exploring Worthy Farm ("it's like a whole city", she exclaimed) and managed to catch Friday night headliner Dua Lipa for some advice.
The 58-year-old was escorted onto the stage by two drag performers and six dancers, carrying six colorful hobby horses above their heads.
Shania Twain came out on stage with hobby horses by her side.
Without delay, she dove right into one of her most popular songs, That Doesn't Amaze Me Much.
The crowd enthusiastically joined in with her jokes about rocket scientists, Brad Pitt, and men with cars, creating a lively atmosphere.
Twain looked amazing, wearing a cowboy hat covered in rhinestones, long gloves, and a short black dress. She also had on a flowing pink cloak that she spun around with playful excitement.
"I think it's fantastic because I can observe all the people, objects, and flags," she exclaimed.
I noticed many people wearing cowboy hats and leopard print, and it's truly unique and exceptional.
Following the impressive beginning, the enthusiasm waned slightly.
The audience didn't recognize the following two songs as well, Don't Be Foolish (You Know I Love You) and You Earn My Love.
Similar to Cyndi Lauper on Saturday, Twain appeared to be annoyed by her earpiece.
But as she sang more, her unique country accent became prominent. Sometimes her throat sounded a little rough and dry (probably because Glastonbury is so dusty this year) but the passion in her voice was undeniable.
The Canadian musician is the top-selling female country artist in history.
Twain's decision to book was very clever in a year where country music has made a strong comeback with hits like Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, Kacey Musgraves' Deeper Well, and Shaboozey's catchy Bar Song (Tipsy).
During the 1990s, Twain emerged as one of the first genres to blend Nashville's rich storytelling tradition with the high-energy excitement of stadium rock, becoming a crossover sensation.
Her second album, The Woman In Me, was a huge success, selling 12 million copies. Her next album, Come On Over, released in 1997, exceeded expectations by selling more than 40 million copies. This was due in part to the hit songs, such as Man! I Feel Like A Woman and the emotional ballad You're Still The One.
Later on, during her performance at Glastonbury, there was a special moment that stood out. Twain sat down with her acoustic guitar and encouraged the crowd to join in singing the chorus with her.
"Typically, my performances take place in the evening, and I'm only able to observe your responses close to the stage. However, today I have the opportunity to see each and every one of you, stretching all the way to the back, right up to the tents," she remarked.
I can see you clearly, but I also want to hear from you.
As she played the chords on her guitar, the crowd nearly overwhelmed her with their loud cheers.
It was a moment that sent shivers down my spine.
Prior to the performance, the 58-year-old expressed feeling slightly "overwhelmed" about the prospect of following in the footsteps of renowned artists like Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, and Kenny Rogers in the highly sought-after Sunday afternoon Legends slot.
"They are all individuals who I admire as music icons and have greatly impacted my career, so it feels like a dream come true to be invited," she shared with BBC News.
I have been told that this is a unique and unforgettable event. Everyone is eager to share their experiences and talk about it.
While the performance went on, Twain started to understand the full implications of that.
"I feel absolutely fantastic," she shouted excitedly. "You all are die-hard fans of country music."
The vocalist attracted one of the largest audiences during the weekend.
The crowd extended to the rear of the field, reaching a size similar to but likely not exceeding Coldplay's audience at the Saturday night concert.
During Chris Martin's performance, Tom Cruise and Stormzy were in the audience. Twain, on the other hand, had her own group of famous people supporting her, such as model Cara Delevingne and Mad Max actress Anya Taylor-Joy.
Maybe her performance wasn't as popular as Kylie or Dolly in terms of songs that everyone knows, but anyone would agree that the audience's reaction to her last song, "Man! I Feel Like A Woman," was amazing.
At that time, Twain had put a lot of effort into her performances that she decided to stop singing the main melody. Instead, she chose to sing the lower harmony, letting her backup singers handle the high notes. It is worth mentioning that her voice has not been the same since Lyme disease affected the nerves in her vocal cords in the early 2000s.
The crowd, in the meantime, stacked on top of each other, waved their feather boas, and shouted out every word together.
Later on, fans informed the BBC that they were very impressed.
Bethany from Surrey expressed that the experience was truly amazing and the highlight of the weekend.
"I couldn't have asked for anything better," said Liv, a Gloucester fan. "She really impressed me with her performance."
"She was totally crazy. I love her a lot," Leah from Middlesborough said.
Incredible is how she appears, with an abundance of self-assurance, despite her age.
She embodies the spirit of girl power entirely.
The vocalist appeared to be thoroughly enjoying herself
If you happened to see the security team dancing to Twain's popular song "That Don't Impress Me Much," the dance was coordinated by Lauren Filer.
She performed with Candice Scott and Sophie Barton on the Pyramid Stage, after being selected from a large pool of competitors to dance alongside Shania Twain.
They shared all the details with the BBC show "Inside Glastonbury" on BBC Sounds.
