Introduction
In the early 2000s, Shania Twain was on top of the world. With more than one million records sold, she was the best-selling female artist in country music history and a global icon. Her unique blend of country and pop, along with hits like “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” and “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” made her an unstoppable force. But at the height of her fame, she seemingly vanished from the public eye, leaving fans and the music industry to wonder what happened to the Queen of Country Pop.
A Mysterious Illness
In 2004, just after releasing her Greatest Hits album, Twain announced she was stepping away from music. Fans were shocked. Without a clear explanation, rumors swirled that she was simply tired of the spotlight. However, the truth was much more complicated and terrifying for the singer.
Behind the scenes, Twain was struggling with a mysterious and debilitating illness. She suffered from dizziness, felt like she was constantly on the verge of falling off the stage, and worst of all, she was losing her voice. Her most important tool was failing her. Desperate for answers, she visited countless doctors, but they all dismissed her symptoms as psychological. Depressed and defeated, she had no choice but to retreat from music entirely.
A Shocking Betrayal
While her health was in turmoil, Shania’s personal life was also imploding. She was happily married to her husband, Robert “Mutt” Lange, a renowned music producer and her creative partner. She also considered her friend Marie-Anne Thiébaud one of her closest confidants.
One day, everything came crashing down. Marie-Anne’s husband, Frédéric Thiébaud, called Shania to tell her he suspected their spouses were having an affair. Shania was in disbelief. When she confronted Marie-Anne, her friend comforted her and denied the accusation. However, Frédéric provided concrete proof, and the painful truth was undeniable. Both Mutt and Marie-Anne had been cheating on their spouses with each other. The double betrayal left Shania completely heartbroken.
The Road to Recovery and an Unexpected Twist
For years, Twain lived in solitude, trying to heal from the pain of betrayal and the loss of her career. Her voice, her life’s passion, was gone. But a glimmer of hope appeared when she decided to see one last doctor. This time, she received a diagnosis that changed everything: Lyme disease. She learned that the disease had damaged the nerves in her vocal cords, leading to a condition called dysphonia.
With a proper diagnosis, Shania began to get the treatment she needed. While her voice wasn’t as strong as it once was, it was returning. And in an incredible twist of fate, her relationship with Frédéric Thiébaud, the man who had exposed the betrayal, blossomed into romance. Having both experienced the same pain, they found comfort and connection in each other. They married in 2011, and with a new sense of love and purpose, Shania was ready to make a comeback.
Since then, Shania Twain has slowly re-entered the music scene, releasing new albums and performing again. She looks happier and more vibrant than ever before. Her journey reminds us that even after facing unimaginable heartbreak and hardship, it’s possible to come back stronger than ever.