Shania Twain honours 'my roots, my youth, my mother' on upcoming project

Shania Twain's seventh studio album is on the way!

The top-selling female country-pop artist of all time, announced her newest record as she debuted the lead single this morning.

Little Miss Twain is the Canada-born superstar’s “most personal work in a hallowed career of acclaimed albums, classic hits, and over 100 million albums sold worldwide,” states a press release. Shania's upcoming project nods to her roots, fusing elements of pop, rock, soul, R&B and bluegrass into her classic country and Western sound.

“A lot of Little Miss Twain is reflective of my teens, my roots as well as the energy of the rock and R&B I loved so much, but still with that Western twang,” Shania said in a statement. “Where I’m from you don’t go anywhere on a horse — you go on a snowmobile. I was dreaming about the Western lifestyle and I was living in a very different world than where I ended up.”

Shania, the sole writer of lead single Dirty Rosie, marks “an artistic evolution tracing the formative experiences that led to Shania becoming one of the most beloved, influential stars of our time,” the press release states of the newly-debuted anthem. Shania confirmed the release date earlier this week, following several teasers on social media.

“You can drive me crazy/ Drive me half nuts/ You can drive all night to see me/ Take a chance on your luck/ You can drive a Hummer in the summer/ You can even drive the ladies in my Mercedes/ But you can’t drive my truck”

Dirty Rosie and the Little Miss Twain announcement arrive days before Shania makes her debut as ACM Awards host. She said in a previous statement, “I’m thrilled to be hosting the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas, a place that feels like home. It’s such an honor to be part of this incredible night celebrating Country Music’s biggest stars, especially with so many talented women leading nominations this year. I can’t wait to welcome all of the fans and artists out for this unforgettable night.”

Little Miss Twain pays “homage to my roots, my youth and my mother,” Shania shared on Wednesday. The album is due on July 24. 

Listen to Dirty Rosie here:

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