WHAT REALLY HAPPENED BETWEEN THEM ?
Once the queens of country-pop sisterhood, Shania and Taylor used to shower each other with praise. But for years now—no more photos, no tweets, no mentions.
Some say a subtle remark from Taylor may have deeply hurt Shania…
They were once two generations of country-pop royalty—Shania Twain, the groundbreaking star of the ’90s and early 2000s, and Taylor Swift, her outspoken admirer who credited Twain as a lifelong inspiration. For a while, their bond felt unshakable.
In interviews, Taylor called Shania her “idol.” Shania, in return, praised Taylor’s songwriting and stage charisma. They appeared together in a CMT Comedy Skit, exchanged compliments on social media, and even showed up at awards shows in matching boots and mutual admiration. It was the perfect picture of musical sisterhood.
But in recent years, fans began to notice something odd.
There were no more photos. No more tweets. No mention of one another in interviews. And when Taylor launched her “Eras Tour,” inviting many legends of country and pop to share the spotlight—Shania was nowhere to be found.
So what happened ?
Rumors began swirling in 2017 when Taylor Swift made a subtle—but sharp—comment in an interview, discussing how women in country music often have to “redefine themselves constantly,” hinting that some past icons had “faded when they couldn’t evolve.”
While she didn’t name names, fans took it as a veiled reference to Shania—especially since Twain had recently released her comeback album “Now”, which received mixed reviews.
Sources close to Shania say she was deeply hurt by the timing of Taylor’s remarks. A member of her management team reportedly said, “Shania doesn’t hold grudges, but she values loyalty. And she noticed who supported her return—and who didn’t.”
Adding fuel to the fire, Taylor once performed a cover of “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” early in her career, but has not revisited the song—or Shania’s name—publicly in years.
Behind the scenes, industry insiders whisper about conflicting ideologies: Shania, known for her humble beginnings and traditional values, didn’t always align with Taylor’s increasingly activist persona and celebrity-driven narrative.
Even as both continued to shine in their own worlds, the sisterhood seemed to fade.
In a 2022 interview, when asked about Taylor Swift, Shania simply smiled and replied, “I’m happy to see any woman succeed. That’s what I stand for.” The neutrality was telling.
While neither party has ever confirmed a feud, the silence speaks volumes. Fans still hold out hope for a reunion, but as it stands, one of country music’s most iconic friendships has quietly unraveled—with no clear sign of stitching it back together.