Let’s talk about one of the most iconic voices in music—Shania Twain. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to see her perform live, you might be surprised to learn that this powerhouse singer still battles with stage fright. Yep, you heard that right. The woman who has millions of fans around the world admitted during a candid interview on Live With Kelly and Ryan that even after all these years, she still feels that familiar knot in her stomach before stepping onto the stage. But here’s the kicker—she’s learned how to manage it, and she’s got a pretty impressive routine to prepare herself for every show.
“I suffer a lot from stage fright,” Shania revealed in a heartfelt moment during the interview. “But here’s the secret: preparation is everything.” The Canadian singer explained that her battle with anxiety isn’t just about nerves—it’s about control. To ensure she’s ready for her performances, she meticulously plans out her entire day leading up to the concert. “From what I eat, to what I drink, everything is carefully planned. It’s almost like preparing for a major exam,” she said. “Every show is like an exam, and I want to give it my absolute best when I step out there.”
Kelly Ripa, co-host of Live With Kelly and Ryan, couldn’t help but express her admiration for Shania’s ability to perform in front of thousands of people. “Every time I see someone perform in front of a massive crowd, I think about how daunting that must be,” Kelly said. Shania, however, shared that her fear isn’t about singing—it’s about what happens before she steps on stage. “When I hear the fans cheering from backstage, the anxiety starts to shift into something else,” she explained. “It becomes excitement, adrenaline. Once I’m out there, I’m in my element.”
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In fact, Shania described herself as “hyperactive” once she’s on stage. “I can hear the fans, feel their energy, and it’s electrifying,” she said. “That initial fear? It’s completely gone once I’m out there performing. It’s like a transformation.”
Shania also opened up about another unexpected challenge she faces during her performances—forgetting the lyrics to her own songs. “It happens all the time,” she confessed. “But here’s the thing: when I’m making eye contact with a fan and they mess up the lyrics, it throws me off completely.” She went on to explain that this is one of the hardest parts about performing live. “If someone’s singing along and they get the words wrong, it’s like a domino effect. I lose my place, and it’s hilarious because I’m standing there trying to figure out where I am while everyone else is singing confidently.”
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