Shania Twain Career Retrospective Premieres August 22 on XM Satellite Radio  8/17/05

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- XM Satellite Radio, the nation's leading satellite radio service with more than 4.4 million subscribers, will debut a new six-part series spotlighting country music star Shania Twain beginning Monday, August 22 at 9 a.m. ET on Highway 16 (XM Channel 16). Featuring exclusive interviews and hosted by the artist, "Shania Twain: Forever and For Always" chronicles Shania's life and music from her early days in Nashville to international star.

"I am very excited that my music and career will be showcased on XM," said Shania Twain. "Through the years I have always tried to find new ways to present my music and my story to my fans. I'm excited to explore this long- form interview concept and bring something unique and different to the table with this six-part series on XM."

"It's nice to look back, even [for me], at the whole thing," continued Shania. "It's a great reflection."

Starting August 22, a new, hour-long episode in the series will debut each Monday at 9 a.m. ET with encore broadcasts airing throughout the week. Scheduled episodes include:

Episode One "The Early Days in Nashville," Shania recalls her move from Ontario to Nashville and the fear and frustrations of recording her first album. Premieres August 22, 9 am ET, with encores airing August 23, 6 pm ET; August 25, 9 pm ET; and August 27, 9 am ET.

Episode Two "Worlds Collide," Shania talks about her unlikely professional and personal collaboration with her acclaimed producer husband Mutt Lange. Premieres August 29, 9 am ET, with encores airing August 30, 6 pm ET; September 1, 9 pm ET; and September 3, 9 am ET.

Episode Three "International Superstar," Shania's success in the U.S. extends internationally creating fans all over the world. Premieres September 5, 9 am ET with encores airing September 6, 6 pm ET; September 8, 9 pm ET; and September 10, 9 am ET.

Episode Four "Off the Record," Shania talks about life outside of stardom as a wife, a mother and an advocate. Premieres September 12, 9 am ET with encores airing September 13, 6 pm ET; September 15, 9 pm ET; and September 17, 9 am ET.

Episode Five "Songwriter Extraordinaire," Shania discusses her love of songwriting and offers insight into the creative process behind many of her hit songs. Premieres September 19, 9 am ET with encores airing September 20, 6 pm ET; September 22, 9 pm ET; and September 24, 9 am ET.

Episode Six "The Industry Speaks Out," From the President of her record label to her fellow artists, the music industry weighs in on Shania's contributions to the format. Premieres September 26, 9 am ET with encores airing September 27, 6 pm ET; September 29, 9 pm ET; and October 1, 9 am ET.

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