Shania Twain Set to Kick Off Major Tour Amid Political Backlash

Here’s a story that’s got everyone buzzing: Canadian country sensation Shania Twain is just days away from launching her highly anticipated seven-month international "Now" tour. This is her first major concert series since 2002, and fans have been eagerly counting down the days. But here’s the twist—just as anticipation is peaking, Shania has found herself in the middle of a political firestorm after revealing she would have voted for Donald Trump. Now, fans are left wondering how this revelation might affect her tour and whether her loyal audience will show up in the same numbers they once did.

It’s been a whirlwind week for Shania. The controversy began when she told The Guardian in an interview published on April 22, 2018, that she would have cast her vote for the current president. "I would have voted for him because, even though he was offensive, he seemed honest," she explained. "Do you want straight or polite? Not that you shouldn’t be able to have both. If I were voting, I just don’t want bull—t. I would have voted for a feeling that it was transparent. And politics has a reputation of not being that, right?"

Fans React Strongly to Shania's Political Stance

The reaction from fans was swift and, in many cases, harsh. Social media lit up with comments from people who felt betrayed by their musical hero. "How could my [favorite singer] betray me like this?" tweeted one fan, @motherperrysa. "This is the worst day of my life." Another user, @itsjamesmh, chimed in, saying, "Deleting Shania Twain songs from my playlists after finding out she supports Trump." It’s clear that Shania’s words struck a nerve, and not in a good way.

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Shania Issues Apology Amid Backlash

Realizing the storm she had stirred, the 52-year-old quickly issued an apology to People magazine. "I would like to apologize to anybody I have offended in a recent interview with The Guardian about the American president," she stated. "The question caught me off-guard. As a Canadian, I regret answering this unexpected question without giving my response more context. I am passionately against discrimination of any kind and hope it’s clear from the choices I have made, and the people I stand with, that I do not hold any common moral beliefs with the current president."

Shania went on to clarify her stance, explaining, "I was trying to explain, in response to a question about the election, that my limited understanding was that the president talked to a portion of America like an accessible person they could relate to, as he was not a politician. My answer was awkward, but certainly should not be taken as representative of my values nor does it mean I endorse him. I make music to bring people together. My path will always be one of inclusivity, as my history shows."