Shania Twain’s ‘Come on Over’ Turns 15
It’s not an overstatement to say Shania Twain‘s ‘Come on Over’ album is the most successful country album ever. It has sold over 40 million copies worldwide after separate versions were released in Europe. Twain spent over 50 weeks at No. 1 on the Country Album charts.
Valid criticisms that she stretched too far pop to be a true country star on ‘Come on Over’ don’t hold up when one counts the 11 (yes 11!) songs that charted on country radio, including three that went to No. 1.
This historic album celebrates its 15th anniversary today (Nov. 4, 2012). The most recognizable songs fans will still find on radio today include ‘You’re Still the One,’ ‘From This Moment,’ ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’ and ‘Man! I Feel Like a Woman.’
Twain really only released three successful studio albums during her career, a fact that seems impossible given the influence she had and the impression she left. Credit ‘Come on Over’ for the illusion that she recorded more than she actually did.
Of course, her husband, Robert “Mutt” Lange, produced this and all of her albums. Reviewers both praised and criticized his slick sound, often in the same review. Yes, the fiddles were synthesized and machines seemed to replace humans at every opportunity, but he did it really, really well. The sexy singer embraced this style and made it more than acceptable to sell her good looks along with the music. Traditionalists were furious. But an album that sells 40 million copies — plus millions of singles — is beyond reproach.
Quadruplets Laughing at Their Dad Will Make Your Weekend
May 17, 2013 8:00 PM This video may not have any real social significance and it's certainly not the most news worthy story of the day. However, with everything going on in the world today and on the nightly newscasts, sometimes we just need something to remind us that life is good and humanity can be a beautiful thing.
Carrie Underwood Not Ready for Kids Yet
Now 30, Carrie Underwood has a thriving career, a bursting bank account and an incredibly supportive hockey playing husband -- and she's content to bask in the joy of her almost three-year marriage... without kids.
Henderson Schools on Lockdown While Police Search for Escaped Inmate
Two schools in Henderson County, Jefferson Elementary and Riverview preschool are on lockdown while police search for a missing inmate.
According to police Nicholas Christian was working at the jail garden and walked off
Songs For St. Jude Free Concert – Jason Sturgeon May 31st At Hawg N Sauce
May 17, 2013 7:05 AM WKDQ is proud to announce this summer's Songs For St. Jude Free Concert Series with Hawg N Sauce BBQ and Grill in Mt. Vernon. We kick off this series with a performance from Indiana native, Jason Sturgeon on May 31st at 7:30pm!
Saturday Is Recycle Day In Vanderburgh County at the 4-H Center
May 17, 2013 4:00 AM If you are like me and have old newspapers, magazines, cardboard and plastic bottles sacked up and ready to recycle - Saturday is the day to clean house!
‘Way Late Play Date’ at cMoe Lets Adults Act Like Kids Again
Grab some friends, send the kids to Grandma's, and get ready to have some adult fun at the Children's Museum of Evansville!
Behold, the Greatest Bird Hunter of All Time
May 16, 2013 11:45 PM Every so often you see a video that makes you say, "no way he just did that." Have you ever heard of noodling? Noodling is basically fishing with your bare hands and believe it or not, but some people are very skilled at this. In fact, I think there is some kind of reality show about noodling. What do you call quail hunting with your bare hands?
The State Where People Swear the Most – F@!#ing Ohio!
May 16, 2013 8:00 PM S*#T! There goes another title that Indiana and Kentucky lose out on. According to a new survey, people swear more in Ohio than any other state in the Union, followed by Maryland and New Jersey...well there's a f@!#ing surprise - what no New York? By contrast, the state with the fewest people who swear and the most goody two-shoes is Washington.
Who Is Batman?
May 16, 2013 5:17 PM It's a question that people in Gotham City have been asking for years. Who is Batman. This mysterious crime fighter, that flies at night has kept his identity concealed, until now, when he showed up at the Townsquare Media Offices, but now there's more mystery than ever before!
Country Whuppin’ – Jon Pardi Vs. Dakota Bradley
May 16, 2013 3:55 PM Jon Pardi now has two wins as champion of Country Whuppin' scoring a major upset over Lady Antebellum. Today he's back in the ring facing the young, spry Dakota Bradley. Who will win?