Which Shania Twain album became the best-selling country album of all time?

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Shania Twain’s album “Come On Over” became the best-selling country album of all time.

Released in 1997, the album blended country songwriting with polished pop-rock production. It produced major singles including “You’re Still the One,” “From This Moment On,” “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” This combination helped Twain reach audiences far beyond traditional country radio.

The album was initially issued in a country-oriented version and later received international versions with different mixes and track arrangements. It sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and became one of the best-selling albums by any female artist.

“Come On Over” is sometimes confused with Twain’s 1995 album “The Woman in Me,” which established her breakthrough. The earlier album was highly successful, but “Come On Over” was the larger global phenomenon and the record associated with her peak crossover success.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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