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Shania Twain was recognized for her contributions to the music industry at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards, receiving the Music Icon Award at the December 6 ceremony. Before accepting her trophy from host Billy Porter, the incomparable country star gave an epic rendition of her greatest hits, from “Any Man of Mine” and “That Don’t Impress Me Much” to “Man! I feel like a woman! and Waking Up Dreaming (from her February 2023 album Queen of Me).
The music icon sported several shimmery looks during her performance — not to mention her pink hair — but none of it detracted from her amazing vocals and lyrics. The real surprise came when Twain incorporated Icon Award winner Ryan Reynolds into her performance of That Don’t Impress Me Much, singing, “OK, so you’re Ryan Reynolds? That doesn’t impress me much.” The “Deadpool” star laughed in surprise but seemed to love the scream as part of such an epic moment.
After her performance, Twain gave a moving speech to her fans, encouraging them to “be the queen of you,” saying, “Embrace your individuality and your crazy ideas. Just be brave. Remember there is power in numbers. We are in it together. Love is love.” She added, “And when a door slams in your face… kick it in. All I have to say is be the queen of you.”
Check out the epic moment below.