Waking Up Dreaming
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| Single by Shania Twain | ||||
| Released | September 23, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Republic Nashville | |||
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| Producer(s) | David Stewart | |||
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"Waking Up Dreaming" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian singer Shania Twain, and released on September 23, 2022 and serves as the lead single from Twain's upcoming sixth studio album. The song was written by Jessica Agombar, David Stewart, and Twain.[1][2]
Release
The song premiered on September 23, 2022, on BBC Radio 2 and was released to streaming and music purchasing platforms on the same day.[3] It was the first single by Twain being released via the new record label Republic Records. Twain commented: "I couldn't think of a better partner than Republic Nashville. I'm honored and excited to be the label's first artist and lead the charge of this new and exciting chapter. In this respect, it feels like a new beginning all around, and I'm embracing it wholeheartedly."[4]
Music video
The music video for "Waking Up Dreaming" was released on September 23, 2022, and depicts Twain as a 80s rockstar performing the song in extravagant rock fantasy clothing. [5] The video was directed by Isaac Rentz.[6]
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Canada Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[7] | 3 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 72 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[9] | 18 |
| US Country Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[10] | 10 |
References
- ^ "Shania Twain Talks Inspiration Behind Topless Cover Art for Single "Waking up Dreaming"".
- ^ "Listen: Shania Twain Drops 'Waking up Dreaming' with New Record Label".
- ^ "BBC Radio 2 - the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Shania Twain, David Tennant and Shirley Ballas".
- ^ https://www.shaniatwain.com/grammy-award-winning-icon-shania-twain-signs-to-republic-nashville-launches-debut-single-waking-up-dreaming%EF%BF%BC/#/
- ^ "Watch: Shania Twain Goes Full '80s Glam in 'Waking up Dreaming' Music Video".
- ^ https://www.shaniatwain.com/grammy-award-winning-icon-shania-twain-signs-to-republic-nashville-launches-debut-single-waking-up-dreaming%EF%BF%BC/#/
- ^ "Shania Twain – Chart History: Canada Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ "Shania Twain Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ "Shania Twain – Chart History: Country Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2022.