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"Waking Up Dreaming"
"Waking Up Dreaming"
Single by Shania Twain
from the album Queen of Me
Released	September 23, 2022
Genre	Pop rock; country pop; dance-pop; electropop;
Length	3:18
Label	Republic
Songwriter(s)	Jessica Agombar; David Stewart; Shania Twain;
Producer(s)	David Stewart
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Music video
	"Waking Up Dreaming" on YouTube

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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 sixth studio album, Queen of Me (2023). 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 Nashville. 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]

Live performance

Twain debuted the song live for the first time as part of a medley during her performance at the People's Choice Awards 2022. After the performance she received the music icon award.^[7]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Waking Up Dreaming"
Chart (2022–2023)	Peak position
Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)^[8]	24
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[9]	72
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)^[10]	18
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[11]	11
US Country Digital Song Sales (Billboard)^[12]	10
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)^[13]	32

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Waking Up Dreaming"
Chart (2023)	Position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[14]	37

References

^ "Shania Twain Talks Inspiration Behind Topless Cover Art for Single "Waking up Dreaming"". Archived from the original on September 30, 2022.
^ "Listen: Shania Twain Drops 'Waking up Dreaming' with New Record Label". 23 September 2022.
^ "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". 26 September 2022.
^ 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 Receives Icon Award at 2022 People's Choice Awards: 'I Miss My Mother at These Moments'".
^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3 October 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1700. Australian Recording Industry Association. January 22, 2023. p. 9.
^ "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 (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
^ "Shania Twain – Chart History: Country Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
^ "Shania Twain – Chart History: Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
^ "Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.

External links

Shania Twain - Waking Up Dreaming (Lyric Video) on YouTube

[1] "Shania Twain Talks Inspiration Behind Topless Cover Art for Single "Waking up Dreaming"". Archived from the original on September 30, 2022.

[2] "Listen: Shania Twain Drops 'Waking up Dreaming' with New Record Label". 23 September 2022.

[3] "BBC Radio 2 - the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Shania Twain, David Tennant and Shirley Ballas".

[4] ttps://www.shaniatwain.com/grammy-award-winning-icon-shania-twain-signs-to-republic-nashville-launches-debut-single-waking-up-dreaming%EF%BF%BC/#/

[5] "Watch: Shania Twain Goes Full '80s Glam in 'Waking up Dreaming' Music Video". 26 September 2022.

[6] ttps://www.shaniatwain.com/grammy-award-winning-icon-shania-twain-signs-to-republic-nashville-launches-debut-single-waking-up-dreaming%EF%BF%BC/#/

[7] "Shania Twain Receives Icon Award at 2022 People's Choice Awards: 'I Miss My Mother at These Moments'".

[8] "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3 October 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1700. Australian Recording Industry Association. January 22, 2023. p. 9.

[sc_Canada_Shania_Twain-9] "Shania Twain Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2022.

[sc_UKdownload_-10] "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 30, 2022.

[sc_Billboardadultcontemporary_Shania_Twain-11] "Shania Twain Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2023.

[12] "Shania Twain – Chart History: Country Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2022.

[13] "Shania Twain – Chart History: Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2022.

[14] "Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.

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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, ''[[Queen of Me]]'' (2023). The song was written by [[Jessica Agombar]], [[David Stewart (songwriter and producer)|David Stewart]], and Twain.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cmt.com/news/m44ftn/shania-twain-talks-inspiration-behind-topless-cover-art-for-single-waking-up-dreaming | title=Shania Twain Talks Inspiration Behind Topless Cover Art for Single "Waking up Dreaming" }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://tasteofcountry.com/shania-twain-waking-up-dreaming-new-song/ | title=Listen: Shania Twain Drops 'Waking up Dreaming' with New Record Label }}</ref>
+"'''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 sixth studio album, ''[[Queen of Me]]'' (2023). The song was written by [[Jessica Agombar]], [[David Stewart (Dynamite producer)|David Stewart]], and Twain.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cmt.com/news/m44ftn/shania-twain-talks-inspiration-behind-topless-cover-art-for-single-waking-up-dreaming | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930122840/https://www.cmt.com/news/m44ftn/shania-twain-talks-inspiration-behind-topless-cover-art-for-single-waking-up-dreaming | url-status=dead | archive-date=September 30, 2022 | title=Shania Twain Talks Inspiration Behind Topless Cover Art for Single "Waking up Dreaming" }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://tasteofcountry.com/shania-twain-waking-up-dreaming-new-song/ | title=Listen: Shania Twain Drops 'Waking up Dreaming' with New Record Label | date=23 September 2022 }}</ref>
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 ==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. <ref>{{cite web | url=https://tasteofcountry.com/shania-twain-waking-up-dreaming-music-video/ | title=Watch: Shania Twain Goes Full '80s Glam in 'Waking up Dreaming' Music Video }}</ref> The video was directed by [[Isaac Rentz]].<ref>https://www.shaniatwain.com/grammy-award-winning-icon-shania-twain-signs-to-republic-nashville-launches-debut-single-waking-up-dreaming%EF%BF%BC/#/</ref>
+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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tasteofcountry.com/shania-twain-waking-up-dreaming-music-video/ | title=Watch: Shania Twain Goes Full '80s Glam in 'Waking up Dreaming' Music Video | date=26 September 2022 }}</ref> The video was directed by [[Isaac Rentz]].<ref>https://www.shaniatwain.com/grammy-award-winning-icon-shania-twain-signs-to-republic-nashville-launches-debut-single-waking-up-dreaming%EF%BF%BC/#/</ref>
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 !scope="row"| US Country Digital Song Sales (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/shania-twain/chart-history/cdt/|title=Shania Twain – Chart History: Country Digital Song Sales|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=October 3, 2022}}</ref>
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+===Year-end charts===
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+! scope="row"| US Adult Contemporary (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2023/adult-contemporary-songs/|title=Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2023|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=November 22, 2023}}</ref>
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 ==External links==
-* {{YouTube|id=wQcfv9zxLXI|title=Waking Up Dreaming}}
+* {{YouTube|id=oSldSFqtDuA|title=Shania Twain - Waking Up Dreaming (Lyric Video)}}
 {{Shania Twain singles}}
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 [[Category:Republic Records singles]]
 [[Category:Shania Twain songs]]
+[[Category:Song recordings produced by David Stewart (Dynamite producer)]]
+[[Category:Songs written by David Stewart (Dynamite producer)]]
 [[Category:Songs written by Shania Twain]]
 [[Category:2022 songs]]

v t e Shania Twain singles
Shania Twain	"What Made You Say That" "Dance with the One That Brought You" "You Lay a Whole Lot of Love on Me"
The Woman in Me	"Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" "Any Man of Mine" "The Woman in Me (Needs the Man in You)" "(If You're Not in It for Love) I'm Outta Here!" "You Win My Love" "No One Needs to Know" "Home Ain't Where His Heart Is (Anymore)" "God Bless the Child"
Come On Over	"Love Gets Me Every Time" "Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)" "You're Still the One" "From This Moment On" "When" "Honey, I'm Home" "That Don't Impress Me Much" "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" "You've Got a Way" "Come On Over" "Rock This Country!" "I'm Holdin' On to Love (To Save My Life)"
Up!	"I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" "Up!" "Ka-Ching!" "Forever and for Always" "Thank You Baby! (For Makin' Someday Come So Soon)" "She's Not Just a Pretty Face" "When You Kiss Me" "It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing"
Greatest Hits	"Party for Two" "Don't!" "I Ain't No Quitter"
Now	"Life's About to Get Good" "Swingin' with My Eyes Closed"
Queen of Me	"Waking Up Dreaming" "Giddy Up!"
Other singles	"Shoes" "Today Is Your Day" "Endless Love" (with Lionel Richie) "Forever and Ever, Amen" (with Ronan Keating) "Unhealthy" (with Anne-Marie)