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Written by Patti Lynn
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Tuesday, 20 May 2008 19:17 |
 It saddens me to hear that Shania Twain and her husband, "Mutt" Lange are separating after 14 years of marriage. The country music field holds minimal appeal to me since much of it isn't even country. However, Shania Twain has always been someone I do admire very much, both professionally and personally. Her life is an inspiration to all who know how she's coped with tragedy and her talent seems boundless. I have high regard for this tough Canadian and not just because she was nice to me one Saturday afternoon in New York City.
I spotted her and," Mutt" in a sea of people passing in the opposite direction at 57th and 5th Ave in 1997. I turned back and caught up with them at the cross street and asked her if she was, indeed, Shania Twain. She confirmed that she was with a sweet and amazingly gracious attitude. As we talked, both our husbands, Stan and Mutt stood a few feet away in opposite directions while the multitudes rushed by. I'd just written, "Diana" which I mentioned to her. She stood there in all that traffic and patiently listened to my song writing aspirations, asking me several questions. Due to legalities, she could not accept anything of mine; however, she did suggest that I send something to her record label, Mercury Records in Nashville.
Following a fruitless call to Mercury, I wrote her a letter which the kind folks at Mercury Records forwarded to her. Apparently, she'd thought they may make an exception in accepting my material. So, I informed her of their inflexible policy of NOT accepting outside material. She wrote a wonderfully heartfelt apology and said she, "Felt sure she would have liked my songs if she was able to hear them". I do understand the rip off law suits (People accusing artists of stealing their songs). I have often felt that way myself but proof is hard to present. Anyway, I appreciated her response and I shall never forget how beautiful and gracious she was. She has always been a favorite of mine and I wish her well.
I just hope and pray that she and "Mutt" will get back together. They are a team! Plus they have little Eja to consider.
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