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December 22, 2003 - Billboard reports if there was ever any doubt about Shania Twain's career prospects after the Canadian songbird took time off to start a family, the success of her album 'Up!' and current tour have put those concerns to rest. Twain finishes 2003 as the top country artist of the year and the top female country artist. She also comes in at No. 3 on the year-end Billboard 200 chart. Read more.

December 18, 2003 - Shania Twain performed in concert at Arrowhead Pond on Tuesday (December 16) in Anaheim, California. Check out pictures from StarFile and WireImage.

December 18, 2003 - Shania Twain this week became the first ever artist to sell more then 10 million copies of three consecutive albums.

December 15, 2003 - The Las Vegas Review Journal reports Shania Twain put her boot in her mouth with an inadvertent swipe at Las Vegas during a news conference Wednesday at the Billboard Music Awards. Asked whether she has considered doing a Las Vegas headliner deal similar to those of Celine Dion or Elton John, Twain ruffled some feathers with the remark, "If I ever did that, it would be because I'm old or something." Her remark drew audible gasps from the roomful of 50 to 60 media members. "What was so controversial about that?" said Twain, semishocked by the negative reaction to the inference that Vegas is a boneyard for past-their-prime entertainers.

December 15, 2003 - The Backstreet Boys, Carmen Electra, Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, *NSYNC star JC Chasez, Jessica Simpson, Mandy Moore, Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees, and Shania Twain were on hand for The 2003 Billboard Music Awards on Wednesday (December 10) at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out pictures here.

December 7, 2003 - It will be a battle pitting R&B/hip-hop against country for favorite male and female musical performer at the 30th People's Choice Awards. Country artist Tim McGraw will face rappers Eminem and 50 Cent in the male category, while Beyoncé will vie for the female honor against Faith Hill and Shania Twain. The awards will be broadcast live January 11th on CBS. Check out a complete list of nominees here.

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