"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, and Twain.[1][2]
"Waking Up Dreaming" | ||||
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Single by Shania Twain | ||||
from the album Queen of Me | ||||
Released | September 23, 2022 | |||
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Length | 3:18 | |||
Label | Republic Nashville | |||
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Producer(s) | David Stewart | |||
Shania Twain singles chronology | ||||
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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]
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]
Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 72 |
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[8] | 18 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[9] | 14 |
US Country Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[10] | 10 |
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[11] | 32 |
Shania Twain singles | |
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Shania Twain | |
The Woman in Me |
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Come On Over | |
Up! | |
Greatest Hits | |
Now | |
Queen of Me | |
Other singles |
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