Waking Up Dreaming

"Waking Up Dreaming"
Single by Shania Twain
from the album Queen of Me
ReleasedSeptember 23, 2022
Genre
Length3:18
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)David Stewart
Shania Twain singles chronology
"Forever and Ever, Amen"
(2021) 		"Waking Up Dreaming"
(2022) 		"Giddy Up!"
(2023)
Music video
"Waking Up Dreaming" on YouTube

"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.[4]

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.[6]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Waking Up Dreaming"
Chart (2022–2023) Peak
position
Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[7] 24
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 72
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[9] 18
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10] 11
US Country Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[11] 10
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[12] 32

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Waking Up Dreaming"
Chart (2023) Position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[13] 37

References

  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". September 23, 2022.
  3. ^ "BBC Radio 2 - the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Shania Twain, David Tennant and Shirley Ballas".
  4. ^ a b "Grammy® award-winning icon Shania Twain signs to Republic Nashville, launches debut single "Waking up dreaming"". www.shaniatwain.com. September 22, 2022.
  5. ^ "Watch: Shania Twain Goes Full '80s Glam in 'Waking up Dreaming' Music Video". September 26, 2022.
  6. ^ "Shania Twain Receives Icon Award at 2022 People's Choice Awards: 'I Miss My Mother at These Moments'".
  7. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3 October 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1700. Australian Recording Industry Association. January 22, 2023. p. 9.
  8. ^ "Shania Twain Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  10. ^ "Shania Twain Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  11. ^ "Shania Twain – Chart History: Country Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
  12. ^ "Shania Twain – Chart History: Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
  13. ^ "Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2023.