Shania Twain's new album, "Little Miss Twain," has become the lowest-charting release of her career, debuting at No. 131 on the Billboard 200 with approximately 12,000 copies sold. This marks a significant drop from her previous studio album, "Queen of Me," which reached No. 10 in 2023.

Throughout her career, Twain has achieved substantial commercial success, selling over 100 million records worldwide and reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with albums "Up!" (2002) and "Now" (2017). The most recent release, "Little Miss Twain," is noted by the artist to be more personal and less commercial than her previous work.

Twain has described the album as a journey into her childhood, incorporating themes she would not typically explore as a commercial songwriter. She expressed nervousness about releasing the record due to its deeply personal subject matter, noting in an Instagram post that the emotional process was a "true rollercoaster" and that telling some stories was "incredibly healing."

"It's not easy to evolve as an artist and keep your people with you but you’ve been loyal and supportive through it all," she wrote, acknowledging her fans' support during her artistic evolution.

Criticism and Stage Presence

The album's subdued chart performance coincides with recent criticism Twain has faced regarding her stage outfits. In recent months, the singer has been the subject of age and body-shaming comments after appearing in revealing attire while opening for Harry Styles. One particularly viral TikTok clip showed Twain performing in a lingerie-inspired outfit during a June concert at London's Wembley Stadium, prompting some online criticism that her wardrobe was "tacky."

Twain sparked an online firestorm after delivering a lingerie-clad performance while on tour with Harry Styles in June

Twain has addressed these criticisms, stating that she refuses to let external comments or societal standards affect her. She told People magazine in July about her personal journey of accepting her changing body and appearance as she ages, moving past insecurities and vanity.

"My body is not shameable. That courage comes with time and maturity. Body shaming is nothing that’s going to affect me," Twain has stated.

It comes as Twain has faced criticism from both age and body-shamers in recent months over her racy wardrobe

She has spoken about learning to adapt to different phases of life and embracing her current self rather than trying to recapture a younger appearance. "I’m not trying to be 30. I’m not trying to be 25, and I won’t be ever again," she explained. "Vanity is not worth torture."

The album, titled Little Miss Twain, debuted at No. 131 on the Billboard 200 with just 12,000 copies sold

Throughout the course of her career, Twain has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time. (Pictured in 1999)