Staci Griesbach New Single Out Now 'No One Needs To Know'
Broadway World | December 7, 2020
Known the world over for crossing genres between country music and pop, Shania Twain's catalog is now being introduced to a jazz audience as Los Angeles-based singer Staci Griesbach interprets songs from Twain's breakout album The Woman In Me. Celebrating the album's 25th anniversary, Griesbach's My Shania Twain Songbook album reimagines a selection of songs from Twain's iconic album including the #1 hit and fan-favorite "Any Man of Mine."
"When Shania released The Woman in Me in 1995, I was a junior in high school in rural Wisconsin, and that album very much represented a coming of age for me. Shania demonstrated confidence in being a woman and really owning who she was as an artist," Griesbach said. "Most importantly, she didn't shy away from her desire of pursuing her dream, and that was inspiring to me then and perhaps even moreso now."
My Shania Twain Songbook features collaborations with top jazz composers and arrangers as well as top musicians including Tamir Hendelman (Barbra Streisand, Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra), Michael O. Mitchell (Leslie Odom Jr.), Grammy winner Otmaro Ruiz (Diane Reeves), Rahsaan Barber (Kelly Clarkson) and Stuart Duncan (Diana Krall, Goat Rodeo).
"It was refreshing to collaborate with Staci and reimagine Shania Twain's repertoire. Staci taps into Shania's heartfelt songwriting and carefree spirit, trusting her instincts in performances that invite the listener to hear Shania Twain's music in a new light," said Tamir Hendelman (Barbra Streisand, Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra), who arranged four of the songs on the album.
This marks the second album for Griesbach after her 2019 release of My Patsy Cline Songbook. Garnering attention from both the country music and jazz audiences, Griesbach hopes to reinforce potential in the intersection of the two genres.
"Shania crossed genres arguably better than any other female in country music at that time, and it's part of my exploration to bring her music into the jazz world," Griesbach added. "For me, looking at this album twenty-five years later is like going home and reconnecting to a little part of myself all over again."
***My Shania Twain Songbook will be released December 18. The first two singles, "No One Needs To Know" and "The Woman In Me (Needs The Man In You)", have been released on all streaming platforms including Spotify.
1. "No One Needs To Know" 7 Days to Go!! My new album follows the arc of a relationship and starts with the most playful, flirty tune called “No One Needs To Know.” Anyone else ever go on a date and immediately see visions of marriage and kids??? 🤣🤣🤣 YEP!! Me, too. 🙄😜I’ve always loved this Shania song. And it’s out already, so enjoy!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #inspiredbyshania #shaniatwain https://www.instagram.com/p/CIr02h_J7-T/
2. "The Woman In Me (Needs The Man In You)" 6 Days to go!!! Track 2 “The Woman in Me” is pure love. Now available on all streaming and digital platforms. #myshaniatwainsongbook #NewMusic #IndependentArtist #lovesongs https://www.instagram.com/p/CIuQmK2JEw6/
3. "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" 5 DAYS TO GO!!! Track 3 on the new album is "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under" was Shania's first single off the album The Woman In Me. My version nods to the great Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots are Made For Walkin'" -- do you hear it? FUN FACT: the great Chuck Berghofer is featured on bass, who PLAYED on that original recording with Nancy Sinatra. Here's a SNEAK PEEK. ENJOY!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #shaniatwain #swinging #thesebootsaremadeforwalking #lucchese #ChuckBerghofer #countrymusic #90scountry #inspiredbyshania https://www.instagram.com/p/CIwfYa2JllZ/
4. "Leaving Is The Only Way Out" 4 DAYS TO GO!!! Today's featured track IS Track #4 on the album called "Leaving Is The Only Way Out" - which Shania wrote the lyrics and melody to alone. This song features a Brazilian bossa nova arrangement by the incredible Otmaro Ruiz and takes us back to Brazil with a bossa nova. Hope you enjoy this sneak peek!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #inspiredbyshania #bossanova #brazilian #brazil #songwriter #singer #singersongwriter #shaniatwain https://www.instagram.com/p/CIy6IThptzI/
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1. "No One Needs To Know" 7 Days to Go!! My new album follows the arc of a relationship and starts with the most playful, flirty tune called “No One Needs To Know.” Anyone else ever go on a date and immediately see visions of marriage and kids??? 🤣🤣🤣 YEP!! Me, too. 🙄😜I’ve always loved this Shania song. And it’s out already, so enjoy!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #inspiredbyshania #shaniatwain https://www.instagram.com/p/CIr02h_J7-T/
2. "The Woman In Me (Needs The Man In You)" 6 Days to go!!! Track 2 “The Woman in Me” is pure love. Now available on all streaming and digital platforms. #myshaniatwainsongbook #NewMusic #IndependentArtist #lovesongs https://www.instagram.com/p/CIuQmK2JEw6/
3. "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" 5 DAYS TO GO!!! Track 3 on the new album is "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under" was Shania's first single off the album The Woman In Me. My version nods to the great Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots are Made For Walkin'" -- do you hear it? FUN FACT: the great Chuck Berghofer is featured on bass, who PLAYED on that original recording with Nancy Sinatra. Here's a SNEAK PEEK. ENJOY!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #shaniatwain #swinging #thesebootsaremadeforwalking #lucchese #ChuckBerghofer #countrymusic #90scountry #inspiredbyshania https://www.instagram.com/p/CIwfYa2JllZ/
4. "Leaving Is The Only Way Out" 4 DAYS TO GO!!! Today's featured track IS Track #4 on the album called "Leaving Is The Only Way Out" - which Shania wrote the lyrics and melody to alone. This song features a Brazilian bossa nova arrangement by the incredible Otmaro Ruiz and takes us back to Brazil with a bossa nova. Hope you enjoy this sneak peek!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #inspiredbyshania #bossanova #brazilian #brazil #songwriter #singer #singersongwriter #shaniatwain https://www.instagram.com/p/CIy6IThptzI/
5. "Is There Life After Love?" 3 DAYS TO GO!!! "Is There Life After Love" is arranged by Tamir Hendelman and is one of my favorite tracks on the album. It also features Stuart Duncan on fiddle/violin, Chuck Berghofer on bass and Jake Reed on drums. The lyrics on this song go straight to the heart and follow the album arc to now retreating in reflection of love. Hope you enjoy this sneak peek. #myshaniatwainsongbook #shaniatwain #inspiredbyshania #countrymusic #jazz #love #singersongwriter #singer #istherelifeafterlove https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1Xcw8Jzpz/
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Staci is performing an album release show on Thursday, December 17 at 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT which will be streamed free on Campus Jax Live's YouTube channel and Facebook page. Along with the concert, participate in an online auction to benefit Shania Kids Can. Featuring boutique jewelry, clothing and selfcare items as well as tech for the home, the online auction has something for everyone!
1. "No One Needs To Know" 7 Days to Go!! My new album follows the arc of a relationship and starts with the most playful, flirty tune called “No One Needs To Know.” Anyone else ever go on a date and immediately see visions of marriage and kids??? 🤣🤣🤣 YEP!! Me, too. 🙄😜I’ve always loved this Shania song. And it’s out already, so enjoy!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #inspiredbyshania #shaniatwain https://www.instagram.com/p/CIr02h_J7-T/
2. "The Woman In Me (Needs The Man In You)" 6 Days to go!!! Track 2 “The Woman in Me” is pure love. Now available on all streaming and digital platforms. #myshaniatwainsongbook #NewMusic #IndependentArtist #lovesongs https://www.instagram.com/p/CIuQmK2JEw6/
3. "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" 5 DAYS TO GO!!! Track 3 on the new album is "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under" was Shania's first single off the album The Woman In Me. My version nods to the great Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots are Made For Walkin'" -- do you hear it? FUN FACT: the great Chuck Berghofer is featured on bass, who PLAYED on that original recording with Nancy Sinatra. Here's a SNEAK PEEK. ENJOY!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #shaniatwain #swinging #thesebootsaremadeforwalking #lucchese #ChuckBerghofer #countrymusic #90scountry #inspiredbyshania https://www.instagram.com/p/CIwfYa2JllZ/
4. "Leaving Is The Only Way Out" 4 DAYS TO GO!!! Today's featured track IS Track #4 on the album called "Leaving Is The Only Way Out" - which Shania wrote the lyrics and melody to alone. This song features a Brazilian bossa nova arrangement by the incredible Otmaro Ruiz and takes us back to Brazil with a bossa nova. Hope you enjoy this sneak peek!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #inspiredbyshania #bossanova #brazilian #brazil #songwriter #singer #singersongwriter #shaniatwain https://www.instagram.com/p/CIy6IThptzI/
5. "Is There Life After Love?" 3 DAYS TO GO!!! "Is There Life After Love" is arranged by Tamir Hendelman and is one of my favorite tracks on the album. It also features Stuart Duncan on fiddle/violin, Chuck Berghofer on bass and Jake Reed on drums. The lyrics on this song go straight to the heart and follow the album arc to now retreating in reflection of love. Hope you enjoy this sneak peek. #myshaniatwainsongbook #shaniatwain #inspiredbyshania #countrymusic #jazz #love #singersongwriter #singer #istherelifeafterlove https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1Xcw8Jzpz/
6. "God Bless The Child" 2 DAYS TO GO!!!! "God Bless The Child" is the closing song to Shania's The Woman In Me album, and I worked with the incredible arranger and tenor saxophone GENIUS Rahsaan Barber to also pay homage to the great jazz icon Billie Holiday. Especially this year, these lyrics hit home. Here's a sneak peek of my interpretation of "God Bless The Child." Album out Friday!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #inspiredbyshania #godblessthechild #billieholiday #jazz #countrymusic #shaniatwain #rahsaanbarber https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3kWLLpgUH/
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Tommy's #1 SHANIA TWAIN SuperSite shaniasupersite.com Our eyes are closed, but we're not asleep, We're wide awake beneath the sheets
1. "No One Needs To Know" 7 Days to Go!! My new album follows the arc of a relationship and starts with the most playful, flirty tune called “No One Needs To Know.” Anyone else ever go on a date and immediately see visions of marriage and kids??? 🤣🤣🤣 YEP!! Me, too. 🙄😜I’ve always loved this Shania song. And it’s out already, so enjoy!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #inspiredbyshania #shaniatwain https://www.instagram.com/p/CIr02h_J7-T/
2. "The Woman In Me (Needs The Man In You)" 6 Days to go!!! Track 2 “The Woman in Me” is pure love. Now available on all streaming and digital platforms. #myshaniatwainsongbook #NewMusic #IndependentArtist #lovesongs https://www.instagram.com/p/CIuQmK2JEw6/
3. "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" 5 DAYS TO GO!!! Track 3 on the new album is "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under" was Shania's first single off the album The Woman In Me. My version nods to the great Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots are Made For Walkin'" -- do you hear it? FUN FACT: the great Chuck Berghofer is featured on bass, who PLAYED on that original recording with Nancy Sinatra. Here's a SNEAK PEEK. ENJOY!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #shaniatwain #swinging #thesebootsaremadeforwalking #lucchese #ChuckBerghofer #countrymusic #90scountry #inspiredbyshania https://www.instagram.com/p/CIwfYa2JllZ/
4. "Leaving Is The Only Way Out" 4 DAYS TO GO!!! Today's featured track IS Track #4 on the album called "Leaving Is The Only Way Out" - which Shania wrote the lyrics and melody to alone. This song features a Brazilian bossa nova arrangement by the incredible Otmaro Ruiz and takes us back to Brazil with a bossa nova. Hope you enjoy this sneak peek!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #inspiredbyshania #bossanova #brazilian #brazil #songwriter #singer #singersongwriter #shaniatwain https://www.instagram.com/p/CIy6IThptzI/
5. "Is There Life After Love?" 3 DAYS TO GO!!! "Is There Life After Love" is arranged by Tamir Hendelman and is one of my favorite tracks on the album. It also features Stuart Duncan on fiddle/violin, Chuck Berghofer on bass and Jake Reed on drums. The lyrics on this song go straight to the heart and follow the album arc to now retreating in reflection of love. Hope you enjoy this sneak peek. #myshaniatwainsongbook #shaniatwain #inspiredbyshania #countrymusic #jazz #love #singersongwriter #singer #istherelifeafterlove https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1Xcw8Jzpz/
6. "God Bless The Child" 2 DAYS TO GO!!!! "God Bless The Child" is the closing song to Shania's The Woman In Me album, and I worked with the incredible arranger and tenor saxophone GENIUS Rahsaan Barber to also pay homage to the great jazz icon Billie Holiday. Especially this year, these lyrics hit home. Here's a sneak peek of my interpretation of "God Bless The Child." Album out Friday!! #myshaniatwainsongbook #inspiredbyshania #godblessthechild #billieholiday #jazz #countrymusic #shaniatwain #rahsaanbarber https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3kWLLpgUH/
7. "Any Man Of Mine" 1 DAY TO GO!! So...Let's go to New Orleans!! "Any Man of Mine" might be the track that was played the most off Shania's The Woman In Me album back in '95. Special thanks to @jakereedmusic who not only killed it on the drums on the track, but helped inspire the arrangement after our first tracking session in September. Arranged by @tamirhendelman with horns by @williemurillo my interpretation nods to New Orleans Jazz. Hope you enjoy this sneak! #myshaniatwainsongbook #anymanofmine #shaniatwain #inspiredbyshania #jazz #neworleansjazz #nola https://www.instagram.com/p/CI57htopT-R/
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IT'S HERE!! "My Shania Twain Songbook" is NOW AVAILABLE on ALL MAJOR Music Platforms - iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Pandora, Deezer. stacigriesbach.hearnow.com
HUGE THANK YOU to all the incredible musicians who helped bring this music to life: @tamirhendelman @michaelmitchellmusic @rjbsax @otmaroruiz @jakereedmusic #chuckberghofer @williemurillo @andrewsynowiec @stubobduncan @kirstenedkins @kevinaxtbass @erikhughesmusic @justinclaveria
The incomparable engineering team of @steve_genewick @bakerymastering @harriet__ham @talleysherwood and @clairemorgphoto and @monopia_artworks
AND @shaniatwain : Thank you for inspiring me back in 1995, and perhaps even more now. As Shania says, "Let's GO!"