Release date and format
Shania Twain's song "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" was released to US country radio in March 1999 as the third country single from her album Come On Over. Its wider pop impact grew through formats and regions over the following year, with a commercial CD single arriving in 1999 in North America and select international markets. The track was co-written by Twain and Robert John "Mutt" Lange and produced by Lange.
Official North American country single release
In the United States, the song was officially serviced to country radio in March 1999, with some station adds occurring in late February. This single release supported the momentum of the Come On Over campaign, which had already seen the album's pop-focused singles achieve broad chart success.
International rollout and CD single
Although the country single reached US audiences in early 1999, international markets saw staggered timing. In Canada, a commercial CD single was issued in 1999. Europe and Australia experienced later single and album pushes that extended into 2000, helping the album remain prominent on charts worldwide.
Notable details about the release timeline
The staggered rollout aligned with the album's sustained chart performance. By the time "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" was released as a single in North America, "You're Still the One" and "From This Moment On" were already climbing charts. The country single release reinforced the album's broad genre appeal. Key dates are summarized below.
Release timeline at a glance
| Region / Format | Date | Context |
|---|---|---|
| US Country Radio | March 1999 | Official country single add date |
| Canada CD Single | 1999 | Commercial single for Canadian market |
| Europe & Australia | 1999–2000 | Staggered single and album pushes |
Song background and songwriting credits
"Man! I Feel Like a Woman" was co-written by Shania Twain and Mutt Lange. It appears as track 6 on the standard edition of Come On Over and was conceived as an anthem of playful confidence. Its lyrical theme and production fit within the album's mix of country, pop, and rock influences. The song has remained a signature live track and a staple in Twain's catalog.
Album context within Come On Over
On Come On Over, "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" follows the pop-oriented "You're Still the One" and precedes the album's later singles, contributing to the record's varied sequencing. The album spent numerous weeks on charts and generated multiple long-running hits, making the timing of each single release a strategic element of its sustained chart presence.
Performance and legacy
While "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" did not match the chart peaks of some of the album's earlier singles in certain territories, it achieved strong airplay on country and pop formats. Its live performance profile grew through Twain's tours and award-show appearances, reinforcing its status as a recognizable anthem. The song's production and message have aged well, supporting continued streaming and radio relevance.
Key takeaways
- The core US country single release occurred in March 1999.
- Canada received a commercial CD single in 1999; wider international releases extended into 2000.
- The song is a track from the album Come On Over and remains a prominent part of Twain's catalog.
- Release windows varied by region, consistent with the album's multi‑year chart strategy.