To be fair, When the People’s Choice Country Awards announced Shania Twain as their 2024 host, they never said the country pioneer would be performing. But Twain’s opening – choreographed, dramatic and over-the-top – certainly gave us hope that one was coming.

As the synthesizer intro to Twain’s signature hit “Man!” “I feel like a woman!” sounded like a country croon as the singer, silhouetted in a heart, was lowered from the rafters of the Opry House in Nashville to join a troupe of 10 male dancers in matching western attire. Twain was stunning in a white fringe outfit, topped with an equally gorgeous cowboy hat. As she left her seat, she declared, “Let’s do this!” – and then proceeded to do a little dance, topped off with a twirl, as “Man!” continued to play.

It was great fun, but it also left us (and, judging by the look on his face, Machine Gun Kelly) wanting more. After the mega-tease, Twain got to work for which she was hired: hosting an awards ceremony.

Twain was on the road for most of the summer, continuing her Las Vegas engagement – Come on Over – The Las Vegas Residency – at Planet Hollywood on the Strip. In July, she performed at the Glastonbury Festival in the UK in the “Legends Slot,” opening with “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and performing classics like “I’m Gonna Getcha Good!”, “Any Man of Mine,” and ” Honey, I’m home.” She saved the most euphoric hit for last and concluded with “Man! I feel like a woman!” Twain’s Las Vegas residency lasts until 2025.