A Little Bit of Country Music Goes a Long Way for Nontraditional Artists

The other thing Shania did for country music was to make it sexy. The songer was known for teeny tiny tops and supershort shorts, looking more like a pop star than a country queen.

Faith Hill

Like Shania Twain, Faith Hill became a huge crossover sensation. The "Mississippi Girl" has the picture-perfect country music family, which she shares with superstar spouse Tim McGraw.

Her pop culture success began with "This Kiss" and continued with "Breathe" and "The Way You Love Me."