Deana Carter Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of ‘Did I Shave My Legs For This?’ With Special Re-Issue

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Deana Carter

Deana Carter is celebrating 25 years of her debut album, Did I Shave My Legs For This?, with a special re-issue set for release on Nov. 5 via Capitol Nashville/UMe.

The project features two new tracks with the Carter-produced, 2021 version of the CMA award-winning, double Platinum single “Strawberry Wine,” featuring Carter with Lauren Alaina, Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde, Kylie Morgan, and Vince Gill on guitar. The 25th Anniversary Edition of Carter’s 5x platinum album, also includes the title track featuring Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Ashley McBryde, and Vince Gill.

The new album editions have been remastered from the original recordings and will be released on CD, as well as a Digital Deluxe version with ten additional songs, seven of which will be available digitally for the first time.

“I am beyond blown away to see the generational connection between my first single, ‘Strawberry Wine’ and all the fans, young and seasoned,” Carter says. “Being a part of a song that has become an anthem for the ’90s and beyond is such a blessing and more than I could’ve ever dreamed of. The fans have been the catalyst for the success of ‘Strawberry Wine’ and the whole Shave album because of their connection to the truth and realness behind the songs.

“They lived it–just like I did–and just like all of my collaborators did,” Carter continues. “It was an honor to re-record two favorites with my fellow female artists who inspire me and who I admire. These new versions are a way of raising a glass to everyone who loves these songs, and to the country radio stations still playing them, and to say thank you. I hope everyone enjoys celebrating 25 years of Did I Shave My Legs For This? as much as I’ve enjoyed putting together these very special releases.”

“Strawberry Wine,” the 1997 CMA Single and Song of the Year written by Matraca Berg and Gary Harrison, was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Song, the Academy of Country Music Awards Best Country Song, and the Country Music Radio Awards for Song of the Year.

Other chart-toppers from Carter’s debut album included “We Danced Anyway,” co-written by Berg and Randy Scruggs; “How Do I Get There,” co-written by Carter and Chris Farren; and “Count Me In,” co-written by Carter and Chuck Jones.

Did I Shave My Legs for This? 25th Anniversary Edition CD:
1. I’ve Loved Enough To Know
2. We Danced Anyway
3. Count Me In
4. If This Is Love
5. Love Ain’t Worth Making
6. Before We Ever Heard Goodbye
7. How Do I Get There
8. Strawberry Wine (remastered original)
9. That’s How You Know It’s Love
10. Did I Shave My Legs For This? (remastered original)
11. To The Other Side
12. Strawberry Wine (2021 version)
13. Did I Shave My Legs For This? (2021 version)

Did I Shave My Legs for This? 25th Anniversary Edition Digital Deluxe:
1. I’ve Loved Enough To Know
2. We Danced Anyway
3. Count Me In
4. If This Is Love
5. Love Ain’t Worth Making
6. Before We Ever Heard Goodbye
7. How Do I Get There
8. Strawberry Wine (remastered original)
9. That’s How You Know It’s Love
10. Did I Shave My Legs For This? (remastered original)
11. To The Other Side
12. Strawberry Wine (2021 version)
13. Did I Shave My Legs For This? (2021 version)
14. Angel Without A Prayer
15. Rita Valentine
16. I Can’t Shake You**
17. Are You Coming Home Today?**
18. Turn Those Wheels Around**
19. Graffiti Bridge
20. We Share a Wall**
21. Don’t Let Go”**
22. Just What You Need**
23. Did I Shave My Legs For This? (alternate version)**
** Previously unreleased digitally

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