To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of her five-times platinum debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?, Deana Carter and Capitol Nashville/UMe will release Did I Shave My Legs For This? 25th Anniversary Edition Friday (November 5th), but it isn’t just Carter doing the singing this time around. The project includes two new tracks with Carter performing and producing 2021 versions of the CMA award-winning, and two-times platinum hit single “Strawberry Wine,” featuring Lauren Alaina, Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde, Kylie Morgan, and Vince Gill on guitar, as well as the title track, featuring Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Ashley McBryde and Vince Gill.
The 25th anniversary editions of the album have been remastered from the original recordings and will be released on CD with two bonus tracks, as well as a Digital Deluxe with an additional ten songs, seven of which will be available digitally for the first time. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE
“I am beyond blown away to see the generational connection between my first single, ‘Strawberry Wine’ and all the fans, young and seasoned,” award-winning country singer-songwriter Carter shares. “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. 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.”
Of the other artists who came in to re-record those classics, Deana says, “To hear them sing the songs, I was so emotional because you could feel that the album and these songs in particular meant something to the artists that were there singing, you know? And I wanted them to be featured and be propped up and ‘cause Lauren and Ashley, everyone’s got their own career rocking and rolling right now, doing so good. I’m so proud of the girls and just having them be excited to be there and sing on this record, it’s so emotional for me to feel like there was a ripple effect coming back to me. It was just really special.”
1997 CMA Single and Song of the Year “Strawberry Wine,” 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. Carter co-wrote the title track “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” with Rhonda Hart.
“Who knew that some girl talk would end up becoming a cultural catchphrase for decades to come? Wow! This song is proof that a genuine, heartfelt message can be delivered with a sense of humor,” she added, “yet stand firm in the conviction to not settle for less in this life. Thanks to all the ladies who have sung this anthem at the top of their lungs and to my record label for letting me boldly title my debut album so memorably.”
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).
As part of the album’s 25th Anniversary celebration, Carter will perform on the Grand Ole Opry Saturday, October 16th, as part of the Opry’s 4,998th show. To purchase tickets, click HERE
Did I Shave My Legs for This? 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION CD + DIGITAL DELUXE
CD
- “I’ve Loved Enough To Know”
- “We Danced Anyway”
- “Count Me In”
- “If This Is Love”
- “Love Ain’t Worth Making”
- “Before We Ever Heard Goodbye”
- “How Do I Get There”
- “Strawberry Wine” (remastered original)
- “That’s How You Know It’s Love”
- “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” (remastered original)
- “To The Other Side”
- “Strawberry Wine” (2021 version)
- “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” (2021 version)
DIGITAL DELUXE
- “I’ve Loved Enough To Know”
- “We Danced Anyway”
- “Count Me In”
- “If This Is Love”
- “Love Ain’t Worth Making”
- “Before We Ever Heard Goodbye”
- “How Do I Get There”
- “Strawberry Wine” (remastered original)
- “That’s How You Know It’s Love”
- “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” (remastered original)
- “To The Other Side”
- “Strawberry Wine” (2021 version)
- “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” (2021 version)
- “Angel Without A Prayer”
- “Rita Valentine”
- “I Can’t Shake You”**
- “Are You Coming Home Today?”**
- “Turn Those Wheels Around”**
- “Graffiti Bridge”
- “We Share a Wall”**
- “Don’t Let Go”**
- “Just What You Need”**
- “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” (alternate version)**
** Previously unreleased digitally
Deana Carter (25th Anniversary of Did I Shave My Legs For This) OC: …really special. :57
“Pulling in the artists on ‘Strawberry’ and ‘Shave’ for the new tracks – the re-recorded versions for the 25th Anniversary – super special. We have Lauren Alaina, Martina McBride, Ashley McBryde, Kylie Morgan, Sara Evans, Terri Clark and Vince Gill on guitar – to hear them sing the songs, I was so emotional because you could feel that the album and these songs in particular meant something to the artists that were there singing, you know? And I wanted them to be featured and be propped up and ‘cause Lauren and Ashley, everyone’s got their own career rocking and rolling right now, doing so good. I’m so proud of the girls and just having them be excited to be there and sing on this record, it’s so emotional for me to feel like there was a ripple effect coming back to me. It was just really special.”
