AvrilLavigne
Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is credited with boosting the popularity of pop-punk music, in particular for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. Her accolades include ten Juno Awards and eight Grammy Awards nominations.
- Origin
- Belleville
- Active since
- 1984
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Biography
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Avril Ramona Lavigne (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She gained fame in the early 2000s, selling over 40 million albums and 50 million singles worldwide. At 16, she signed a two-album contract with Arista Records. Her debut album, Let Go (2002), is the best-selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist, featuring hits like Complicated and Sk8er Boi. Her second album, Under My Skin (2004), topped the Billboard 200 and sold 10 million copies. The Best Damn Thing (2007) achieved international success with the single Girlfriend. Her subsequent albums, Goodbye Lullaby (2011) and Avril Lavigne (2013), also saw commercial success. In 2019, she released Head Above Water, marking her return to music.
- 01
Over 40 million albums and 50 million singles sold.
- 02
Debut album Let Go (2002): best-selling Canadian album of the 21st century.
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Under My Skin (2004): first album to top the Billboard 200.
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The Best Damn Thing (2007): international success with the single Girlfriend.
- 05
Member of the Order of Canada (2024).
Awards
- Juno Fan Choice2020
- Juno Fan Choice2019
- Premios Oye!
- membre de l'Ordre du Canada2024
Selection
Discography
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- Let Go2002
Let Go
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The Angus Drive EP
- Under My Skin2004
Under My Skin
BuyAmazon ↗ - Special 4 Track Sampler2004EP
Special 4 Track Sampler
- The Best Damn Thing2007
The Best Damn Thing
BuyAmazon ↗ - Girlfriend2007EP
Girlfriend
- Goodbye Lullaby2011
Goodbye Lullaby
BuyAmazon ↗ - Avril Lavigne2013
Avril Lavigne
- Head Above Water2019
Head Above Water
- I’m a Mess EP2022EP
I’m a Mess EP
- Love Sux2022
Love Sux
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Avril Lavigne?+
Avril Lavigne was born in 1984.
Q02Where is Avril Lavigne from?+
Avril Lavigne is from Belleville, Ontario, Canada.
Q03What kind of music does Avril Lavigne make?+
Avril Lavigne makes music in the genres of alternative rock, pop-punk, pop rock, post-grunge, and soft rock.
Q04What are her biggest hits?+
Some of her biggest hits include the albums 'Let Go' (2002), 'Under My Skin' (2004), and 'The Best Damn Thing' (2007).
Q05How long has Avril Lavigne been active?+
Avril Lavigne has been active since the early 2000s.
Q06Has she won any awards?+
Yes, Avril Lavigne has won several awards, including the Juno Fan Choice in 2019 and 2020.