CélineDion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion is a Canadian singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Dubbed the "Queen of Power Ballads", she is known for her powerful, technically skilled vocals and commercially successful works, which have had a significant impact on popular music. With over 200 million records sold worldwide, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, the best-selling French-language artist, and one of the best-selling musical artists.
- Origin
- Charlemagne
- Active since
- 1968
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Biography
Story
Céline Marie Claudette Dion (born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Known as the "Queen of Power Ballads", she gained fame in her home country of Quebec with her debut albums in the 1980s. Dion achieved international recognition by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988, representing Switzerland with the song "Ne partez pas sans moi". She transitioned to English-language music with her album "Unison" in 1990, establishing herself as a major pop artist. Throughout the 1990s, she released several best-selling albums, including "Falling into You" and "Let's Talk About Love", both of which sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Her iconic song "My Heart Will Go On", from the film Titanic, solidified her status as a global superstar.
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Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988.
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Best-selling albums include "Falling into You" and "Let's Talk About Love".
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Over 200 million records sold worldwide.
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Knight of the Legion of Honour.
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Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Awards
- chevalier de la Légion d'honneur
- chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- compagnon de l'Ordre du Canada
- officier de l'Ordre national du Québec1998
- Gaming Hall of Fame
- docteur honoris causa de l'Université Laval2008
- Allée des célébrités canadiennes1999
- étoile du Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Billboard Music Award for Icon
- Chopard Diamond
- docteur honoris causa du Berklee College of Music
- ordre de la Pléiade
- médaille du jubilé d'or de la reine Élisabeth II
- médaille du jubilé de diamant de la reine Élisabeth II
- American Music Award de l'artiste féminine préférée - Pop / Rock1998
- American Music Award for Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist1999
- Arion Music Awards2003
- Bambi1996
- Festival international des médias de Banff2002
- Grammy Award de la meilleure prestation pop d'un duo ou groupe avec chant1993
Selection
Discography
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- Céline Dion chante Noël1981
Céline Dion chante Noël
- La Voix du bon Dieu1981
La Voix du bon Dieu
- Tellement j’ai d’amour…1982
Tellement j’ai d’amour…
- Les chemins de ma maison1983
Les chemins de ma maison
- Chants et contes de Noël1983
Chants et contes de Noël
- Mélanie1984
Mélanie
- C’est pour toi1985
C’est pour toi
- Incognito1987
Incognito
- Unison1990
Unison
- Dion chante Plamondon1991
Dion chante Plamondon
- Céline Dion1992
Céline Dion
- The Colour of My Love1993
The Colour of My Love
- Voice of Love1994
Voice of Love
- D’eux1995
D’eux
BuyAmazon ↗ - Falling Into You1996
Falling Into You
BuyAmazon ↗ - Unique 5-track Sampler1996
Unique 5-track Sampler
- Let’s Talk About Love1997
Let’s Talk About Love
BuyAmazon ↗ - S’il suffisait d’aimer1998
S’il suffisait d’aimer
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Céline Dion?+
Céline Dion was born in 1968.
Q02Where is Céline Dion from?+
Céline Dion is from Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada.
Q03What kind of music does Céline Dion make?+
Céline Dion makes pop, electronic dance music, rock, French chanson, and other genres.
Q04What are her biggest hits?+
Some of her biggest hits include the albums "Céline Dion chante Noël" (1981), "Unison" (1990), and "The Colour of My Love" (1993).
Q05How long has she been active?+
Céline Dion has been active since 1981.
Q06Has she won any awards?+
Yes, Céline Dion has won several awards, including the title of knight of the Légion d'honneur and officer of the National Order of Quebec.
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