Céline Marie Claudette Dion CC OQ ChLD (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian singer. Noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, and one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with record sales of over 200 million worldwide. Born into a large, musical family in Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record, *La Voix du bon Dieu* (1981). She first gained international recognition by winning both the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, where she represented Switzerland.
In 1990, she released her debut English-language album, *Unison*, establishing herself as a viable pop artist in North America and other Anglophone areas. Dion achieved worldwide fame throughout the 1990s with several best-selling English and French albums, becoming one of pop music's most influential voices. Her signature songs, such as "The Power of Love", "Because You Loved Me", "My Heart Will Go On", and "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" became global hits, cementing her status as a vocal powerhouse and romantic balladeer.
Dion's success continued into the 21st century with albums like *A New Day Has Come* (2002) and *Taking Chances* (2007). From 2003 to 2019, she headlined two highly successful Las Vegas residency shows: *A New Day...* at Caesars Palace and *Celine*. Her concerts are known for their theatricality, visual spectacle, and Dion's captivating stage presence. Dion's musical style is primarily influenced by pop, soul, and gospel music, with her vocals characterized by their power, range, and emotional delivery. Her music often explores themes of love, loss, hope, and resilience.
Throughout her career, Dion has received numerous awards and accolades, including five Grammy Awards, 12 World Music Awards, and 16 Juno Awards. She has been recognized for her humanitarian work, including her support for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and other charitable causes. Dion's enduring popularity and influence on popular culture have made her a global icon, inspiring countless artists and fans around the world. She has recently been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, causing her to take time off from performing.