A Rising Star from Canada - Celine Dion
Adored by millions, Celine is not a name that will soon be forgotten. After many years in the business, she continues to produce albums that sell by the millions. She is one of few artists who sings, and produces, both French and English albums - and has received many achievements for doing so.
Celine’s popularity has not changed much over the past years, as she is still recognize and adored by millions. Her latest performances, in Las Vegas, are just as stunning and showy as they have always been. The choreography and costumes give audiences a show like never before. However, it’s not just the show that lures fans in. Celine’s range of octives, and the utter sexiness of her vocals, entices spectators from all over the continent.
Celine Dion was born to sing. By the age of 12, she had written her first song, “It was Only a Dream”. Her family recorded her, at home, performing her first hit. Celine’s brother was so pleased with the performance; he mailed the recording to the infamous Rene Agelil. This step is what Celine Dion in front of Rene Agelil.
After witnessing such an angelic performance, Renee Agelil promised to help Celine make a name for herself. He produced her first two albums, which happened to be French. By the age of 15, Celine was presented with the French gold record.
By the age of 18, Celine was insistent on becoming a pop star. Angelil helped Celine to change her look, giving her what she needed to be noticed. During this time, Celine went to school to learn English, giving her a chance, not only on the French market, but in America too. Not too long after this transformation, Celine’s albums hit the American Market, with several songs hitting the charts.
At the age of 23 Celine was approached, by Disney, to perform the theme song for “Beauty and the Beast”. The following year Celine was awarded with a Grammy and an Oscar for this performance. During this time, her second English album was also released.
In 1997, she had another opportunity of a lifetime, to perform the song “My Heart Will Go On” for the soundtrack to the movie “Titanic”. With Celine’s range of octaves, that she so eloquently hits, this was another opportunity for her to share her magical vocal talent with the world.
In 1999 Celine’s husband, Angelil (married in 1994), was treated for cancer. Celine took a small sabbatical in order to nurse her husband and help him through this rough time. Just a few years later, in 2001, Celine became a mother of a handsome little boy.
She is currently on tour, which will be ending at some point this year. This tour, known as “Taking Chances”, has already hit the charts for one of the top grossing tours of 2008.
