Céline Dion is known as the "Queen of Power Ballads" and has sold over 200 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling musical artists of all time.
Born in a family of 14 children, Dion's first public performance was at her brother's wedding when she was just five years old.
Dion is credited with revitalizing the Las Vegas entertainment scene, signing a $100 million contract for her residency there.
Biography
Early Life
Céline Marie Claudette Dion was born on March 30, 1968, in Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada, as the youngest of 14 children in a French Canadian family. Growing up in a modest household, she often wore hand-me-downs and shared a bed with her sisters. Despite facing bullying at school, where she was nicknamed "Vampire" due to her appearance, Dion found solace in music, performing publicly for the first time at her brother's wedding at the age of five. Raised in a Roman Catholic environment, she developed a passion for singing early on, inspired by the music that surrounded her family.
Career
Dion's career began in earnest in the 1980s, and she quickly rose to fame, becoming known as the "Queen of Power Ballads". With a powerful voice and a wide-ranging repertoire, she has sold over 200 million records worldwide, making her the best-selling Canadian recording artist and the best-selling French-language artist. Her discography includes iconic albums such as "Falling Into You" and "Let's Talk About Love", both of which have sold over 10 million copies each. Dion's artistry is marked by her ability to blend various genres, including pop, rock, and adult contemporary music, and she has been influenced by legendary artists like Barbra Streisand and Whitney Houston.
Legacy
Céline Dion has left an indelible mark on the music industry, credited with introducing Francophone music to a global audience. Her successful Las Vegas residencies have redefined the entertainment landscape, earning her the title of the "Queen of Las Vegas". Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including five Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dion's influence extends beyond music; she is also recognized for her philanthropic efforts and has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Knight of the Legion of Honour and the Companion of the Order of Canada. Her legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike.
Collected from open sources (4) · facts link to sources · AI-processed
Discography
Loved Me Back to Life2013
- 1.Loved Me Back to Life3:51
- 2.Somebody Loves Somebody3:42
- 3.Incredible3:56
- 4.Water and a Flame3:42
- 5.Breakaway4:39
- 6.Save Your Soul3:49
- 7.Didn’t Know Love3:36
- 8.Thank You3:59
- 9.Overjoyed4:05
- 10.Thankful3:57
- 11.At Seventeen4:29
- 12.Always Be Your Girl4:15
- 13.Unfinished Songs3:40
- 14.How Do You Keep the Music Playing4:22
- 15.Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)4:19
Sans attendre2012
- 1.Parler à mon père2:53
- 2.Le Miracle3:56
- 3.Qui peut vivre sans amour ?3:26
- 4.L’amour peut prendre froid3:27
- 5.Attendre3:26
- 6.Une chance qu’on s’a3:31
- 7.La mer et l’enfant3:07
- 8.Moi quand je pleure3:50
- 9.Celle qui m’a tout appris3:47
- 10.Je n’ai pas besoin d’amour3:32
- 11.Si je n’ai rien de toi3:59
- 12.Que toi au monde (En cours)3:49
- 13.Tant de temps4:05
- 14.Les petits pieds de Léa3:58
- 15.Ne me quitte pas4:14
- 16.Les jours comme ça3:04
Taking Chances2007
- 1.Taking Chances4:03
- 2.Alone3:25
- 3.Eyes on Me3:54
- 4.My Love4:09
- 5.Shadow of Love4:10
- 6.Surprise Surprise5:14
- 7.This Time3:48
- 8.New Dawn4:45
- 9.A Song for You3:27
- 10.A World to Believe In4:09
- 11.Can't Fight the Feelin'3:51
- 12.I Got Nothin' Left4:21
- 13.Right Next to the Right One4:10
- 14.Fade Away3:18
- 15.That's Just the Woman in Me4:35
- 16.Skies of L.A.4:26
D’elles2007
- 1.Et s’il n’en restait qu’une (je serais celle‐là)3:30
- 2.Immensité3:35
- 3.À cause3:14
- 4.Je cherche l’ombre3:13
- 5.Les Paradis3:57
- 6.La Diva4:22
- 7.Femme comme chacune3:40
- 8.Si j’étais quelqu’un3:58
- 9.Je ne suis pas celle4:12
- 10.Le Temps qui compte2:55
- 11.Lettre de George Sand à Alfred de Musset4:31
- 12.On s’est aimé à cause4:05
- 13.Berceuse2:39
- 14.Céline parle D’elle(s)24:00
Miracle2004
- 1.Miracle3:39
- 2.Brahms' Lullaby3:33
- 3.If I Could4:48
- 4.Sleep Tight4:41
- 5.What a Wonderful World3:49
- 6.My Precious One3:53
- 7.A Mother's Prayer3:43
- 8.The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face4:10
- 9.Baby Close Your Eyes3:26
- 10.Come to Me4:36
- 11.Le loup, la biche et le chevalier (Une chanson douce)3:14
- 12.Beautiful Boy3:54
- 13.In Some Small Way5:07
1 fille & 4 types2003
- 1.Tout l’or des hommes2:58
- 2.Apprends‐moi4:44
- 3.Le vol d’un ange3:38
- 4.Ne bouge pas4:23
- 5.Tu nages3:09
- 6.Et je t’aime encore3:26
- 7.Retiens‐moi4:02
- 8.Je lui dirai3:57
- 9.Mon homme3:20
- 10.Rien n’est vraiment fini3:49
- 11.Contre nature4:09
- 12.Des milliers de baisers3:46
- 13.Valse adieu1:19
One Heart2003
- 1.I Drove All Night4:01
- 2.Love Is All We Need3:50
- 3.Faith3:43
- 4.In His Touch3:54
- 5.One Heart3:24
- 6.Stand by Your Side3:33
- 7.Naked3:41
- 8.Sorry for Love (2003 version)4:28
- 9.Have You Ever Been in Love4:09
- 10.Reveal4:11
- 11.Coulda Woulda Shoulda3:27
- 12.Forget Me Not4:07
- 13.I Know What Love Is4:30
- 14.Je t'aime encore3:24
A New Day Has Come2002
- 1.I’m Alive3:31
- 2.Right in Front of You4:14
- 3.Have You Ever Been in Love4:08
- 4.Rain, Tax (It’s Inevitable)3:26
- 5.A New Day Has Come (radio remix)4:20
- 6.Ten Days3:38
- 7.Goodbye’s (The Saddest Word)5:19
- 8.Prayer5:34
- 9.I Surrender4:48
- 10.At Last4:17
- 11.Super Love4:17
- 12.Sorry for Love4:10
- 13.Aun existe amor3:52
- 14.The Greatest Reward3:30
- 15.When the Wrong One Loves You Right3:50
- 16.A New Day Has Come5:43
- 17.Nature Boy3:46
These Are Special Times1998
- 1.O Holy Night5:22
- 2.Don’t Save It All for Christmas Day4:38
- 3.Blue Christmas3:49
- 4.Another Year Has Gone By3:25
- 5.The Magic of Christmas Day (God Bless Us Everyone)4:18
- 6.Ave Maria4:56
- 7.Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)4:44
- 8.The Christmas Song4:14
- 9.The Prayer4:30
- 10.Brahms’ Lullaby3:32
- 11.Christmas Eve4:17
- 12.These Are the Special Times4:08
- 13.Happy Xmas (War Is Over)4:15
- 14.I’m Your Angel5:31
- 15.Feliz Navidad3:41
- 16.Les Cloches du hameau3:13
- 17.My Heart Will Go On (no lead vox)4:42
S’il suffisait d’aimer1998
- 1.Je crois toi5:05
- 2.Zora sourit3:51
- 3.On ne change pas4:08
- 4.Je chanterai4:10
- 5.Terre4:17
- 6.En attendant ses pas4:07
- 7.Papillon4:01
- 8.L’abandon4:27
- 9.Dans un autre monde4:38
- 10.Sur le même bateau4:25
- 11.Tous les blues sont écrits pour toi4:48
- 12.S’il suffisait d’aimer3:35
Let’s Talk About Love1997
- 1.The Reason5:01
- 2.Immortality4:11
- 3.Treat Her Like a Lady4:05
- 4.Why Oh Why4:51
- 5.Love Is on the Way4:27
- 6.Tell Him4:52
- 7.Amar haciendo el amor4:11
- 8.When I Need You4:13
- 9.Miles to Go (Before I Sleep)4:40
- 10.Us5:47
- 11.Just a Little Bit of Love4:07
- 12.My Heart Will Go On (love theme from ‘Titanic’)4:40
- 13.Where Is the Love4:56
- 14.Be the Man4:40
- 15.I Hate You Then I Love You4:43
- 16.Let’s Talk About Love5:12
Falling Into You1996
- 1.It’s All Coming Back to Me Now7:37
- 2.Because You Loved Me (theme from “Up Close & Personal”)4:34
- 3.Falling Into You4:18
- 4.Make You Happy4:31
- 5.Seduces Me3:47
- 6.All by Myself5:13
- 7.Declaration of Love4:21
- 8.(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman3:41
- 9.Dreamin’ of You5:08
- 10.I Love You5:30
- 11.If That’s What It Takes4:13
- 12.I Don’t Know4:39
- 13.River Deep, Mountain High4:11
- 14.Your Light5:12
- 15.Call the Man6:08
- 16.Fly2:58
D’eux1995
Tracklist not collected yet.
The Colour of My Love1993
Tracklist not collected yet.
Céline Dion1992
Tracklist not collected yet.
Dion chante Plamondon1991
Tracklist not collected yet.
Unison1990
Tracklist not collected yet.
Incognito1987
Tracklist not collected yet.
C’est pour toi1985
Tracklist not collected yet.
Mélanie1984
Tracklist not collected yet.
Les chemins de ma maison1983
Tracklist not collected yet.
Chants et contes de Noël1983
Tracklist not collected yet.
Tellement j’ai d’amour…1982
Tracklist not collected yet.
La Voix du bon Dieu1981
Tracklist not collected yet.
Céline Dion chante Noël1981
Tracklist not collected yet.
Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Record label
- 550 Music
- Record label
- Epic Records
- Record label
- CBS Records International
- Record label
- Legacy Recordings
- Record label
- Sony Music Canada
- Record label
- Sony BMG
Achievements
- Award
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
- Award
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Award
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Award
- Companion of the Order of Canada
- Award
- Officer of the National Order of Quebec
- Award
- Gaming Hall of Fame
- Award
- honorary doctorate at the Laval University
- Award
- Canada's Walk of Fame
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Billboard Music Award for Icon
- Award
- Chopard Diamond award
- Award
- honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music
- Award
- Order of La Pléiade
- Award
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
- Award
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
- Award
- American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
- Award
- American Music Award for Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
- Award
- Arion Music Awards
- Award
- Bambi Award
- Award
- Banff World Media Festival
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
- Award
- Grammy Award for Album of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- Award
- Grammy Award for Record of the Year
- Award
- First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest
- Award
- Victory for the French-speaking performing artist or group
Influenced by
Groups
- Les Enfoirés1994–1994
- Les Enfoirés1996–1996
- Les Enfoirés2008–2008
Similar artists
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Celine Dion, Celline Dion, Céline Marie Claudette Dion, Dion Celine, Dion, Celin, Dion, Celine
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.
All links
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
…