Biography

From humble beginnings in a rural French Canadian home town, Celine Dion has risen to international superstardom like a shooting star. Celine has been called the premier contemporary pop vocalist of the Nineties. She has earned music industry accolades from around the world: Grammy Awards in the US, Juno and Felix Awards in Canada, and a World Music Award recognizing her status as the best-selling female artist of all time. The entire world has seen Celine Dion literally transform herself from a gifted pre-adolescent into an international superstar.

Born in Charlemagne (a small town 30 miles east of Montreal, Quebec, Canada), Celine is the youngest of 14 children of a highly musical family. Her parents, both musicians, operated a small club, and on weekends, the entire family performed and entertained the local population. From the tender age of 5, Celine sang with her siblings and quickly acquired the ability to perform live. At the age of twelve, together with her mother and one of her brothers, Celine composed a French song which would forever alter the course of her life. The demo tape containing the song was brought to the attention of René Angélil, a well respected personal manager. In January 1981, René was so taken by the voice of the young Celine, that he became determined to make her an internationally known talent - he even mortgaged his house to finance the recording of Celine's debut album! Celine began to receive recognition for her talent in 1982, winning the Gold Medal at the Yamaha World Song Festival in Tokyo, along with the coveted Musician's Award for Top Performer. In 1983, she became the first Canadian ever to receive a Gold Record in France. The streak of recognition had only just begun.

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Awards

Over the course of her long career, Celine has received numerous awards in recognition of her music and success. Not only has Céline been highly recognized in her native Canada, she has received many awards all over the world.

2012

BAMBI Award – Germany
» Entertainment Category – In Recognition of Her Long-Standing Musical Career.

2008

Best Selling Canadian Artist - World Music Awards
» In recognition of being the top selling Canadian artist in 2008.

Honorary Félix Award - ADISQ Gala
» In recognition of having received more Félix awards than any other artist in the history of the gala.

Honorary Doctorate in Music Université Laval
» In recognition of her personal and professional achievements.

Companion of the Order of Canada 
» Appointed Companion of the Order of Canada in recognition of her worldwide musical influence as well as for her commitment to numerous humanitarian causes.

Legion of Honour - L’ordre national de la Légion d’honneur
» Appointed ‘Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur’ for her merits and contributions to France.

Walk of Fame - Poland
» Inducted into Poland’s Walk of Fame

2007

Legend Award - World Music Awards
» In recognition of a top recording artist for her global success and outstanding contribution to the music industry

Entertainer of the New Millennium – Nevada Commission on Tourism 
» For Contribution in the bettering of the quality of life for Nevada residents and for the immense success of A New Day...

2006

FIFI Award - The Fragrance Foundation - USA
» Best Packaging - Women's Popular Appeal for 'Belong'

2004

Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame - USA

Diamond Award - World Music Awards
» World’s Best Selling Female Artist of All Time

ELLA Award - Society of Singers - USA 
» For Contribution to Music and Humanitarian and Community Support

Woman of the Year - Nevada Ballet Theatre - USA
» For Significant Contribution to the Performing Arts

FIFI Award - The Fragrance Foundation - USA 
» Fragrance of the Year - Women's Popular Appeal for 'Celine Dion Parfums'

Dragon Award - Poland
» Female Artist of the Year - International

2003

American Music Award - USA (November)
» Favorite Artist - Adult Contemporary

American Music Award - USA (January)
» Favorite Artist - Adult Contemporary

Arion Music Award - Greece 
» Best Sales, International Album for ‘A New Day Has Come’

Dragon Award - Poland
» Female Artist of the Year – International

2002

Billboard Latin - USA
» Special Award for "My Heart Will Go On" as the first English-language song to top Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart

Victoire de la musique - France
» Original song of the Year - "Sous le vent" (duet with Garou)

Felix Award – Canada
» Most Successful Quebecois Artist in A Language Other Than French

2001

American Music Award - USA
» Favorite Artist - Adult Contemporary

NRJ Music Award - France 
» Francophone group/duo for the duet "Sous le vent" with Garou

2000

Gold Disc Award - Japan 
» Pop Album of the Year - 'All The Way ... A Decade Of Song'

Gold Disc Award - Japan 
» Artist of the Year (International music category)

1999

Blockbuster Entertainment Award - USA
» Favourite Song From A Movie - "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic

Grammy Award - USA
» Best Female Pop Vocal Performance – “My Heart Will Go On”

Grammy Award - USA
» Record of the Year - “My Heart Will Go On”

Grammy Award - USA
» To James Horner & Will Jennings for Song of the Year – “My Heart Will Go On”

Grammy Award - USA
» To James Horner & Will Jennings for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture or for Television – “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic

Golden Globe Award – USA
» To Carol Bayer, David Foster, Alberto Testa & Tony Renis for Best Original Song from a Motion Picture – “The Prayer”

American Music Award - USA
» Favourite Female Pop/Rock Artist

American Music Award - USA
» Favourite Adult Contemporary Artist

American Music Award – USA
» Favorite Soundtrack - “Titanic”

People's Choice Award - USA
» Favourite Female Music Performer

Performance Magazine Award- USA
» To René Angélil for Personal Manager of the Year

Juno Award - Canada
» Female Vocalist of the Year

Juno Award - Canada
» Best Album – ‘Let’s Talk About Love’

Juno Award - Canada
» Best Selling Album (Foreign or Domestic) – ‘Let’s Talk About Love’

Juno Award - Canada
» Best Selling Francophone Album – ‘S’il suffisait d’aimer’

Juno Award – Canada
» International Achievement Award

Felix Award - Canada
» Félix de l’artiste québécois s’étant le plus illustré dans une autre langue que le français

Felix Award – Canada
» Most Successful Quebecois Artist in A Language Other Than French

Walk of Fame - Canada
» Inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame

Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame - Canada
» Inducted into the Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame

Echo Award – Germany
» Most Successful International Female Artist

BAMBI Award – Germany
» For Sales of over 10 million CDs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Gold Disc Award – Japan
» Artist of the Year (International music category)

Gold Disc Award – Japan
» Song of the Year (International music category) – “My Heart Will Go On”

Gold Disc Award - Japan
» Pop Album of the Year – ‘These Are Special Times’

South African Music Award – South Africa
» Best Selling International Album – ‘Let’s Talk About Love’

World Music Award - Worldwide
» World’s Best Selling Female Pop Artistr

1998

American Music Award - USA
» Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist

Performance Magazine Readers Poll Award - USA
» Best Pop Act

Golden Globe Award – USA
» To James Horner & Will Jennings for Best Original Song – “My Heart Will Go On”

Academy Award – USA
» To James Horner & Will Jennings for Best Original Song – “My Heart Will Go On”

BMI Pop Award – USA
» Song of the Year – “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now”

VH1 Viewers Vote Award - USA
» Best Female Artist

VH1 Viewers Vote Award - USA
» Diva Of The Year

VH1 Viewers Vote Award – USA
» Artist of the Year

Billboard Music Award - USA
» Album Of The Year - 'Titanic'

Billboard Music Award - USA
» Female Album Of The Year - 'Let's Talk About Love'

Billboard Music Award - USA
» Soundtrack Album Of The Year - 'Titanic'

Billboard Music Award - USA
» Soundtrack Single Of The Year - "My Heart Will Go On"

Billboard Music Award - USA
» Album Artist Of The Year

Billboard Music Award - USA
» Adult Contemporary Artist Of The Year

Japan Record Award - Japan
» Special Achievement, International Artist – “My Heart Will Go On”

Japan Grand Prix – Japan
» Gold Disc Award for Best International Pop Album of the Year – ‘Let’s Talk About Love’

Japan Grand Prix - Japan
» Gold Disc Award for Artist of the Year – International music

Pop Corn Music Award – Greece
» Best Female Singer of the Year

Hungarian Record Industry Award – Hungary
» International Album of the Year – ‘Let’s Talk About Love’

The Order of Canada 
» Appointed Officer of the Order of Canada for outstanding contribution to the world of contemporary music

National Order of Québec - Canada
» Appointed Officer of the National Order of Québec

MuchMusic People’s Choice Award - Canada
» Video Award for Favourite Canadian Artist

South African Music Award – South Africa
» Best Selling International Album – ‘Falling Into You’

AMIGO Award - Spain
» Best International Female Artist

World Music Award – Worldwide
» World’s Best Selling Canadian Recording Artist of the Year

1997

World Music Award - Worldwide
» World's Best Selling Pop Artist of the Year

World Music Award - Worldwide
» World's Overall Best Selling Recording Artist of the Year

World Music Award - Worldwide
» World’s Best Selling Canadian Recording Artist of the Year

Félix Award - Canada
» Album Of The Year (Best Seller) - 'Live à Paris'

Félix Award - Canada
» Album Of The Year (Pop Rock) - 'Live à Paris'

Félix Award - Canada
» Most Successful Quebecois Artist Outside Quebec

Félix Award - Canada
» Most Successful Quebecois Artist in A Language Other Than French

Félix Award - Canada
» Female Vocalist Of The Year

Grammy Award - USA
» Album Of The Year - 'Falling Into You'

Grammy Award - USA
» Best Pop Album - 'Falling Into You'

Grammy Award – USA
»To Diane Warren for Best Song Written Specifically For A Motion Picture Or For Television – “Because You Loved Me”

NARM Award – USA
» 1996/1997 Best Seller Award for Artist of the Year

NARM Award – USA
» 1996/1997 Best Seller Award for Recording of the Year – ‘Falling Into You’

NARM Award – USA
» 1996/1997 Best Seller Award for Pop Recording – ‘Falling Into You’

International Achievement in Arts Award – USA
» Entertainer of the Year for Distinguished Achievement in Music

Juno Award - Canada
» Female Vocalist Of The Year 

Juno Award - Canada

 

» Best Selling Francophone Album - 'Live à Paris'

Juno Award - Canada
» Best Selling Album (Foreign or Domestic) - 'Falling Into You'

Juno Award - Canada

 

» International Achievement Award

Pop Corn Music Award – Greece
» Best Album of the Year – ‘Falling Into You’

Pop Corn Music Award – Greece
» Best Female Singer of the Year

Irish Recorded Music Award – Ireland
» Best International Female Artist Album – ‘Falling Into You’

Coca-Cola Full Blast Music Award – South Africa

 

» Most Popular International Artist of 1996

Malta Music Award – Malta
» Best Selling Female International Artist

FM Select Diamond Award – Hong Kong
» Top Female International Artist

 

Amigo Award – Spain
» Best International Female Artist

National TV2 Award – Denmark
» Best International Female Artist

 

1996

Félix Award - Canada

» Quebec artist achieving the most success outside the Province of Quebec

 

Félix Award - Canada
» Best Selling Album Of The Year – ‘D’Eux’

Félix Award - Canada
» Female Artist Of The Year

Félix Award - Canada
» Performance Of The Year

Félix Award - Canada
» Quebec artist achieving the most success in any language other than French

 

Médaille des Arts et Lettres (Medal of Arts and Letters) - France 
» Awarded Medaille des Arts et Lettres from France’s Minister of Culture recognizing her status as the best selling French-language artist in history

MIDEM Award - Europe
» Award for combined European sales of over 10 million units in 1995

MIDEM Award - Worldwide

 

» Award for sales of over 4 million units worldwide for the album 'D’eux'

IRMA Awards (Irish Recorded Music Awards) - Ireland
» Best International Female Artist Album

Victoires de la musique - France

 

» Best Song of the Year - "Pour que tu m’aimes encore"

Victoires de la musique - France
» Best Francophone Artist

Trophée Radio France International/Conseil Francophone de la chanson – France

 

» Awarded for the song “Pour que tu m’aimes encore”

VH1 Award - USA
» Artist Of The Year

BAMBI Award – Germany

 

» Top International Pop Star of the Year

Golden Disc Award – Japan
» International Music/Grand Prix Single Prize for “To Love You More”

World Music Award – Worldwide

 

» World’s best Selling Canadian Recording Artist of the Year

Malta Music Award – Malta
» Best Selling International Artist

Juno Award - Canada
» Best Selling Francophone Album of the Year – ‘D'eux'

1995

Ivor Novello Award – UK

» Song of the Year – “Think Twice”

Juno Award - Canada
» Album of The Year - 'The Colour of My Love'

Juno Award - Canada
» Best Selling Album (Foreign or Domestic) - 'The Colour of My Love'

World Music Award - Worldwide
» World’s Best-Selling Canadian Female Recording Artist of the Year

Felix Award - Canada
» Pop/rock Album of the Year – ‘D’Eux’

Felix Award - Canada
» Quebec artist achieving the most success outside the Province of Quebec 

Felix Award – Canada
» Most Popular Song of the Year – “Pour que tu m’aimes encore”

1994

Felix Award - Canada

» Quebec artist achieving the most success outside the province of Quebec

Felix Award - Canada
» Quebec artist achieving the most success in a language other than French

Felix Award - Canada
» Female Artist of the Year

Juno Award - Canada
» Female Vocalist of the Year

Grammy Award – USA
» To David Foster & Jeremy Lubbock for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s) – “When I Fall In Love”

1993

Felix Award - Canada
» Quebec artist achieving the most success outside the province of Quebec

Felix Award - Canada
» Quebec artist achieving the most success in a language other than French

Billboard Award - USA
» Billboard International Creative Achievement Award

Grammy Award – USA
» Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal – “Beauty and the Beast”

Grammy Award – USA
» To Alan Menken & Howard Ashman for Best Song Written Specifically For A Motion Picture Or For Television – “Beauty And The Beast”

Juno Award - Canada
» Female Vocalist of the Year

Juno Award - Canada
» Single of the Year - "Beauty and the Beast" (coincidentally nominated in the same category for "If You Asked Me To")

Juno Award - Canada
» Best Selling Francophone Album - 'Dion chante Plamondon'

Juno Award - Canada
» Best Dance Recording - "Love Can Move Mountains" (Club Mix)

1992

World Music Award - Worldwide
» World’s Best selling Canadian Female Recording Artist of the Year

Juno Award - Canada
» Female Vocalist of the Year 

Félix Award - Canada
» Best Selling Album of the Year - 'Dion chante Plamondon' 

Felix Award - Canada
» Quebec artist achieving the most success in a language other than French 

Governor General’s Award
» Honoured with a medal of recognition on Canada's 125th Birthday from the Governor General for her contribution to Canadian culture 

MuchMusic Award - Canada
» Video Award for Best Adult Contemporary Video - "Je Danse dans ma Tete" 

Academy Award – USA
» Best Song Written for a Motion Picture or Television – “Beauty and the Beast”

1991

Juno Award - Canada

» Album of the Year – ‘Unison’ 

Juno Award - Canada
» Female Vocalist of the Year 

Felix Award - Canada
» Quebec artist achieving the most success in a language other than French

1990

Billet platine - Canada
» Billet platine for the concert 'Celine Dion' 

MuchMusic Video Award - Canada
» Best Video for "Can't Live With You, Can't Live without You " (duet with Billy - Newton Davis)

1988

Eurovision Song Contest - Worldwide
» First Prize for “Ne Partez Pas Sans moi”

MetroStar Award – Canada
» Young Artist of the Year under 25 years of age

 

Felix Award - Canada
» Best Live Performance Of The Year for 'Celine Dion'' 

Felix Award - Canada
» Female Vocalist Of The Year

Felix Award - Canada
» Best Pop Song for "Incognito" 

Felix Award - Canada
» Quebec artist achieveing the most success outside the province of Quebec _ Francophone Market

 

1985

Felix Award - Canada
» Album Of The Year - "Mélanie"

Felix Award - Canada

 

» Best Selling Album Of The Year - "Mélanie" 

Felix Award - Canada
» Female Vocalist Of The Year 

Felix Award - Canada
» Pop Song Of The Year - "Une colombe" 

Felix Award - Canada
» Best Selling Single of The Year - "Une colombe"

1984

Felix Award - Canada
» Best Selling Album - "Les chemins de ma maison" 

Felix Award - Canada
» Female Vocalist Of The Year

1983

Felix Award - Canada
» Best New Artist Of The Year 

Felix Award - Canada
» Pop Album of the year - "Tellement j'ai d'amour pour toi" 

Felix Award - Canada
» Quebec artist achieving the most success outside the province of Quebec

Felix Award - Canada
» Female Vocalist Of The Year

1982

Yamaha World Song Festival
» Gold Medal - Yamaha World Song Festival, Tokyo Japan for Best Song - "Tellement J'ai D'Amour Pour Toi" 

Yamaha Symphony Orchestra Award
» Best Artist

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Grammy Awards

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