TOP   APC   PEAK   title   YEAR  
  1   247   73   MY HEART WILL GO ON   1998  
  2   778   378   POUR QUE TU M'AIMES ENCORE   1995  
  3   853   431   TELL HIM   1997  
  4   1258   442   THINK TWICE   1995  
  5   1263   714   BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME   1996  
  6   1394   820   THE POWER OF LOVE   1994  
  7   1711   1189   ENCORE UN SOIR   2016  
  8   2038   1292   I'M ALIVE   2002  
  9   3597   1505   IT'S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW   1996  
  10   6996   3953   TAKING CHANCES   2007  
  11   9209   4185   THAT'S THE WAY IT IS   1999  
  12   9488   4380   I'M YOUR ANGEL   1998  
  13   9590   6894   PARLER À MON PÈRE   2012  
  14   10162   5416   IMMORTALITY   1998  
  15   11207   5333   A NEW DAY HAS COME   2002  
  16   13558   10008   LE MIRACLE   2012  
  17   14178   7144   ALL BY MYSELF   1996  
  18   15022   9359   ET SIL NEN RESTAIT QUUNE (JE SERAIS CELLE-LA)   2007  
  19   15332   5553   BEAUTY AND THE BEAST   1992  
  20   16583   12708   LOVED ME BACK TO LIFE   2013  
  21   17205   9738   JE NE VOUS OUBLIE PAS   2005  
  22   18674   7742   FALLING INTO YOU   1996  
  23   18761   9653   VOLE   1995  
  24   19642   9768   I DROVE ALL NIGHT   2003  
  25       7613   WHERE DOES MY HEART BEAT NOW   1991  
  26       13952   ALONE   2008  
  27       12192   TOUS LES SECRETS DE TON COEUR - LET YOUR HEART DECIDE   2005  
  28       11317   TOUT L'OR DES HOMMES   2003  
  29          
NE PARTEZ PAS SANS MOI
  1988  
  30       8414   IF YOU ASKED ME TO   1992  
                     
                     
  Céline Dion was born on March 30, 1968, in Charlemagne, a small town near Montréal, as the youngest of fourteen children. Her family didn't have much, but music was in abundance. From a young age, Céline sang along with her siblings, and at the age of twelve, she co-wrote her first song, “Ce n’était qu’un rêve”, with her mother and brother. Her mother sent a cassette of the song to René Angélil, a well-known impresario from Québec. He was so impressed by her voice that he decided to finance her career by mortgaging his own house. It was the beginning of one of the most successful partnerships in music history.

In 1981, her first album, “La voix du bon Dieu”, was released, instantly making her a star in Québec. Her powerful voice and mature presence stood out—especially given her young age. In 1982, she won the gold medal at the Yamaha World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo with “Tellement j’ai d’amour pour toi”, and in 1983, she became the first Canadian artist to receive a gold record in France. Her popularity grew steadily, particularly in French-speaking Europe and Canada, where she released several albums filled with emotional chansons.

She achieved international breakthrough in 1988, when she represented Switzerland and won the Eurovision Song Contest with “Ne partez pas sans moi”. It was a pivotal moment: the world had heard her remarkable voice, and she was ready to leap into the English-speaking market. In 1990, her first English-language album, “Unison”, was released, featuring the hit “Where Does My Heart Beat Now”, which reached the top five on the U.S. charts. While her accent was still noticeable, her voice was unmistakable. She was invited onto major American talk shows and quickly won the hearts of a global audience.

In 1991, she sang the duet “Beauty and the Beast” with Peabo Bryson for the Disney film of the same name. The song won an Academy Award and a Grammy, marking her definitive breakthrough in the United States. Her second English-language album, “Celine Dion”, followed in 1992, with hits like “If You Asked Me To” and “Love Can Move Mountains”. She proved she was no one-hit wonder, but a lasting force in pop music.

In 1993, she released “The Colour of My Love”, featuring songs like “The Power of Love” and “Think Twice”. The latter became a massive hit in Europe. Céline’s voice, capable of moving effortlessly from a whisper to overwhelming power, became her signature. She combined technical perfection with emotional intensity, and her ballads touched millions.

Despite her international success, she stayed true to her Francophone roots. In 1995, she released “D’eux”, written by Jean-Jacques Goldman. It became the best-selling French-language album of all time, with hits like “Pour que tu m’aimes encore” and “Je sais pas”. She proved that she could be just as powerful in both languages, and her status as a global star only continued to grow.

In 1996, she released “Falling into You”, an album that sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. It included classics like “Because You Loved Me”, “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now”, and “All by Myself”. The album won two Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. She filled stadiums with her voice, and her performances were grand, emotional, and technically impressive.

In 1997, she followed up with “Let’s Talk About Love”, featuring the iconic “My Heart Will Go On”, the theme song from the film Titanic. The song became a global sensation, won an Oscar and a Grammy, and became the best-selling single by a female artist since the 1990s. The album also included collaborations with Barbra Streisand and Luciano Pavarotti, solidifying her status as one of the greatest voices of her generation.

Toward the end of the 1990s, Céline Dion released "All the Way… A Decade of Song"—a compilation album that also included new tracks such as "That’s the Way It Is." By then, she had sold hundreds of millions of albums, won dozens of awards, and left an indelible mark on pop music.

After a decade of unprecedented success, Céline Dion decided to take a step back around the turn of the millennium. Her husband and manager, René Angélil, was seriously ill, and Céline wanted to focus entirely on her family. In January 2001, their son René-Charles was born—a long-cherished wish that had finally come true. Although she officially took a sabbatical, she still occasionally appeared on stage—such as at a benefit concert commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks, where she performed "God Bless America."

In 2002, she returned with the album "A New Day Has Come," which sold millions of copies worldwide. The title track and "I'm Alive" became major hits, and her voice sounded more powerful than ever. This album marked a new phase filled with maturity, hope, and renewed energy. In 2003, she launched an ambitious project: a residency in Las Vegas titled "A New Day…", directed by Franco Dragone of Cirque du Soleil. A theater was built especially for her—the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, with over four thousand seats. The show combined music, dance, and visual effects, and became an unprecedented success. Over five years, she performed 717 sold-out shows for more than three million visitors.

Despite her busy schedule, she continued to release new albums during this period. "One Heart" came out in 2003 and featured songs like "I Drove All Night" and "Have You Ever Been in Love." In 2004, she followed with "Miracle," a tribute to motherhood—created in collaboration with photographer Anne Geddes. The album was accompanied by a photo book filled with tender images of Céline with babies. In 2007, she released "D’elles," a French-language album featuring lyrics by female authors, followed by the English-language album "Taking Chances," which she supported with another world tour.

In 2010, she returned to Las Vegas with a new show, simply titled "Celine." This time, the focus was on her voice and the music, supported by a full orchestra. The show ran until 2019 and became another box office hit. But behind the scenes, her life was marked by loss. In January 2016, René Angélil passed away from throat cancer, followed just two days later by the death of her brother, Daniel. Céline entered one of the most difficult periods of her life, yet soon returned to the stage—determined to honor her husband through music.

That same year, she released the French-language album "Encore un soir," with the title track written by Jean-Jacques Goldman. The song was a tribute to René and struck a deep chord with her fans. The album was a major success in French-speaking Europe. In 2019, "Courage" was released—her first English-language studio album in six years. Featuring songs like "Imperfections," "Lying Down," and "Courage," the album gave voice to her personal struggle and resilience. She embarked on a world tour, but it was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the years that followed, Céline largely withdrew from public view. In 2022, she revealed she had been diagnosed with the rare stiff-person syndrome—a neurological disorder that affects muscle control and severely impacts her ability to perform. She was forced to cancel her scheduled shows and focus entirely on her health. The announcement sparked a wave of support from fans around the world, who admired her strength and openness.

Despite her absence from the stage, her influence remained palpable. In 2024, the documentary "I Am: Celine Dion" premiered, in which she spoke candidly about her illness, her career, and her love for music. The film offered an intimate glimpse into her life and revealed both her vulnerability and her unbreakable spirit. In 2025, "My Heart Will Go On" was added to the U.S. Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, recognized as a culturally and historically significant work.

Céline Dion is an icon. A survivor. A woman who used her voice to move, comfort, and inspire millions. Her career spans over four decades, with more than 220 million albums sold, countless awards, and a permanent place in the hearts of fans worldwide. Her story is one of talent, dedication, love, and courage. And though her future as a performer remains uncertain, her musical legacy is undeniable. Céline Dion has more than earned her place in music history—not only as the queen of the power ballad, but as a woman who changed the world with her voice.