Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her significant influence on pop-punk music. Her work in the early 2000s helped pave the way for women in the genre, blending punk influences with pop sensibilities. Her successful career has earned her numerous accolades, including eight Grammy Award nominations.
1953: Marriage of Avril Lavigne's grandparents
Avril Lavigne's paternal grandfather, Maurice Yves Lavigne, married Lucie Dzierzbicki in 1953.
1954: Birth of Avril Lavigne's father
Avril Lavigne's father, Jean-Claude Lavigne, was born in 1954.
1975: Marriage of Avril Lavigne's parents
In 1975, Jean-Claude Lavigne, Avril Lavigne's father, married Judith-Rosanne "Judy" Loshaw.
September 27, 1984: Birth of Avril Lavigne
Avril Ramona Lavigne was born on September 27, 1984, in Belleville, Ontario.
December 1999: Discovery by Cliff Fabri
Avril Lavigne was discovered by her first professional manager, Cliff Fabri, in December 1999, while singing country covers at a Chapters bookstore.
1999: Performance with Shania Twain and discovery by Stephen Medd
In 1999, Avril Lavigne won a radio contest to perform with Shania Twain. During a performance with the Lennox Community Theatre, she was spotted by local folksinger Stephen Medd.
November 2000: Signing with Arista Records
In November 2000, Avril Lavigne auditioned for Antonio "L.A." Reid, the head of Arista Records, and was immediately signed to a deal.
2000: Collaboration with Stephen Medd
Lavigne collaborated with Stephen Medd, contributing vocals to his album "My Window to You" in 2000.
2000: Meeting with Mark Jowett and recording with Peter Zizzo
Mark Jowett, co-founder of Nettwerk, received recordings of Lavigne's performances and arranged for her to work with producer Peter Zizzo in 2000, where she wrote the song "Why".
May 2001: Collaboration with the Matrix
In May 2001, Lavigne went to Los Angeles and worked with the Matrix production team, creating songs like "Complicated."
January 2002: Completion of "Let Go" recording
The recording of Avril Lavigne's debut album, "Let Go," was finished in January 2002.
June 2002: Release of "Let Go" in the US
Avril Lavigne's debut album, "Let Go," was released in the United States in June 2002.
November 2002: Lavigne Shifts Away from Signature Tie Look
Known for her tomboyish style, Avril Lavigne notably stopped wearing ties in November 2002, stating she felt she was "wearing a costume."
2002: Cameo Appearance in Treble Charger's "Hundred Million" Music Video
Avril Lavigne made a cameo appearance in the music video for "Hundred Million" by the pop punk band Treble Charger in 2002.
2002: Success of "Complicated," "Sk8er Boi," and "I'm with You"
Avril Lavigne's debut single, "Complicated," achieved significant success, reaching number one in Australia and number two in the US. Subsequent singles "Sk8er Boi" and "I'm with You" also reached the top ten in the US.
2002: Lavigne Makes Television Debut on "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"
Avril Lavigne made her first television appearance in 2002 with a performance of "Sk8er Boi" on an episode of the popular sitcom "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch."
January 11, 2003: Lavigne Sets Guinness World Record for Youngest Female Chart-Topper
On January 11, 2003, at 18 years old, Avril Lavigne's album "Let Go" topped the UK album chart, earning her the Guinness World Record for the youngest female solo artist to achieve this feat.
March 2003: Rolling Stone Cover and MTV Icon Performance
In March 2003, Avril Lavigne was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, a significant milestone in her career. That same year, she also performed "Fuel" at MTV's Icon tribute concert for Metallica.
April 2003: Lavigne Voices Opposition to Iraq War
In April 2003, after winning her fourth Juno Award, Avril Lavigne publicly expressed her opposition to the Iraq War, stating her belief that war is not a solution to problems. She also expressed pride in then Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chrétien for keeping Canada out of the war.
May 2003: Diamond certification in Canada
By May 2003, "Let Go" sold over a million copies in Canada, achieving diamond certification.
2003: Birth of the Avril Lavigne Body Double Conspiracy Theory
An internet conspiracy theory emerged in 2003, suggesting Avril Lavigne had died and been replaced by a body double.
2003: Awards and Recognition
In 2003, Lavigne won four Juno Awards, a World Music Award for "World's Bestselling Canadian Singer," and received eight Grammy nominations.
2003: Lavigne Featured in "The Sims: Superstar"
Avril Lavigne was included as a non-playable celebrity character in the video game "The Sims: Superstar" in 2003.
2003: Lavigne Wins International Achievement Award at SOCAN Awards
Avril Lavigne received the International Achievement Award for her hit single "Complicated" at the SOCAN Awards in Toronto in 2003.
May 2004: Release of Second Studio Album, "Under My Skin"
Avril Lavigne released her second studio album, "Under My Skin," in May 2004. The album achieved international success, debuting at number one in multiple countries.
September 2004: The Bonez Tour Begins
Avril Lavigne embarked on her first world tour, called the Bonez Tour, in September 2004. The tour lasted for a year.
September 2004: Performance at Fashion Rocks and Songwriting for Kelly Clarkson
In September 2004, Avril Lavigne performed the Goo Goo Dolls song "Iris" with John Rzeznik at Fashion Rocks. Lavigne also co-wrote the hit song "Breakaway" for Kelly Clarkson.
October 2004: Maxim Cover Feature
Avril Lavigne was featured on the cover of Maxim magazine in October 2004.
November 2004: Theme Song for "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie"
Avril Lavigne recorded the theme song for "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" in November 2004, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
2004: Matching Star Tattoo with Ben Moody
Avril Lavigne got a star tattoo on the inside of her left wrist, matching one with friend and musical associate Ben Moody, further signifying their close connection.
2004: Lavigne Makes Cameo Appearance in "Going the Distance"
Avril Lavigne had a cameo appearance in the 2004 film "Going the Distance," where she was shown performing "Losing Grip" at the MuchMusic Video Awards.
2004: Release of "Under My Skin"
Avril Lavigne's second studio album, "Under My Skin," was released in 2004, marking her first album to top the Billboard 200 chart in the US and achieving global sales of 10 million copies.
2004: Joss Stone Surpasses Lavigne's Chart Record
Joss Stone's album "Mind Body & Soul" reached number one on the UK charts in 2004, surpassing Avril Lavigne's previous record as the youngest female solo artist to achieve this.
June 2005: Engagement to Deryck Whibley
Deryck Whibley proposed to Avril Lavigne in June 2005 after they had built a relationship as friends and then romantically.
November 2005: Lavigne Films Role in "The Flock"
In November 2005, Avril Lavigne filmed a scene for the crime thriller "The Flock," marking her first foray into feature film acting.
December 2005: Lavigne Signs for "Fast Food Nation"
In December 2005, Avril Lavigne signed on to star in the film adaptation of "Fast Food Nation."
2005: Collaboration with Reverb for East Coast Tour
In 2005, Avril Lavigne partnered with the environmental organization Reverb for her east coast tour.
2005: Wins Three Juno Awards
Avril Lavigne won three Juno Awards in 2005, including the prestigious 'Artist of the Year' award, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the Canadian music scene.
February 2006: Performs at 2006 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony and Records "Keep Holding On"
Representing Canada, Avril Lavigne performed at the closing ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in February. She also wrote and released "Keep Holding On" for the fantasy film "Eragon."
May 19, 2006: "Over the Hedge" Film Debut
On May 19, 2006, Avril Lavigne made her feature film debut in the animated movie "Over the Hedge," where she voiced the character Heather, a Virginia opossum. The film was well-received and grossed $336 million worldwide.
July 15, 2006: Marriage to Deryck Whibley
Avril Lavigne married Sum 41's lead vocalist, Deryck Whibley, on July 15, 2006, in Montecito, California, after a period of dating and a public engagement.
August 2006: Lavigne Ranked on Celebrity Power List
Canadian Business magazine recognized Avril Lavigne's growing influence in Hollywood by ranking her seventh on their annual Celebrity Power List in August 2006.
November 17, 2006: "Fast Food Nation" Release
The film "Fast Food Nation," in which Avril Lavigne played the role of Alice, premiered on November 17, 2006.
2006: Lavigne Performs at the Turin Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony
Avril Lavigne took the stage at the closing ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.
April 2007: Release of Third Studio Album, "The Best Damn Thing"
April 2007 saw the release of Avril Lavigne's third studio album, "The Best Damn Thing," which topped the charts and went platinum in Canada.
April 2007: Release of "Avril Lavigne's Make 5 Wishes" Volume One
The first volume of Avril Lavigne's manga series, "Avril Lavigne's Make 5 Wishes," was released in April 2007.
June 12, 2007: Release of "Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur" Album
Avril Lavigne lent her voice to the album "Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur," released on June 12, 2007. She contributed a cover of John Lennon's "Imagine."
July 2007: Release of "Avril Lavigne's Make 5 Wishes" Volume Two
The second volume of "Avril Lavigne's Make 5 Wishes" followed in July 2007, completing the graphic novel series.
November 28, 2007: Performance at Unite Against AIDS Concert
Avril Lavigne showed her support for the fight against AIDS by performing at the ALDO-sponsored Unite Against AIDS concert in Montreal, Canada, on November 28, 2007.
December 2007: Ranked on Forbes' "Top 20 Earners Under 25"
Avril Lavigne was recognized for her financial success in December 2007, ranking eighth on Forbes magazine's list of "Top 20 Earners Under 25."
2007: Lavigne Accused of Plagiarism by Chantal Kreviazuk and The Rubinoos
In 2007, Avril Lavigne faced plagiarism accusations from Chantal Kreviazuk, a co-writer on her second album, and Tommy Dunbar, founder of the band The Rubinoos. Kreviazuk later apologized, and a confidential settlement was reached with Dunbar in January 2008.
2007: Release of "The Best Damn Thing" and global success
Lavigne's third studio album, "The Best Damn Thing," was released in 2007, reaching number one in seven countries worldwide.
2007: "Girlfriend" Becomes First Music Video to Hit 100 Million Views on YouTube
Avril Lavigne's music video for "Girlfriend" made history in 2007 by becoming the first to reach 100 million views on the popular video-sharing platform YouTube.
2007: "The Flock" Sees Limited Release
Avril Lavigne's debut film, "The Flock," was released in 2007, but only saw a limited release, primarily in foreign markets.
2007: The "Dolphins" Song Meme Emerges
An internet meme about a fictitious Avril Lavigne song titled "Dolphins" started circulating on lyric websites in 2007. Despite numerous covers by various artists, Lavigne never wrote or recorded this song.
2007: Ian McKellen's Definition of Lavigne
In 2007, Ian McKellen defined Avril Lavigne as "a punk chanteuse, a post-grunge valkyrie, with the wounded soul of a poet and the explosive pugnacity of a Canadian" on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
January 2008: Lavigne Settles Copyright Lawsuit
In January 2008, Avril Lavigne reached a confidential settlement in a copyright lawsuit regarding her song "Girlfriend."
March 2008: The Best Damn World Tour and Second Maxim Cover
In March 2008, Lavigne embarked on her second world tour, "The Best Damn World Tour." She also graced the cover of Maxim magazine for a second time.
July 2008: Launch of Abbey Dawn Clothing Line
Avril Lavigne launched her very own clothing line, Abbey Dawn, in July 2008, featuring a back-to-school collection. The brand reflects Lavigne's personal style and is designed by her.
August 21, 2008: Malaysian Concert Controversy and Approval
Initially facing potential bans for her concert in Kuala Lumpur due to her stage presence being considered "too sexy", Avril Lavigne ultimately received approval from the Malaysian government for her performance on August 21, 2008.
November 2008: Begins Recording "Goodbye Lullaby"
Avril Lavigne started recording her fourth studio album, "Goodbye Lullaby" in November 2008, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her musical journey.
2008: Lavigne Makes History with First Full China Tour by a Western Artist
Avril Lavigne's 2008 "The Best Damn Tour" marked a significant milestone as the first full-scale tour of China by a Western artist, solidifying her position as a musical trailblazer.
March 7, 2009: Announcement of "Black Star" Fragrance
On March 7, 2009, Avril Lavigne announced the forthcoming release of her debut fragrance, "Black Star," developed in partnership with Procter & Gamble Prestige Products.
September 14, 2009: Abbey Dawn at New York Fashion Week
On September 14, 2009, Avril Lavigne's Abbey Dawn collection graced the runway at New York Fashion Week, marking a significant step for her brand.
October 9, 2009: Divorce Filing
On October 9, 2009, Avril Lavigne filed for divorce from Deryck Whibley, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their separation.
December 5, 2009: Performance at "Teleton" Charity Event
Avril Lavigne returned to the stage on December 5, 2009, with a performance at "Teleton," a major charity event in Latin America, held in Mexico City.
2009: Lavigne Named One of the Top Artists of the 2000s by Billboard
Billboard magazine recognized Avril Lavigne as a prominent musical figure of the 2000s, ranking her #10 on their "Best of the 2000s" pop artists chart and #28 on the overall best acts of the decade list.
2009: Global sales milestone
By 2009, "Let Go" had sold over 16 million units worldwide.
January 2010: Collaboration with Disney for "Alice in Wonderland"
Venturing into the world of fashion, Avril Lavigne collaborated with Disney in January 2010, designing clothing inspired by Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland." She also lent her voice to the film's soundtrack with the song "Alice."
January 2010: Collaboration with Disney for Abbey Dawn
Avril Lavigne embarked on a unique collaboration with Disney in January 2010, incorporating designs inspired by "Alice in Wonderland" into her Abbey Dawn clothing line.
February 2010: Relationship with Brody Jenner Begins
Avril Lavigne started dating Brody Jenner, known for his appearances on the reality show "The Hills," in February 2010.
March 2010: Matching Tattoos with Deryck Whibley
Avril Lavigne and then-husband Deryck Whibley celebrated his 30th birthday in March 2010 by getting matching tattoos, showcasing their close bond.
April 2010: New Tattoo for Lavigne
In April 2010, Avril Lavigne added to her growing tattoo collection with a lightning bolt and the number 30 on her wrist.
May 2010: Matching "Fuck" Tattoo with Brody Jenner
In May 2010, Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner made headlines when they got matching tattoos of the word "fuck" on their ribs, sparking media attention and public discussion.
July 2010: Release of "Forbidden Rose" Fragrance
Avril Lavigne launched her second fragrance, "Forbidden Rose," in July 2010, expanding her presence in the world of fragrances.
July 2010: "Brody" Tattoo Added
In July 2010, Avril Lavigne further solidified her relationship with Brody Jenner by getting his name tattooed beneath her right breast.
September 14, 2010: Avril Lavigne Foundation Launched
On September 14, 2010, Avril Lavigne showed her commitment to helping young people with serious illnesses and disabilities by launching her charity, "The Avril Lavigne Foundation." The foundation works with leading organizations such as Easter Seals, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Erase MS to maximize its impact.
November 2010: Attendance at Clinton Global Initiative
Avril Lavigne participated in the Clinton Global Initiative in November 2010, demonstrating her commitment to global issues.
November 16, 2010: Divorce Finalized
Avril Lavigne's divorce from Deryck Whibley was finalized on November 16, 2010, marking the end of their marriage.
December 2010: Premiere of "What the Hell"
"What the Hell," the lead single from Avril Lavigne's upcoming album "Goodbye Lullaby," premiered in December 2010, creating anticipation for the full album release.
December 2010: Songwriting for Miranda Cosgrove
Avril Lavigne co-wrote the song "Dancing Crazy" for American singer Miranda Cosgrove, which was released in December 2010, further showcasing her songwriting talents.
December 2010: Abbey Dawn Goes Global
Avril Lavigne's clothing line, Abbey Dawn, expanded its reach significantly in December 2010, becoming available in over 50 countries through the brand's official website.
2010: Lavigne Performs at the Vancouver Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony
Avril Lavigne performed at the closing ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.
2010: Contribution to "Wavin' Flag" Charity Single
Avril Lavigne joined forces with other artists in 2010 to record a cover of K'naan's "Wavin' Flag." The single served as a fundraiser for organizations providing relief in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
February 2011: French Citizenship Granted
In February 2011, Avril Lavigne was granted a French passport, enabling her to explore her French heritage more deeply.
March 2011: Release of "Goodbye Lullaby"
After multiple delays, Avril Lavigne's fourth studio album, "Goodbye Lullaby," was released in March 2011.
May 2011: Bel-Air Home Listed for Sale
In May 2011, Avril Lavigne put her Bel-Air house on the market, signaling a potential change of scenery.
August 2011: Release of "Wild Rose" Fragrance
In August 2011, Avril Lavigne launched her third fragrance, "Wild Rose," continuing her successful foray into the fragrance industry.
September 2011: Guest Appearance on "Majors & Minors"
Avril Lavigne appeared as a guest mentor on the Hub Network's singing competition show, "Majors & Minors," in September 2011.
2011: Begins Work on Fifth Studio Album and Signs with Epic Records
Not wasting any time, Avril Lavigne began working on her fifth studio album just three months after releasing "Goodbye Lullaby." In late 2011, she signed with Epic Records, under the leadership of L. A. Reid.
2011: Release of "Goodbye Lullaby"
In 2011, Avril Lavigne released her fourth studio album, "Goodbye Lullaby," which achieved commercial success and received gold certifications in Canada, the United States, and other regions.
2011: Abbey Dawn Returns to New York Fashion Week
In 2011, Avril Lavigne's Abbey Dawn clothing line returned to New York Fashion Week.
January 2012: Split from Brody Jenner
Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner ended their almost two-year relationship in January 2012.
January 2012: Move to Paris
In January 2012, Avril Lavigne embraced a new adventure by moving to Paris to immerse herself in French language and culture. She rented an apartment and enrolled in a Berlitz school.
March 2012: Collaboration with Chad Kroeger
Avril Lavigne began collaborating with Nickelback's Chad Kroeger in March 2012 to co-write and record music for her fifth studio album.
July 2012: Relationship with Chad Kroeger Begins
Avril Lavigne's relationship with Chad Kroeger became public in July 2012, shortly after she began collaborating with him on her fifth album.
August 2012: Engagement to Chad Kroeger
After a whirlwind romance, Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger announced their engagement in August 2012.
2012: Contributes to "One Piece Film: Z" Soundtrack
Avril Lavigne recorded two covers for the Japanese animated film "One Piece Film: Z" in 2012: "How You Remind Me" (originally by Nickelback) and "Bad Reputation" (originally by Joan Jett).
April 2013: Lead Single Release from Fifth Studio Album
In April 2013, Avril Lavigne released the lead single, "Here's to Never Growing Up", from her fifth studio album. The song, produced by Martin Johnson, reached the top 20 positions on the Billboard Hot 100, Australia, and the UK.
July 1, 2013: Wedding to Chad Kroeger
Avril Lavigne and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger tied the knot on July 1, 2013, in a ceremony held at the Château de la Napoule in the South of France. Their wedding date coincided with Canada Day.
August 2013: Second Single Release from Fifth Studio Album
In August 2013, Avril Lavigne released the second single, "Rock n Roll", from her fifth studio album.
October 2013: Third Single Release from Fifth Studio Album
In October 2013, Avril Lavigne released the third single, "Let Me Go", featuring her then-husband Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, from her fifth studio album.
November 2013: Release of Fifth Studio Album
In November 2013, Avril Lavigne released her self-titled fifth studio album. The album was certified gold in Canada and received a Juno Award nomination for Pop Album of the Year.
2013: Release of her self-titled album
Avril Lavigne's fifth studio album, titled "Avril Lavigne," was released in 2013.
April 2014: Release of Fourth Single from Fifth Studio Album
In April 2014, Avril Lavigne released the fourth single, "Hello Kitty", from her fifth studio album. The music video sparked controversies over racism claims which Lavigne denied.
September 2014: Lavigne Supports Special Olympics
In September 2014, Avril Lavigne used her birthday celebration to launch a personal fundraising campaign for the Special Olympics. Her "Team Rockstar" event helped sponsor athletes worldwide competing in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles.
2014: Avril Lavigne Diagnosed with Lyme Disease
Avril Lavigne received a diagnosis of Lyme disease in 2014 after celebrating her 30th birthday, a diagnosis that would significantly impact her life and career.
2014: Opening Act for Backstreet Boys
During mid-2014, Avril Lavigne opened for boy band the Backstreet Boys' In a World Like This Tour and played at the Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo.
February 10, 2015: Release of Fifth Single from Self-Titled Album
On February 10, 2015, Avril Lavigne released a music video for "Give You What You Like", the fifth single from her self-titled album. The song is featured in Lifetime's made-for-TV movie, Babysitter's Black Book.
April 2015: Lyme Disease Diagnosis Revealed
Avril Lavigne shared her Lyme disease diagnosis with the public in April 2015 through an interview with People magazine. She revealed she received the diagnosis after experiencing health issues following her 30th birthday in 2014. In a Billboard interview that same month, Lavigne discussed her ongoing recovery and her mission to raise awareness about the disease.
April 2015: Release of Single 'Fly'
In an April 2015 interview with Billboard, Avril Lavigne announced a new single titled "Fly", which was released on April 26 in association with the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games.
September 2, 2015: Separation from Chad Kroeger
Avril Lavigne announced her separation from Chad Kroeger on September 2, 2015, via her official Instagram account, marking the end of their marriage.
2015: "Fly" Music Video Features Special Olympics Athletes
In 2015, Avril Lavigne's music video for "Fly" featured athletes from the Special Olympics, further highlighting her support for the organization and her commitment to inclusivity. The video was shot in Canada.
2015: Lavigne Performs at the Special Olympics World Summer Games Opening Ceremony
Avril Lavigne's performance at the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games' opening ceremony marked her third appearance at a multi-sport event.
January 11, 2017: Feature in One Ok Rock's Album
On January 11, 2017, Avril Lavigne was featured in the song "Listen" from Japanese rock band One Ok Rock's eighth studio album, Ambitions.
September 29, 2017: Feature in Grey's EP
On September 29, 2017, Avril Lavigne was featured in the song "Wings Clipped" by Grey with Anthony Green for the duo's debut extended play Chameleon.
March 2018: Seven-times Platinum certification in the US
The RIAA certified "Let Go" seven-times Platinum in March 2018, indicating shipments of over seven million units in the US.
March 2018: Sales Milestone for Self-Titled Album
By March 2018, Avril Lavigne's self-titled album sold more than 500,000 copies in the US and was certified Gold by the RIAA.
March 2018: "Goodbye Lullaby" Certified Gold
By March 2018, "Goodbye Lullaby" had sold over 500,000 copies in the U.S., achieving Gold certification by the RIAA.
November 2018: Lavigne Addresses Body Double Conspiracy Theory
In November 2018, Avril Lavigne addressed a long-standing internet conspiracy theory that claimed she died in 2003 and was replaced by a look-alike.
2018: Heart Tattoo with JaKeb Allen Munn
In 2018, Avril Lavigne marked her relationship with then-boyfriend JaKeb Allen Munn with a traditional heart-shaped tattoo.
2018: Relationship with Phillip Sarofim Begins
Avril Lavigne began dating billionaire Phillip Sarofim in 2018.
February 15, 2019: Release of Sixth Studio Album
On February 15, 2019, Avril Lavigne released her sixth studio album, Head Above Water, through BMG. The album reached the top ten in multiple countries and peaked at number thirteen on the U.S. Billboard 200.
June 28, 2019: Release of Fourth Single from Sixth Studio Album
On June 28, 2019, Avril Lavigne released the fourth single, "I Fell in Love with the Devil", from her sixth studio album, Head Above Water.
September 14, 2019: Start of Head Above Water Tour
On September 14, 2019, Avril Lavigne embarked on the Head Above Water Tour in support of her sixth studio album.
2019: Split from Phillip Sarofim
Avril Lavigne and Phillip Sarofim ended their relationship in 2019.
2019: Release of "Head Above Water"
Lavigne released her sixth studio album, "Head Above Water," in 2019.
April 24, 2020: Release of 'We Are Warriors'
On April 24, 2020, Avril Lavigne re-recorded the track "Warrior" from her sixth studio album and released it as a single titled "We Are Warriors". The proceeds from the single support Project HOPE's relief efforts in the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 2020: #FightLyme Concert Announced
In September 2020, Avril Lavigne used her platform to raise awareness and funds for Lyme disease by announcing a special livestream concert called #FightLyme.
2020: Relationship with Pete Jonas Reported
People magazine reported that Avril Lavigne was in a relationship with musician Pete Jonas in 2020.
January 8, 2021: Release of Collaboration 'Flames'
On January 8, 2021, "Flames", a collaboration between Mod Sun and Avril Lavigne, was released.
March 2021: Relationship with Mod Sun
Around March 2021, Avril Lavigne began a relationship with musician Mod Sun.
July 16, 2021: Feature in Willow Smith's Album
On July 16, 2021, Willow Smith released her fourth studio album, Lately I Feel Everything, which includes the track "Grow" featuring Avril Lavigne and Travis Barker.
November 3, 2021: Signing with DTA Records
On November 3, 2021, Avril Lavigne announced that she had signed with Travis Barker's label, DTA Records.
January 13, 2022: Announcement of Seventh Studio Album
On January 13, 2022, Avril Lavigne announced her seventh studio album, Love Sux. Much of the album was written and produced by Lavigne's then-boyfriend, pop punk artist Mod Sun.
April 2022: Engagement to Mod Sun
Avril Lavigne announced her engagement to Mod Sun in April 2022 through her social media accounts, sharing the news with her fans.
June 13, 2022: Release of 20th Anniversary Edition of 'Let Go'
On June 13, 2022, a new edition of Avril Lavigne's album 'Let Go' was released to mark its 20th anniversary. The record contains six previously unreleased bonus tracks, including Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway", which was originally written by Lavigne.
September 13, 2022: Performance at ACM Honors
On September 13, 2022, Avril Lavigne attended, presented, and performed at the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Honors at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. She performed a cover of Shania Twain's "No One Needs to Know" and presented Twain with an ACM Poets Award.
October 24, 2022: Announcement of New Single 'I'm a Mess'
On October 24, 2022, Avril Lavigne announced the release of a single titled "I'm a Mess" featuring English singer Yungblud on November 3, 2022, as the lead single of the deluxe edition of Love Sux.
November 3, 2022: Release of Single 'I'm a Mess'
On November 3, 2022, Avril Lavigne released the single "I'm a Mess" featuring English singer Yungblud as the lead single of the deluxe edition of Love Sux.
2022: Postponement of European Concerts
In 2022, the European concerts of Avril Lavigne's Head Above Water Tour were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022: Release of "Love Sux"
In 2022, Avril Lavigne released her seventh studio album, "Love Sux," marking a return to her punk roots.
February 2023: Split from Mod Sun
Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun ended their engagement in February 2023.
June 9, 2023: Live Performance with Miranda Lambert
On June 9, 2023, Avril Lavigne did a live collaborative performance with country music artist Miranda Lambert during the 2023 CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. They performed a mashup of Lambert's "Kerosene" and Lavigne's "Sk8er Boi".
September 15, 2023: Release of 'Fake as Hell'
On September 15, 2023, "Fake as Hell", a collaboration between Avril Lavigne and All Time Low, was released as a single.
May 10, 2024: Announcement of Greatest Hits Album
On May 10, 2024, Avril Lavigne announced plans to release a greatest hits album on June 21, 2024.
May 16, 2024: Release of Single 'Bulletproof'
On May 16, 2024, Avril Lavigne and country music artist Nate Smith released a collaborative single titled "Bulletproof" that was originally released as a solo single for Smith. They performed the song at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards.
June 21, 2024: Release of Greatest Hits Album
On June 21, 2024, Avril Lavigne released her greatest hits album.