History of Celine Dion in Timeline
Céline Dion is a Canadian singer renowned as the "Queen of Power Ballads." Her technically skilled and powerful vocals, combined with her commercially successful recordings, have cemented her influence on popular music. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with record sales exceeding 200 million worldwide.
1923: Birth of Father, Adhémar Dion
In 1923, Adhémar Dion, Celine Dion's father, was born. He worked as a butcher and, along with his wife Thérèse, raised 14 children.
1927: Birth of Mother, Thérèse Tanguay
In 1927, Thérèse Tanguay, Celine Dion's mother, was born. She later married Adhémar Dion and raised 14 children, including Celine.
1965: UK Record
According to the Official Charts Company, Celine Dion was the first artist to have the number-one album & song in the UK simultaneously for five consecutive weeks since The Beatles in 1965.
March 1968: Celine Dion Born
In March 1968, Céline Marie Claudette Dion was born in Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada. She would later be referred to as the "Queen of Power Ballads" due to her technically skilled vocals and commercially successful works that had a significant impact on popular music.
August 1973: First Public Performance
In August 1973, Celine Dion performed publicly for the first time at her brother Michel's wedding, singing Christine Charbonneau's "Du fil, des aiguilles et du coton". This event marked the beginning of her public singing career.
1980: First Meeting with René Angélil
In 1980, Celine Dion, at the age of 12, first met René Angélil, her future husband and manager, after her brother sent him a demonstration recording.
1981: Funded First Record
In 1981, René Angélil mortgaged his home to fund Celine Dion's first record, La voix du bon Dieu. This investment marked a turning point in her career, launching her to stardom in Quebec.
1981: Career Inception
Since Celine Dion's career's inception in 1981, she has been cited as an influence by various music artists and named one of the greatest vocalists of all-time.
1982: Won Yamaha World Popular Song Festival
In 1982, Celine Dion competed in the Yamaha World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, winning the musician's award for "Top Performer" and the gold medal for "Best Song" with "Tellement j'ai d'amour pour toi". This victory helped spread her popularity internationally.
1982: Promotion of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF)
Since 1982, Celine Dion has actively promoted the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF).
1983: First Gold Record in France
In 1983, Celine Dion became the first Canadian artist to receive a gold record in France for the single "D'amour ou d'amitié". She also won several Félix Awards, including "Best Female performer" and "Discovery of the Year."
1983: Original Recording of "Unison"
In 1983, the song "Unison" was originally recorded by English singer Junior, before Celine Dion released her version in 1990 as her Anglophone market debut.
1985: Break from René Angélil
Around 1985, after the dissolution of René Angélil's second marriage, he and Celine Dion took a break from each other professionally.
1985: Jennifer Rush's Original Hit "The Power of Love"
In 1985, Jennifer Rush originally released "The Power of Love", which Celine Dion later remade. Dion's version became her first US, Canadian, and Australian No. 1 single.
1988: Romantic relationship with Rene Angelil
In 1988, After Celine Dion's win at the Eurovision Song Contest, her professional relationship with René Angélil eventually turned romantic.
1988: Wins Eurovision Song Contest
In 1988, Celine Dion gained international recognition by winning the Eurovision Song Contest representing Switzerland with the song "Ne partez pas sans moi". This marked a significant step in her career, propelling her to a broader audience.
1989: Original release of "If You Asked Me To"
In 1989, Patti LaBelle originally released "If You Asked Me To" from the movie Licence to Kill. Later, in 1992, Celine Dion covered the song and it became her first number-one single in Canada, and peaked at number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
1989: Vocal Training and Dental Surgery
In 1989, after injuring her voice during a concert, Celine Dion underwent vocal training with William Riley. That same year, she also underwent dental surgery to improve her appearance and was sent to the École Berlitz to improve her English.
1989: Cyndi Lauper Hit
In 2003, Celine Dion covered the 1989 Cyndi Lauper hit "I Drove All Night", to launch her advertising campaign with Chrysler.
1990: Establishment of Nickels franchise restaurant
In 1990, Celine Dion became an entrepreneur by establishing her franchise restaurant Nickels.
1990: Anglophone Debut with "Unison"
In 1990, Celine Dion made her debut into the Anglophone market with the album "Unison". The lead single was originally recorded by Junior in 1983 and later Laura Branigan, marking her transition to English-language music.
1990: Rising Album Sales
In 1990, five years after her debut English language album, Celine Dion had already sold 40 million albums worldwide, according to Billboard.
1991: Release of "Dion chante Plamondon" in Canada and France
Between 1991 and 1992, Celine Dion released the Francophone album "Dion chante Plamondon" in Canada and France. The album was originally released in Canada and France between 1991 and 1992, then later received an international release in 1994.
1991: Duet on "Beauty and the Beast"
In 1991, Celine Dion duetted with Peabo Bryson on the title track to Disney's animated film Beauty and the Beast, which became a major hit. It earned her first Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
1991: Featured Soloist on "Voices That Care"
In 1991, Celine Dion was a featured soloist on "Voices That Care", a tribute to American troops fighting in Operation Desert Storm. This performance further raised her profile in the United States.
1991: Declined "English Artist of the Year" Award
In 1991, at the Félix Awards show, Celine Dion declined the "English Artist of the Year" award to assert that she was—and would always be—a French artist. This act was a response to criticism from her French fans who felt neglected.
1991: Neilsen Soundscan era
In the Neilsen Soundscan era which started in 1991, Celine Dion is the second best-selling female album artist with album sales of 53.2 million.
1992: Superstardom in North America
By 1992, with the success of Unison, Celine Dion, and numerous high-profile media appearances, Celine Dion had achieved superstardom in North America. She had successfully entered the Anglophone market and gained significant fame.
1992: Tearful Interview with journalist Lise Payette
In 1992, Celine Dion nearly revealed her romance with René Angélil in a tearful interview with journalist Lise Payette.
1992: Release of Self-Titled Album "Celine Dion"
In 1992, Celine Dion released her self-titled album, which had a strong pop rock influence combined with elements of soul and classical music. The album was commercially successful and was certified diamond in Canada and double platinum in the U.S.
1992: Self-titled album promotion
In 1992, Celine Dion's self-titled album was promoted with the slogan "Remember the name because you'll never forget the voice."
March 1993: Engagement to René Angélil
On March 30, 1993, which was Celine Dion's 25th birthday, she and René Angélil became engaged, making their relationship public.
1993: National Celebrity Patron of the CCFF
In 1993, Celine Dion became the National Celebrity Patron of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF).
1993: Public Declaration of Love
In 1993, Celine Dion publicly announced her feelings for her manager, René Angélil, by declaring him "the colour of [her] love" in the dedication section of her album The Colour of My Love. This public declaration marked a shift in their relationship.
1993: Release of "The Colour of My Love"
In 1993, Celine Dion released her English-language album, The Colour of My Love, which further solidified her international success. The album showcased her powerful vocals and romantic themes, contributing to her rising popularity.
1993: The Colour of My Love album
In 1993, The Colour of My Love album ranks within the top 20 best selling.
December 1994: Marriage to René Angélil
In December 1994, Celine Dion married René Angélil in an extravagant wedding ceremony that was broadcast live on Canadian television. This event formalized their relationship and was widely embraced by fans.
1994: Release of "À l'Olympia" and Recording of "Petit Papa Noël"
In 1994, Celine Dion released "À l'Olympia", a live album recorded at the Paris Olympia, and recorded a bilingual version of "Petit Papa Noël" with Alvin and the Chipmunks. These projects highlighted her versatility and continued engagement with French-language music.
1994: International Release of "Dion chante Plamondon"
In 1994, Celine Dion's French album, "Dion chante Plamondon", received an international release. This was the first French Celine Dion album to do so.
1994: Recalled Dream of Becoming a Singer
In 1994, during an interview with People, Celine Dion recalled her childhood dream of becoming a singer, expressing that she didn't regret losing her adolescence because of her dedication to achieving that dream.
1995: Release of "D'eux"
In 1995, Celine Dion released "D'eux", also known as The French Album in the United States, which became the best-selling French-language album of all time. The album was written and produced by Jean-Jacques Goldman and featured hit singles like "Pour que tu m'aimes encore" and "Je sais pas".
1995: D'eux album
In 1995, D'eux became the best-selling French-language album in history, spending an all-time record of 44 weeks atop the French Albums chart.
March 1996: Launched 'Falling into You Tour'
In March 1996, Celine Dion launched the 'Falling into You Tour' to promote her new album. This tour involved performing concerts around the world for over a year.
July 1996: Performed at the 1996 Summer Olympics
In July 1996, Celine Dion performed "The Power of the Dream" at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics, a significant performance in her career.
1996: Release of 'Falling into You'
In 1996, Celine Dion released 'Falling into You', her fourth English-language album, achieving the height of her popularity. The album incorporated complex orchestral sounds, African chanting, and diverse instruments. It included hit singles like "Because You Loved Me", which was the theme for the film 'Up Close and Personal'.
1996: World Music Award for "World's Best-selling Female Recording Artist of the Year"
In 1996, Celine Dion won the World Music Award for "World's Best-selling Female Recording Artist of the Year" for the third time, solidifying her international success.
1996: Falling into You album success
In 1996, the album Falling into You, was one of the top five best-selling albums by women in history.
1997: Divestment from Nickels restaurant chain
In 1997, Celine Dion divested her interests in the Nickels restaurant chain, ending her affiliation with the franchise.
1997: Release of "Let's Talk About Love" and "My Heart Will Go On"
In 1997, Celine Dion released "Let's Talk About Love" and the song "My Heart Will Go On", the theme for the film Titanic. The album and song were massive commercial successes, further cementing her status as a global music icon.
1997: Release of 'Let's Talk About Love'
In 1997, Celine Dion released 'Let's Talk About Love', publicized as a sequel to 'Falling into You'. The album featured collaborations with artists like Barbra Streisand, the Bee Gees, and Luciano Pavarotti.
1997: Titanic film tribute
In 1997, Celine Dion was the subject of the tribute project Titanique, which is a retelling of the events from the 1997 film Titanic from the perspective of Dion.
1997: Let's Talk About Love album
In 1997, Celine Dion wrote a few of the songs on the Let's Talk About Love album.
1997: 'My Heart Will Go On' Success
In 1997, Celine Dion's song "My Heart Will Go On", the love theme for the film 'Titanic', topped charts worldwide and became her signature song. It earned Horner and Jennings an Academy Award and Golden Globe. Dion received two Grammy Awards for her performance.
1997: Highest-Paid Female Musician
In 1997, Forbes ranked Celine Dion as the highest-paid female musician, recognizing her significant earnings and commercial success.
1998: Started 'Let's Talk About Love Tour'
In 1998, Celine Dion embarked on the 'Let's Talk About Love Tour' in support of her album, performing globally.
1998: Releases of 'These Are Special Times'
In 1998, Celine Dion released the Christmas album 'These Are Special Times'. She co-wrote "Don't Save It All for Christmas Day". It was her most classically influenced album and included the hit single "I'm Your Angel" with R. Kelly. In 1998, she also performed on VH1's Divas Live special, and was appointed "Officer of the Order of Canada" and "Officer of the National Order of Quebec".
1998: These Are Special Times album
In 1998, Celine Dion wrote a few of the songs on the These Are Special Times album.
1998: Highest-Paid Female Musician
In 1998, Forbes ranked Celine Dion as the highest-paid female musician, highlighting her continued financial success and popularity.
1999: All the Way... A Decade of Song album
In 1999, All the Way... A Decade of Song ranks within the top 20 best selling.
1999: 'Let's Talk About Love Tour' Concluded
In 1999, Celine Dion concluded the 'Let's Talk About Love Tour', which had started in 1998, marking the end of a successful promotional period for the album.
1999: Releases of 'All the Way... A Decade of Song'
In 1999, Celine Dion released the French-language album, S'il suffisait d'aimer, and the compilation album All the Way... A Decade of Song. All the Way became one of the best-selling compilation albums of all time, reaching No. 1 in the United States for three weeks. She was inducted into the Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame, and was honoured with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in 1999.
January 2000: Renewal of Wedding Vows
On January 5, 2000, Celine Dion and René Angélil renewed their wedding vows in Las Vegas.
May 2000: Fertility operations
In May 2000, Celine Dion underwent two small operations at a fertility clinic in New York to improve her chances of conceiving.
2000: Revenue Earned Since 2000
Celine Dion earned $747.9 million in total revenue from 2000 to 2009.
2000: Estimated album copies sold since 2000
Celine Dion sold an estimated 17.57 million copies of her albums in the United States since 2000.
2000: Sued National Enquirer for False Story
In 2000, Celine Dion sued the National Enquirer for more than $20 million after the magazine published a false story claiming she was pregnant with twins. The magazine printed an apology, a retraction, and donated money to the American Cancer Society.
2000: Autobiography My Story, My Dream
In Celine Dion's 2000 autobiography My Story, My Dream she spoke about her infatuation with René Angélil.
January 2001: Birth of Son, René-Charles Dion Angélil
On 25 January 2001, Celine Dion gave birth to her son, René-Charles Dion Angélil, in Florida, following fertility treatments, marking a significant personal event.
December 2001: Published Autobiography 'My Story, My Dream'
In December 2001, Celine Dion published her autobiography, 'My Story, My Dream', chronicling her rags-to-riches journey in the music industry.
March 2002: Release of 'A New Day Has Come'
In March 2002, Celine Dion released 'A New Day Has Come', marking her return to the music scene after a three-year sabbatical. The album focused on motherhood and maturation, debuting at No. 1 in multiple countries.
2002: Three-Year Residency at Caesars Palace Announced
In 2002, Celine Dion announced a three-year, 600-show contract to appear five nights a week in an entertainment extravaganza, A New Day..., at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. This move was generally seen as risky.
2002: Performances and Singles in 2002
In 2002, Celine Dion's album 'A New Day Has Come' received mixed reviews despite commercial success. The album's first single peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, but spent 21 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks. Dion also performed at various benefit concerts, including VH1 Divas Live.
March 2003: A New Day... Show Premiered
On 25 March 2003, Celine Dion's show, A New Day..., premiered at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a 4,000-seat arena designed for her show. The show was directed by Franco Dragone and choreographed by Mia Michaels and included music, dance, and visual effects.
October 2003: Release of '1 fille & 4 types'
In October 2003, Celine Dion released the francophone album '1 fille & 4 types', which was better received than her previous releases. Dion tried to distance herself from the "diva" image. The album achieved widespread success.
2003: Purchase of Henderson, Nevada house
As of 2024, Celine Dion resides in a house in Henderson, Nevada, which was reportedly purchased for US$1.5 million in 2003 and as of 2024 was now closer to US$4.5 million in value after renovations.
2003: English Studio Album since 2003
Celine Dion hadn't released an English Studio Album since 2003 until she released Taking Chances.
2003: Start of "A New Day..." Las Vegas Residency
In 2003, Celine Dion began her Las Vegas residency, "A New Day...", at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. This show became the highest-grossing concert residency of all time, showcasing her as a successful live performer.
2003: Support for "World Children's Day"
In 2003, Celine Dion joined other celebrities to support "World Children's Day", a global fundraising effort sponsored by McDonald's.
2003: Performed 'God Bless America' at Super Bowl XXXVII
In 2003, Celine Dion performed "God Bless America" during the pregame festivities for Super Bowl XXXVII at Qualcomm Stadium, marking another significant performance.
2003: Release of 'One Heart'
In 2003, Celine Dion released 'One Heart', an album representing her appreciation for life and featuring pop and dance music. The album received mixed criticism.
2003: Deal with Coty to release Celine Dion Parfums
In 2003, Celine Dion signed a deal with Coty to launch Celine Dion Parfums.
2003: Death of Father, Adhémar Dion
In 2003, Celine Dion's father, Adhémar Dion, passed away. He had a significant influence on her life and upbringing in a large family.
October 2004: Air Canada Promotional Campaign
In October 2004, Air Canada hired Celine Dion as part of their promotional campaign to unveil new service products and an updated livery. She also sang "You and I", the theme song for the campaign.
2004: Support for Tsunami victims and involvement with the Québec gay community
In 2004, Celine Dion held a fundraising event for the victims of the Asian tsunami. She and her husband René Angelil also began supporting the Québec gay community by supporting the publication of health and HIV prevention materials in Gay Globe Magazine.
2004: Chopard Diamond Award from the World Music Awards
In 2004, Celine Dion received the Chopard Diamond Award from the World Music Awards for accumulating sales of more than 175 million albums worldwide. The award is presented to an artist for selling over 100 million albums during their career, and it is not presented every year.
2004: Release of 'Miracle'
In 2004, Celine Dion released 'Miracle', a multimedia project with photographer Anne Geddes, focusing on babies and motherhood. The album included lullabies and covers and received mixed reviews.
2004: Highest-Paid Female Musician
In 2004, Forbes ranked Celine Dion as the highest-paid female musician, marking another year of significant financial achievements in her career.
July 2005: A New Day... Success
By July 2005, Celine Dion had sold out 315 out of 384 shows of "A New Day..." at Caesars Palace. She sold 322,000 tickets and grossed US $43.9 million in the first half of 2005.
2005: Hurricane Katrina Criticism
In 2005, following the Hurricane Katrina disaster, Celine Dion criticized the US government's slow response in aiding the victims of the hurricane on Larry King Live.
2006: Highest-Paid Female Musician
In 2006, Forbes ranked Celine Dion as the highest-paid female musician, underscoring her consistent success and financial dominance in the music industry.
January 2007: End Date for A New Day... Announced
On 5 January 2007, it was announced that Celine Dion's show, A New Day..., would end on 15 December 2007, with tickets for the period after October 2007 having gone on sale from 1 March.
December 2007: A New Day... Ended
On 15 December 2007, Celine Dion's show "A New Day..." officially ended, after a very successful run. The Live in Las Vegas: A New Day... DVD was released on 10 December 2007, in Europe and the following day in North America.
2007: Dion's most recent studio album prior to 2011
Celine Dion hadn't released a studio album since 2007 before the end of 2011.
2007: End of "A New Day..." Las Vegas Residency
In 2007, Celine Dion concluded her Las Vegas residency, "A New Day...", at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, marking the end of the highest-grossing concert residency of all time.
2007: Payette wrote the song Je cherche l'ombre
Many years after Celine Dion's tearful 1992 interview with journalist Lise Payette, Payette penned the song "Je cherche l'ombre" for Dion's 2007 album D'elles.
February 2008: Taking Chances Tour Launch
On 14 February 2008, Celine Dion launched her year-long global Taking Chances Tour in South Africa, performing 132 dates in stadiums and arenas across 5 continents.
August 2008: Free Concert in Quebec City
On 22 August 2008, Celine Dion presented a free outdoor concert, mostly in French, on the Plains of Abraham, for the 400th anniversary of Quebec City. The celebration gathered approximately 490,000 people.
October 2008: Worldwide Release of My Love: Essential Collection
In late October 2008, Celine Dion released her comprehensive English-language greatest hits album, My Love: Essential Collection, worldwide.
November 2008: Release of Céline sur les Plaines DVD
On 11 November 2008, Celine Dion's concert, Céline sur les Plaines, which was held in Quebec, was released on DVD in Quebec.
2008: Donation to China Children & Teenagers' Fund after Sichuan earthquake
After the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, Celine Dion donated $100,000 to China Children & Teenagers' Fund.
2008: Start of "Taking Chances World Tour"
In 2008, Celine Dion embarked on the "Taking Chances World Tour", which became one of the highest-grossing concert tours of the 2000s. The tour showcased her global popularity and cemented her status as a top-earning artist.
2008: Honorary doctorate degree and Legion of Honour
In 2008, Celine Dion received an honorary doctorate degree in music from Université Laval and was presented with the Legion of Honour by former French president Nicolas Sarkozy.
2008: Awards and Tour Success in 2008
In 2008, Celine Dion's Taking Chances Tour was a great success in the United States, reaching the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Boxscore. She was nominated for six Juno Awards and appeared on Idol Gives Back for a second year in a row.
2008: Forbes report on earnings during 2008
In June 2009, Forbes reported that Celine Dion earned $100 million during 2008.
May 2009: Top Selling Artist of the Decade
In May 2009, Celine Dion was named the 20th best-selling artist of the decade and the second-best-selling female artist of the decade in the United States.
May 2009: Céline sur les Plaines DVD Release
On 20 May 2009, Celine Dion's concert, Céline sur les Plaines, which was held in Quebec, was released on DVD in France.
June 2009: Earnings Reported by Forbes
In June 2009, Forbes reported that Celine Dion earned $100 million during 2008.
December 2009: "Artist of the Decade" in Quebec
In December 2009, Celine Dion was named "Artist of the Decade" in Quebec by Le Journal de Québec.
December 2009: Highest-Grossing Solo Live Music Act
In December 2009, Pollstar announced that Celine Dion was the highest-grossing solo live music act in North America of the decade.
2009: Donation to Millvina Dean fund
In 2009, Celine Dion joined Leonardo DiCaprio, James Cameron, and Kate Winslet in donating money to support the nursing home fees of Millvina Dean, the then-last living survivor of the sinking of the Titanic.
2009: Named Top-Earning Artist of the Decade
In 2009, the Los Angeles Times named Celine Dion as the top-earning artist of the decade. Her combined album sales and concert revenue exceeded $747 million, underscoring her significant commercial success.
January 2010: Top Earner of the Decade
In January 2010, the Los Angeles Times revealed that Celine Dion was the top earner of the decade, with $747.9 million in total revenue from 2000 to 2009.
February 2010: Announcement of Return to Caesars Palace
In February 2010, Celine Dion announced she would be returning to Caesars Palace for Celine, a three-year residency for seventy shows a year, beginning 15 March 2011. Also in February 2010, she made an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
February 2010: Release of Taking Chances Tour Documentary
On 17 February 2010, Celine Dion released Celine: Through the Eyes of the World, a documentary film about her Taking Chances Tour, in theaters. Also in February 2010, Dion joined other artists to perform "Earth Song" at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
May 2010: Pregnancy Announcement
In May 2010, Celine Dion announced that she was 14 weeks pregnant with twins after a sixth treatment of in vitro fertilization.
May 2010: Most Popular Musician in the United States
In a May 2010 Harris Poll, Celine Dion was named the most popular musician in the United States.
May 2010: Release of Taking Chances World Tour: The Concert
On 4 May 2010, Celine Dion released the Blu-ray and DVD of Taking Chances World Tour: The Concert, along with the CD/DVD.
September 2010: Release of "Voler"
In September 2010, Celine Dion released the single "Voler", a duet with French singer Michel Sardou.
October 2010: Songwriting for Marc Dupré
In October 2010, it was announced that Celine Dion wrote and composed a new song for Canadian singer Marc Dupré; this song is entitled "Entre deux mondes".
October 2010: Birth of Twins
On October 23, 2010, Celine Dion gave birth to fraternal twins, Eddy and Nelson, by Caesarean section at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
December 2010: Hello! Magazine Cover
Celine Dion appeared with her newborn sons on the cover of the December 9, 2010, issue of the Canadian edition of Hello! magazine.
September 2011: Release of Signature fragrance
In September 2011, Celine Dion released her latest fragrance, Signature, with an advertising campaign by New York agency Kraftworks NYC.
October 2011: Documentary on OWN Network Premiered
On 1 October 2011, the OWN Network premiered a documentary on Celine Dion's life, detailing the months before, during and after her pregnancy, to the makings of her new Las Vegas Show, called, "Celine: 3 Boys and a New Show".
2011: Start of Celine residency
In 2011, Celine Dion started her second residency show titled Celine, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, which ran until 2019 and contributed to her becoming the highest-grossing residency act in history.
May 2012: Recording of New Albums Began
During April and May 2012, Celine Dion began recording songs for her next English and French albums.
October 2012: Release of The Best of Celine Dion & David Foster in Asia
In October 2012, Sony Music Entertainment released The Best of Celine Dion & David Foster in Asia.
November 2012: Release of French-Language Album Sans attendre
On 2 November 2012, Celine Dion's French-language album, Sans attendre was released and achieved diamond status in France.
2012: Performance at Jazz and Blues Festival
In 2012, Celine Dion performed at the 16th Jazz and Blues Festival in Jamaica.
September 2013: Release of "Loved Me Back to Life"
On 3 September 2013, Celine Dion released the lead single, "Loved Me Back to Life".
December 2013: Husband's Tumor Removal
In December 2013, Celine Dion's husband, René Angélil, underwent the removal of a cancerous tumor.
2013: 'Falling into You' Ranked Among Greatest Canadian Albums
In 2013, CBC Music ranked Celine Dion's album 'Falling into You' 33rd in their list of the 100 greatest Canadian albums ever, highlighting its lasting impact and recognition.
2013: Companion of the Order of Canada
In 2013, Celine Dion was elevated to the Companion of the Order of Canada by the governor general of Canada, David Johnston for her cultural contributions.
August 2014: Postponement of Show Business Activities
On 13 August 2014, Celine Dion announced the indefinite postponement of all her show business activities due to her husband's worsening health.
March 2015: Announcement of Return to Caesars Palace
On 20 March 2015, Celine Dion announced she would be returning to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in late August 2015.
August 2015: Return to Caesars Palace
In late August 2015, Celine Dion returned to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
October 2015: Working on New French Album
In October 2015, Celine Dion announced on social media that she had begun working on a new French album.
January 2016: Death of Angélil
In January 2016, Angélil, Celine Dion's husband, passed away, leading to the song "Recovering" being written for her by Pink.
January 2016: Cancellation of Performances Due to Deaths
On 14 January 2016, Celine Dion cancelled the rest of the January performances due to her husband's and her brother's deaths from cancer.
May 2016: Releases and Awards
In May 2016, Celine Dion released her French single, "Encore un soir" on 24 May. On 20 May, she released a cover of Queen's song "The Show Must Go On", featuring Lindsey Stirling on violin. She also received the Billboard Icon Award on 22 May.
September 2016: "Recovering" song release
In September 2016, Celine Dion released the song "Recovering," which was written for her by Pink following the death of Angélil in January 2016.
March 2017: "How Does a Moment Last Forever" Recording
In March 2017, Celine Dion recorded "How Does a Moment Last Forever" for the Beauty and the Beast: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
August 2017: Un peu de nous Compilation Chart Topping
In August 2017, Celine Dion's compilation album, Un peu de nous, topped the charts in France during July and August 2017.
March 2018: Hearing Irregularities and Surgical Procedure
On March 22, 2018, it was announced that Celine Dion had been dealing with hearing irregularities for the previous 12 to 18 months due to patulous Eustachian tube and would undergo a minimally invasive surgical procedure.
May 2018: "Ashes" single release
On May 3, 2018, Celine Dion released the single "Ashes" from the film Deadpool 2.
July 2018: "Ashes" Remix Topped U.S. Dance Chart
In July 2018, the remix version of Celine Dion's song "Ashes" topped the U.S. Dance Club Songs chart.
August 2018: Asia-Pacific tour
From June to August 2018, Celine Dion toured the Asia-Pacific region, grossing $56.5 million from 22 shows.
September 2018: End of Las Vegas residency announced
On September 24, 2018, Celine Dion announced the end of her Las Vegas residency Celine, with the final date set for June 8, 2019.
November 2018: Launch of Celinununu clothing line
In November 2018, Celine Dion launched a gender-neutral clothing line for kids, Celinununu.
January 2019: Aretha Franklin Tribute Performance
In January 2019, Celine Dion performed "A Change Is Gonna Come" at Aretha Franklin's tribute concert.
March 2019: Renée Claude Tribute Recording
Also in March 2019, Celine Dion participated in a supergroup recording of Renée Claude's 1971 single "Tu trouveras la paix" after Claude's Alzheimer's diagnosis.
April 2019: Courage World Tour and album announcement
On April 3, 2019, Celine Dion announced her 2019/2020 Courage World Tour and a new English-language album of the same name.
September 2019: Courage World Tour kick-off
In September 2019, the Courage World Tour started in Quebec City on September 18, 2019.
September 2019: Release of "Lying Down", "Courage", and "Imperfections"
On 18 September 2019, Celine Dion released three songs, "Lying Down", "Courage", and "Imperfections" from her upcoming album, Courage.
November 2019: Courage Album Release
In November 2019, Celine Dion's album 'Courage' was released. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and also in Canada.
2019: End of Celine residency
In 2019, Celine Dion ended her second residency show titled Celine, which ran from 2011 and contributed to her becoming the highest-grossing residency act in history.
2019: Sale of Montreal private island home
In 2019, Celine Dion sold her home on a private island in Montreal for US$25.5 million.
February 2020: Spotify Singles Release
On 26 February 2020, Celine Dion released two songs as exclusive Spotify singles: an acoustic version of Imperfections, and a cover of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game".
June 2020: Courage World Tour Postponement
On 10 June 2020, Celine Dion announced her Courage World Tour would kick off again in 2021, after being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Listing of mother's Laval home
After the death of her mother in 2020, Celine Dion listed her mother's Laval home for US$1.785 million.
2020: Death of Mother, Thérèse Tanguay Dion
In 2020, Celine Dion's mother, Thérèse Tanguay Dion, passed away. She was a homemaker who played a significant role in Celine's early life and career.
May 2021: Las Vegas Return Announcement
On 21 May 2021, it was announced Celine Dion would return to Las Vegas in November 2021 for a limited-run installment of ten dates.
2021: Honorary doctorate degree
In 2021, Celine Dion received an honorary doctorate degree in music from Berklee College of Music.
January 2022: North American Tour Cancellation
On 15 January 2022, Celine Dion canceled her North American tour dates due to severe muscle spasms.
August 2022: Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis
In June 2024, Celine Dion publicly disclosed in a People magazine cover story that she had struggled with a variety of mysterious symptoms for 17 years before her August 2022 diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome, a neurological disorder affecting her muscles.
December 2022: Disclosure of Stiff-Person Syndrome Diagnosis
In December 2022, Celine Dion disclosed that she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a neurological disorder affecting her muscles.
2022: Tour Canceled Due to Stiff-Person Syndrome Diagnosis
In 2022, Celine Dion canceled her tour due to a diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome, impacting her ability to perform.
2023: Sale of Summerlin, Nevada house
In 2023, Celine Dion sold her Summerlin, Nevada house for US$30 million.
May 2024: Mashup single release
On 3 May 2024, a mashup of Dion's "I'm Alive" and the Whispers' 1979 song "And the Beat Goes On" was released as a single.
June 2024: Public Disclosure of Stiff-Person Syndrome Struggle
In June 2024, Celine Dion publicly disclosed in a People magazine cover story that she had struggled with a variety of mysterious symptoms for 17 years before her August 2022 diagnosis. It was also revealed that she was under the care of Dr. Amanda Piquet and that her charitable foundation was donating $2 million to support autoimmune neurology research.
June 2024: I Am: Celine Dion Documentary Release
On 25 June 2024, Amazon MGM Studios released a documentary about Dion's life with stiff-person syndrome, I Am: Celine Dion.
2024: Forbes Net Worth Ranking
In 2024, Forbes reported that Celine Dion had a net worth of US$550 million, getting her to no. 59 on the magazine's list of America's Richest Self-Made Women.
