Celine Dion's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Celine Dion. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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: 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: 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.
1993: The Colour of My Love album
In 1993, The Colour of My Love album ranks within the top 20 best selling.
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.
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: '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: 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: 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: 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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2021: Honorary doctorate degree
In 2021, Celine Dion received an honorary doctorate degree in music from Berklee College of Music.
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.
