History of Laura Pausini in Timeline
Laura Pausini is a highly successful Italian singer-songwriter who gained international recognition after winning the 1993 Sanremo Music Festival with "La solitudine." The song became a massive hit, propelling her self-titled debut album to worldwide success, selling two million copies. Her subsequent album, Laura, further solidified her international fame, selling three million copies and establishing her as a prominent figure in the music industry.
May 1974: Laura Pausini's Birth
In May 1974, Laura Pausini was born in Faenza, Italy. She is an Italian singer and songwriter.
May 1985: First Live Performance
On May 16, 1985, Laura Pausini gave her first live performance, singing with her father in a restaurant in Bologna, marking the beginning of her public singing career.
1987: Recording of First Demo Album
In 1987, Laura Pausini recorded her first demo album, I sogni di Laura, produced by her father. It included eight covers and five new songs and was released to promote her live shows.
1991: Participation in Castrocaro Music Festival
In 1991, Laura Pausini participated in the Castrocaro Music Festival, singing Liza Minnelli's "New York, New York". However, she did not reach the final stage of the competition.
1992: Unsuccessful Attempt to Enter Sanremo Music Festival
In 1992, Laura Pausini participated in Sanremo Famosi, a selection for newcomers in the Sanremo Music Festival. Despite being declared a joint winner, she was not allowed to compete in the Sanremo Music Festival that year.
February 1993: Sanremo Music Festival Performance and Victory
In February 1993, Laura Pausini performed "La solitudine" at the 43rd Sanremo Music Festival. On February 27, 1993, she won the competition, receiving 7,464 votes. The song became a major commercial success in Italy.
April 1993: Release of Laura Pausini's Debut Album
In April 1993, Laura Pausini's self-titled debut album, Laura Pausini, was released in Italy, marking her entry into the international music scene. The album later achieved international success, selling two million copies worldwide.
May 1993: Release of Debut Album Laura Pausini and Sales Success
In May 1993, Laura Pausini's debut album, Laura Pausini, was released by CGD Records and sold 400,000 copies in Italy. Laura Pausini received her diploma from the "Gaetano Ballardini" Institute of Ceramics in Faenza, Italy, a few months after the release.
September 1993: Telegatto Award for Revelation of the Year
In September 1993, Laura Pausini received a Telegatto award for Revelation of the Year, recognizing her breakthrough success in the music industry.
1993: International Release and Success of Debut Album
In late 1993, Laura Pausini's debut album was released in Europe and South America, achieving significant commercial success. It peaked at number three on the Dutch Albums Chart and reached the top spot in Belgium, selling over two million units worldwide. "La solitudine" also became a radio hit.
February 1994: Participation in Sanremo Music Festival with "Strani amori" and Release of Laura Album
In February 1994, Laura Pausini participated in the Sanremo Music Festival for the second time, competing in the "Big Artists" section with her song "Strani amori," which ranked third. Her second studio album, Laura, was released, selling 150,000 copies in Italy in its first week and achieving international success.
1994: Release of First Spanish-Language Album and Success in Spain
In 1994, Laura Pausini released her first Spanish-language album, Laura Pausini, which became the best-selling album of the year in Spain and was certified diamond. She was the first non-Spanish artist to achieve this milestone and was awarded a "Globo de Platino" by the Spanish Institute of Italian Culture.
1994: Success in Latin America and Billboard Recognition
In 1994, Laura Pausini's Spanish album was successful in Latin America, achieving platinum certifications in multiple countries. She was also ranked the second female revelation of the year by Billboard, after Mariah Carey.
1994: Release and Success of Laura's Second Album
In 1994, Laura Pausini's second album, Laura, was released, solidifying her international success. The album sold three million copies worldwide, further establishing her career.
June 1995: Postponement of "La solitudine (Loneliness)" Release in the UK
In June 1995, the release of the English-language version of Laura Pausini's first single, "La solitudine (Loneliness)" in the United Kingdom was postponed until September of the same year.
1995: Moving to Milan
In 1995, Laura Pausini moved from her hometown to Milan with her partner, manager and producer Alfredo Cerruti Jr.
1995: World Music Award and Lo Nuestro Award
In 1995, Laura Pausini received the World Music Award for Best Selling Italian Recording Artist and the Lo Nuestro Award for Best New Artist of the Year, recognizing her international success.
August 1996: Release of "Incancellabile" to Italian radio
On August 26, 1996, Laura Pausini's single "Incancellabile" was released to Italian radio stations, preceding the release of her album. The Spanish version was titled "Inolvidable".
September 1996: Release of 'Le cose che vivi' and 'Las cosas que vives'
On September 12, 1996, Laura Pausini released her third studio album both in Italian and Spanish, under the titles Le cose che vivi and Las cosas que vives, respectively. She has since recorded most of her songs both in Italian and in Spanish.
December 1996: Performance for Pope John Paul II
In December 1996, Laura Pausini performed at the Natale in Vaticano concert for Pope John Paul II, singing a cover of John Lennon's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" and her song "Il mondo che vorrei".
1996: Co-writing songs for 'Le cose che vivi / Las cosas que vives' album
In 1996, Laura Pausini began co-writing most of her songs, starting with her album 'Le cose che vivi / Las cosas que vives'.
1996: Meeting the Pope
In 1996, Laura Pausini met the Pope and expressed her desire to meet him again, while also expressing doubts about the Catholic Church's stance on homosexuals.
February 1997: Guest Appearance at Viña del Mar International Song Festival
In February 1997, Laura Pausini was invited as a guest to the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile, marking an appearance at a major international event.
September 1998: Release of 'La mia risposta' Album
In September 1998, Laura Pausini released her fourth studio album, La mia risposta, along with its Spanish version, Mi respuesta. The album, which included a song penned by Phil Collins, was viewed by Italian music critics as a mature work with influences from soul music.
1998: Involvement in album production for 'La mia risposta / Mi respuesta'
In 1998, Laura Pausini became involved in the production of her albums, starting with 'La mia risposta / Mi respuesta'.
June 1999: Performance with Luciano Pavarotti
On June 1, 1999, Laura Pausini performed with Luciano Pavarotti in Modena during his annual "Pavarotti and Friends" concert, duetting in "Tu che m'hai preso il cuor". The performance was later included in the album Pavarotti & Friends for the Children of Guatemala and Kosovo.
1999: Performance at Festivalbar
In 1999, Laura Pausini performed "La mia risposta" during the Festivalbar, promoting her fourth studio album.
September 2000: Interview with la Repubblica
In September 2000, Laura Pausini described herself as a Catholic woman with doubts about the Church's position on contraception, abortion, divorce, premarital sex and gay rights during an interview with the Italian newspaper la Repubblica.
2002: End of relationship with Alfredo Cerruti Jr.
In 2002, Laura Pausini's relationship with her partner, manager and producer Alfredo Cerruti Jr., ended.
2004: AllMusic's Jason Birchmeier comments on Pausini's sales
In 2004, AllMusic's Jason Birchmeier noted that Laura Pausini's sales were an impressive achievement, especially considering she had not significantly penetrated the English-language market.
2005: Relationship with Gabriele Parisi
Between 2002 and 2005, Laura Pausini was romantically involved with her new manager, Gabriele Parisi.
2006: Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
In 2006, Laura Pausini won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for her record Escucha, marking a significant achievement in her career.
February 2013: Birth of daughter
In February 2013, Laura Pausini gave birth to her daughter with Paolo Carta.
2014: FIMI Icon Award for Pausini's Sales
In 2014, FIMI (Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana) awarded Laura Pausini the FIMI Icon Award for her sales of over 70 million records, establishing her as a leading female artist in Latin music.
2016: Debut as a Variety Show Presenter
In 2016, Laura Pausini debuted as a variety show presenter, hosting the television show Laura & Paola alongside actress Paola Cortellesi.
2021: Academy Award Nomination and Golden Globe Win
In 2021, Laura Pausini was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song with "Io sì (Seen)" from the film The Life Ahead. The single also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, making it the first Italian-language song to achieve this recognition.
2022: Presenter at Eurovision Song Contest
In 2022, Laura Pausini was one of the presenters of the Eurovision Song Contest, showcasing her prominence on an international stage.
March 2023: Marriage to Paolo Carta
In March 2023, after 18 years together, Laura Pausini and Paolo Carta got married.
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