Céline Marie Claudette Dion is a Canadian singer. She is noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals. Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist and French language artist of all time. Her music has incorporated genres such as pop, rock, R&B, gospel and classical music.
Numerous artists have either mentioned Dion as a major influence or as one of their favourite singers including: Britney Spears,[255] Rihanna,[256] Adele,[257] Josh Groban,[258] Delta Goodrem,[259] Leona Lewis,[260] Jennifer Hudson,[261] Vanessa Hudgens,[262] Kelly Clarkson,[263] Perrie Edwards,[264] Loren Allred,[265] Brazilian singer Wanessa Camargo[266] Ariana Grande[267] Sam Smith[268] Frank Ocean[269] Ava Max,[270] Charlotte Cardin,[271] and V (from BTS)[272][273] among many others. Country singer Martina McBride is widely heralded by the press as the Celine Dion of Country music.[274]
Many artists have also praised Dion's voice, singing ability or expressed an interest in working with her including Met Opera conductor and musical director Yannick Nézet-Séguin,[275][276] Beyoncé,[277] Carlos Santana,[278] Elton John,[279] OneRepublic,[280] Coldplay,[281] Sharon Osbourne,[282] Nicole Scherzinger,[283] Ne-Yo,[284] Carole King,[285] Barbra Streisand,[286] Luciano Pavarotti,[287] Bee Gees,[288] Sir George Martin,[288] Justin Bieber,[289] Jean-Jacques Goldman,[290] Drake[291] and Cher.[292]
Timbaland stated "Celine has such a beautiful, mesmerizing voice. She is so talented. I think we could create something that is a classic like she is already." Josh Groban remarked "She's a powerhouse. In this day and age, when more and more studio-produced, tiny-tiny voices are being rewarded ... she has this extraordinary instrument."[258] According to Diane Warren, "Celine is the best singer by far of her generation",[293] an opinion shared by Quincy Jones,[294] Tommy Mottola, and David Foster.[295] Moreover, Shania Twain and Jennifer Lopez have praised her dynamic stage presence, with Jennifer Lopez commenting on American Idol: "Celine gets on stage, she owns the stage, she runs all over that stage, she stops that stage."[296] Leona Lewis is also a huge fan of Céline Dion saying "Celine is someone I aspire to be like in every way. "Gosh – I can't wait. I'm in the middle of picking out dresses at the moment. Celine is definitely one of my heroes. She is amazing."[297] American singer and actress Lea Michelle said that she listened to Céline Dion's music while in the process of making her sophomore album 'Places' and cited her as one of her vocal influences.[298]
Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle called Dion as one of the greatest singers ever. Pop singer Kelly Clarkson also praised Dion's vocal ability saying: "she has two sets of lungs when she sings." and also called her the most gifted vocalist on the planet.
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