Celine Dion was born the youngest of 14 children in Quebec on March 30, 1968. Although she was a famous musical voice in Canada and France since her teens, she didn't crack the U.S. charts until her early twenties in 1991 when she released an LP in English. The Top 10 song that broke through with American audiences was "Where Does My Heart Beat Now." Since that American breakthrough, Celine has risen to worldwide superstar status with a string of hits on pop and adult contemporary radio.

Celine began singing when she was 5 and had recorded her first demo ("Ce N'etait Qu'un Reve" or "It Was Only A Dream") by the time she was 12 years old. Two years later, Celine was wining contests, recording singles, working with Rene Angelil, and had become a star in Quebec. Her only obstacle for success beyond Canada and France was her French lyrics.

By the late 80s, Celine had learned English and signed a deal with Sony Records. In 1990, her first LP, Unison, was released. Celine had her first Top 10 U.S. hit with "Where Does My Heart Beat Now" and also hit big with "(If There Was) Any Other Way."

In 1992, Celine released Celine Dion and hit the Top 10 with a duet with Peabo Bryson, "Beauty And The Beast." The song also won a Grammy Award in 1993 for Best Pop Performance By A Duo or Group and an Academy Award. Additional hits from the LP included "Love Can Move Mountains."

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