Céline Dion
Awards & Honours
60
Awards Won
12
Honours
5
Rankings
6
Covers
3
Records
Céline Dion's career is marked by an extraordinary array of accolades that highlight her unique position in music history. Her distinction as the best-selling Canadian recording artist and the top-selling French-language artist globally speaks volumes about her widespread appeal. She is one of the few artists to have multiple albums sell over 10 million copies worldwide, showcasing consistent commercial success across decades. Her Las Vegas residency, A New Day..., set a historic benchmark as the highest-grossing concert residency of its time, pioneering a new model for live performance. Dion's numerous awards, including multiple Grammys and Academy Awards for her iconic songs, affirm her critical acclaim. Her ability to transcend language barriers and connect with audiences worldwide through her powerful voice makes her an unparalleled figure in global entertainment, truly a celebrated artist whose achievements are both vast and deeply personal.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Elevated to Officer, the highest French order of merit.
Companion of the Order of Canada
Elevated to the highest degree of Canada's national order.
Key to the City
Received the ceremonial key to Quebec City.
Honorary Doctorate in Music
Recognized for her extraordinary contributions to music.
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Appointed Knight of the highest French order of merit.
Honorary Doctorate
Awarded an honorary degree from the prestigious Canadian university.
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Honored with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to music.
Key to the City
Received the ceremonial key to Las Vegas, recognizing her impact on the city's entertainment scene.
Star on Canada's Walk of Fame
Inducted with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame, celebrating her national achievements.
Officer of the Order of Canada
Appointed Officer of the Order of Canada, one of the nation's highest civilian honors.
Knight of the Order of Quebec
Appointed Knight of the National Order of Quebec, recognizing her contributions to the province.
Key to the City
Received the ceremonial key to Montreal, her home province's largest city.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest of All Time Billboard 200 Artists
100 Greatest Women in Music
100 Greatest Singers of All Time
22 Greatest Voices in Music
Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Artists
Magazine Covers
Forbes
October 1998
The World's Highest-Paid Musicians
GQ
September 1998
Celine Dion: The Voice
Vanity Fair
September 1997
Celine Dion: The Power of Love
Vogue
August 1997
Celine Dion: The Diva Next Door
Time
March 4, 1996
Celine Dion: The Voice That Sells
Rolling Stone
March 7, 1996
Celine Dion: The Queen of Hearts
Records & Feats
Most Albums Sold by a Canadian Artist
Recognized by Guinness World Records for selling the most albums among all Canadian musical artists globally.
Highest-Grossing Concert Residency
Her A New Day... residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas grossed over $385 million, becoming the highest-grossing concert residency in history at the time.
Longest-Running Las Vegas Residency
Her A New Day... show ran for 717 performances over five years, making it the longest-running Las Vegas residency by a single artist.