Celine Dion Kevin Winter/Getty Photos for The Recording Academy
Celine Dion wasn’t a performer on the Grammys this 12 months, however the iconic star handled one fortunate group of attendees to a mini efficiency backstage.
Dion, 55, joined singer Sonyae Elise for an impromptu duet behind the scenes. In a video shared by Elise on Tuesday, February 6, Dion harmonized together with her fellow vocalist as stylist Legislation Roach regarded on. After the duo’s transient efficiency ended, onlookers cheered and clapped.
Dion made a shock look on the Sunday, February 4, ceremony to current the ultimate award of the evening, Album of the Yr. “Once I say, I’m glad to be right here, I actually imply it. From my coronary heart,” she mentioned from the stage on the Crypto.com Enviornment in Los Angeles. “Those that have been blessed sufficient to be right here on the Grammy Awards must not ever take as a right the great love and pleasure that music brings to our lives and other people around the globe.”
The musician revealed in late 2022 that she was identified with a uncommon neurological dysfunction referred to as stiff-person syndrome. “I’m sorry it’s taken me so lengthy to succeed in out to you,” she mentioned in an Instagram video on the time. “I’ve been coping with issues with my well being for a very long time, and it’s been actually troublesome for me to face these challenges and to speak about every part that I’ve been going by way of.”
Dion additionally pushed again her deliberate 2023 tour, saying that she nonetheless hoped to hit the street once more sooner or later. “I’m working exhausting with my sports activities medication therapist day-after-day to construct again my power and my capability to carry out once more, however I’ve to confess it’s been a battle,” she mentioned.
Grammys viewers at dwelling and within the viewers on Sunday had been thrilled to see Dion again on stage. The singer, who acquired a standing ovation whereas taking the stage, introduced Album of the Yr to Taylor Swift, who took dwelling the trophy for her tenth studio album, Midnights. Whereas some followers thought Swift, 34, snubbed Dion by not hugging her on stage, the twosome shared an embrace backstage.
Dion’s Grammys look was additionally a giant second for trend, as Roach, 45, got here out of retirement to decorate her for the occasion. “We’re BACK,” Roach captioned a video from backstage on the ceremony.
Dion wore head-to-toe Valentino for the occasion, wanting regal in a mustard-colored coat paired with a plunging pale pink wrap gown that had a thigh-high slit. She accessorized with a metallic assertion necklace and diamond stud earring that had been partially hidden by her blunt bob.
