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Celine Dion

$14,261,515

Celine Dion sure knows how to make a comeback. After her historic five-year residency at Las Vegas' Colosseum at Caesars Palace ended in late 2007, the Canadian singer took a well-deserved break, then returned to the 4,000-seat venue in March 2011 for yet another stand. She grossed $40.1 million from 57 performances last year that drew nearly a quarter-million fans and booked additional Vegas dates through this August. Though Dion's last studio album was 2007's Taking Chances, she sold 331,000 albums in 2011, the biggest catalog item being 1997's Let's Talk About Love (75,000 copies). The singer also sold 956,000 digital tracks last year, with the top seller still being "My Heart Will Go On," from 1997's blockbuster film "Titanic" (167,000 downloads).

 

http://www.billboard.com/news/top-40-money...52.story?page=5

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Also, there are interesting info about Celine's album and single sales in 2011...

 

8

Celine Dion

$14,261,515

Celine Dion sure knows how to make a comeback. After her historic five-year residency at Las Vegas' Colosseum at Caesars Palace ended in late 2007, the Canadian singer took a well-deserved break, then returned to the 4,000-seat venue in March 2011 for yet another stand. She grossed $40.1 million from 57 performances last year that drew nearly a quarter-million fans and booked additional Vegas dates through this August. Though Dion's last studio album was 2007's Taking Chances, she sold 331,000 albums in 2011, the biggest catalog item being 1997's Let's Talk About Love (75,000 copies). The singer also sold 956,000 digital tracks last year, with the top seller still being "My Heart Will Go On," from 1997's blockbuster film "Titanic" (167,000 downloads).

 

 

Source: http://www.billboard.com/news/top-40-money...52.story?page=5

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Nearly 1m digital tracks is superb, and in line with what the catalog of both Mariah and Madonna sell [and far above what Whitney sold, prior to her death]

Céline Dion, music's greatest ever singer, the biggest-selling Canadian artist of all-time and most successful female live act ever - what's not to love?

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331,000 albums in 2011 in spite of no new album!!!!! :cheers: :clap:

 

If this was 90s' era, the figure would be like 4 million albums!!! :lavague: :wow:

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331,000 albums in 2011 in spite of no new album!!!!! :cheers: :clap:

 

If this was 90s' era, the figure would be like 4 million albums!!! :lavague: :wow:

 

I do not know how she does it! This is Brilliant! Especially as Celine has been out the public eye other than for a few shows here and there! Im impressed, just think how many she can sell with new albums coming out this year?

 

BTW its nice to see a new topic at the tope of the forum when you go to the home screen, lately there has been no news at all lol and its been positive! :clap:

 

kev x

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(3rd female after Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga)

 

Celine was 3rd YAY!! Celine amazes me so much!

 

kev x

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(3rd female after Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga)

 

Celine was 3rd YAY!! Celine amazes me so much!

 

kev x

 

 

Well, fourth... that is of you count Sade's lead vocalist lol...

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It´s so nice to read this, Céline is still very successful, great!
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Well, fourth... that is of you count Sade's lead vocalist lol...

 

But we don't, because Sade are a group.

Céline Dion, music's greatest ever singer, the biggest-selling Canadian artist of all-time and most successful female live act ever - what's not to love?

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Hi everyone! I made this account a few days ago so this is my first post. Well, I'm glad Celine made to the top 10. I feel she really deserves to be successful, cause she works hard. It's amazing how she keeps selling her music, regardless of being distanced from mainstream music scene the past decade. Her album sales should stand at 180m by now and her single sales at 50m for a great total of 130m records the least (not even counting her Music Dvd sales). What's more impressive is that Celine's career was never really postponed since her debut in 1981, let alone her worldwide debut in 1990. I mean that even in 2010 when she was on a break she released 2 music Dvds that did very well with no promo. Also, even when her album sales weren't that great (for instance her ''Miracle'' album) she could still maintain her success thanx to her sold out shows. It's not excessive to say that Celine IS the most commercially stable artist ever... Especially on album sales. :clap:
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Also, there are interesting info about Celine's album and single sales in 2011...

 

8

Celine Dion

$14,261,515

Celine Dion sure knows how to make a comeback. After her historic five-year residency at Las Vegas' Colosseum at Caesars Palace ended in late 2007, the Canadian singer took a well-deserved break, then returned to the 4,000-seat venue in March 2011 for yet another stand. She grossed $40.1 million from 57 performances last year that drew nearly a quarter-million fans and booked additional Vegas dates through this August. Though Dion's last studio album was 2007's Taking Chances, she sold 331,000 albums in 2011, the biggest catalog item being 1997's Let's Talk About Love (75,000 copies). The singer also sold 956,000 digital tracks last year, with the top seller still being "My Heart Will Go On," from 1997's blockbuster film "Titanic" (167,000 downloads).

Source: http://www.billboard.com/news/top-40-money...52.story?page=5

Wow!!! she sold 331,000 albums and 956,000 digital tracks in 2011 in the U.S. without having released a new album in 5 years!!!

 

That's what I call a true LEGEND with a incredible legacy that will never fade. :clapping:

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She really amazes me. Most people when I talk to her say 'yeah she's retired now'...(which makes my blood boil) but she still is a powerhouse of sales. It's all about touring these days- I can't believe that she beat Rihanna and Beyonce who aren't off the charts...we know why Rene isn't worried about albums anymore. They've done the hard graft and can rely on The Greatest Hits.
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331,000 albums and 900K digital singles is nothing to sniff at when you haven't released an album since 2007!!

 

We know that LTAL did 75K....I wonder what did the second most. "My Love" essential collection?? I can't believe that' still not certified Gold stateside!

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Maybe TAST is second...it keeps selling every year
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I guess Vegas is positive after all. It keeps Celine in "some" of the Top 10... :giggle:

And the Boutique helps for album sales...

 

Welcome to the forum Luke! :-D

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I guess Vegas is positive after all. It keeps Celine in "some" of the Top 10... :giggle:

And the Boutique helps for album sales...

 

Welcome to the forum Luke! :-D

 

I agree with you...

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Siick! Interesting! :D

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Celinedion4ever

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Mariah Carey and Madonna didn't even make the Top 40.
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Mariah Carey and Madonna didn't even make the Top 40.

 

But next year, Madonna should top the list with proceeds from her new tour.

Céline Dion, music's greatest ever singer, the biggest-selling Canadian artist of all-time and most successful female live act ever - what's not to love?

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That's pretty cool, thanks for sharing!

 

(It's nice to see Madonna isn't on the list. It's cool Bon Jovi made the top 10. :D )

My Taking Chances World Tour

Amsterdam June 2nd 2008 -Section A4, Row 7, Seat 11

Stockholm June 7th 2008 -Section A8/A24, Row 3, Seat 40

Helsinki June 9th 2008 -Section 119, Row 4, Seat 2

 

 

Bruce freakin' Springsteen

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:clap: wow Its great to see Celine still has an active buying audience even in the quieter periods, its just a shame that the radio stations dont play her more and acknowledge this. Rene needs to keep the new music coming to keep radio interested 5 years is waaaaaaay too long!

love doesn't ask why

speaks from the heart and never explains

dont you know that love doesn't think twice

it can come all at once or whisper from a distance

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