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Céline Dion Releases Triumphant Paris Olympics Performance of 'Hymne à l'amour' as New Single

The Quebec superstar made a powerful return to the stage this summer to perform Edith Piaf's classic, and her version is now available to stream and download.

Céline Dion performing at the 1996 Olympics
Céline Dion performing at the 1996 Olympics
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Céline Dion's comeback performance is now available to stream and download.

The Quebec superstar made a triumphant return to live music with a powerhouse rendition of Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" this summer. Closing out the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, Dion performed alongside a pianist from the Eiffel Tower, belting Piaf's ode to love across the Paris skyline.


It was a stunning performance amidst Dion's battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, as chronicled in the 2024 documentary I am: Céline Dion.

Between a Grammys appearance, the documentary premiere, and the Paris Olympics performance, Céline has re-entered the spotlight this year, sharing her journey and re-emerging as one of music's biggest stars.

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Streams of Piaf's original version skyrocketed after the Opening Ceremony, jumping by 317% on Spotify. Dion herself also saw a 36% listenership boost on the app.

Now, fans can listen to Piaf's original alongside Dion's rendition. She's made the video of her performance available on her YouTube channel, while an audio version is available on all major platforms. The release coincides with the 61st anniversary of Piaf's death.

Listen to "Hymne à l'amour" here.

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SOCAN and Festival d’été de Québec Reach Agreement After 2025 Legal Dispute Over Licensing Fees
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SOCAN and Festival d’été de Québec Reach Agreement After 2025 Legal Dispute Over Licensing Fees

In July 2025, the organization, responsible for granting licences and collecting royalties on licensed music in Canada, sued the music festival for copyright infringement and failure to pay royalties. Now, they have resolved the claim.

Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) and Festival d’été international de Québec (FEIQ) have reached an agreement after a months-long licensing fees dispute.

In July 2025, the licensing and royalties organization, which is responsible for granting licenses and collecting royalties on licensed music in Canada, sued the Quebec music festival for copyright infringement and failure to pay royalties for approximately three years.

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