Céline Dion Sees Global Spike in Streams After Soaring Comeback
Her performance of 'L'Hymne à l'amour' at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on July 26 has led to a jump in streaming numbers for Dion as well as the song's original performer, Edith Piaf.
It's all coming back to her now: listeners are streaming Céline Dion in big numbers following a triumphant comeback performance.
The Canadian superstar performed from the Eiffel Tower on Friday, July 26 as part of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Dion sang French icon Edith Piaf's "L'Hymne à l'amour," making an emotional and highly-anticipated return to the stage amidst a battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.
Viewers tuned in across the globe to see Dion's performance, and they clearly want more. Her global Spotify listenership has jumped by 36% since the performance, with a 64% jump in France.
Dion isn't the only artist whose catalogue is benefitting from the performance. The original recording of "L'Hymne à l'amour" by Edith Piaf saw a 317% jump in Spotify streams in the day after the opening ceremony.
The big bump in listeners indicates that the public is ready and waiting for Dion's return. Though she hasn't confirmed a follow-up performance, there have been rumours of a potential Las Vegas show on the horizon.
The performance also followed the June release of a documentary chronicling Dion's experiences with Stiff Person Syndrome, I Am: Céline Dion.
Whatever comes next for Céline, the performance was a moving return to the Olympic stage from one of Canada's best-loved figures. She shared a message on Instagram after the performance for the athletes in Paris: "stay focused, keep going, my heart is with you!" After everything she's been through, her heart goes on.
