Celine Dion to Perform ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at 2017 Billboard Music Awards
The scheduled performances for this years Billboard Music Awards are already on fire and there is still more hot stars yet to be announced. While the line up will include all the big name stars from music today, Celine Dion’s performance will be throwing it back to the days of the Titanic.
Dion will be taking center stage to perform the 1997 Oscar-winning ballad My Heart Will Go On from the film Titanic in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary. In a statement regarding what’s sure to be a stand out performance from the night, Dion said:
“This song means a lot to me, and it has played such a huge role in my career. I’m so grateful to the late James Horner, and to Will Jennings, for writing it and creating the opportunity for me to be part of Titanic, an amazing film whose legacy will continue for generations to come. It’s a great honor to have the opportunity to perform it on the Billboard Music Awards’ international stage, in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary.”
My Heart Will Go On reigned at the number 1 spot on the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100, respectively, in 1998. The song also won Grammys for “Song of the Year” and “Record of the Year” in 1999.
Along with Celine Dion, the legendary Cher will also be performing her iconic throwback hit Believe and will also be receiving the Icon Award during the evening. You can also check out a list of additional performers announced, to date, HERE.
The Billboard Music Awards will air on May 21st at 8PM EST on ABC!
Source: Billboard
A karaoke obsessed, craft beer enthusiast and lover of all things pop culture, Denise enjoys all facets of entertainment from Broadway to box office blockbusters. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, concerts (lots and lots of concerts), volunteering, reading and playing with her rescue kitten, Samantha (who rescued who, right?).
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