Celine Dion stunned the Grammys by making a surprise appearance at the end of the ceremony to present the final award for album of the year.
The pop icon, 55, made a rare public appearance at the 66th annual Grammys by stepping out to present the final award of the night. Dion graced the stage at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to present album of the year — an award she first won 27 years ago.
The five-time Grammy winner, who was diagnosed with the rare and incurable neurological disorder stiff person syndrome (SPS) in 2022, was greeted by a standing ovation from the star-filled crowd.
“Thank you all, I love you right back. When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart,” she said. Before announcing the nominees, Dion told the crowd to “never take for granted” the joy music brings. The award was then given to Taylor Swift.
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Dion has been a favorite among the Recording Academy for decades. The Canadian star is a five-time Grammy winner — taking home her first gramophone in 1992 — and a 16-time total nominee.
Dion’s appearance at the awards ceremony saw her stepping out in public for the first time since she attended a hockey game in Las Vegas between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Montreal Canadiens last year in November. The sporting event marked her first public appearance in three and a half years.