Dion, who won the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in 1988, announced her return to the stage for her first full concerts in six years last week, calling her comeback “best gift of my life” as she made the announcement on her 58th birthday.<\/p>\n
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The upcoming concerts in the French capital will mark the singer’s first full-length concerts since 2020 when she took a break following her stiff person syndrome (SPS) diagnosis.<\/p>\n
In a post shared with her 11 million followers on Instagram last Monday week, the singer said, “Wow, it’s been kind of hard keeping it a secret from myself, but I want to let you know that I\u2019m doing great, managing my health, feeling good.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m singing again, even doing a little bit of dancing – I love it so much.”<\/p>\n
She continued in her Instagram post: “I have to tell you something very important.<\/p>\n
“Over these last few years, every day that\u2019s gone by, I felt your prayers and support, your kindness and love, even in my most difficult times, you were there for me.<\/p>\n
“You\u2019ve helped me in ways that I can\u2019t even describe, and I\u2019m truly so fortunate to have your support. I\u2019ve missed you so much.<\/p>\n
“And that brings me back to my birthday, actually. So this year, I\u2019m getting the best gift of my life.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m getting the chance to see you, to perform for you once again in Paris, beginning in September this year.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m so happy. I\u2019m so ready to do this. I\u2019m feeling good. I\u2019m strong, I\u2019m feeling excited, obviously, of course, a little nervous.<\/p>\n
“But most of all, I am grateful to all of you. I can\u2019t wait to see you again. Well, happy birthday to me. I love you all, and I\u2019ll see you soon.<\/p>\n
“Big kisses and goodbye for now, see you soon.”<\/p>\n
The five-time Grammy winner cancelled her Las Vegas residency due to health concerns in 2021, before revealing her SPS diagnosis in December 2022 and cancelling her Courage world tour, which included dates in Dublin.<\/p>\n
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