Singer Celine Dion First Appears on Billboard Chart After Many Years in Music Industry
It's yet undecided if Celine Dion will produce and distribute more music in the future. Several years ago, the artist was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, which impeded her from engaging in her favorite pastime. She recently initiated what could be a significant comeback with an unexpected hit and a show-stopping live performance at the Olympics, although further recordings remain uncertain.
Fortunately, Dion's discography is extensive, given her tireless work ethic over the years. Her music continues to captivate fans of all ages, and thanks to changes in Billboard's ranking system and the introduction of additional rankings periodically, the Canadian vocalist occasionally secures new hits...even if the music itself isn't genuinely "new."
Dion's rendition of "O Holy Night" featured on two charts this week. The track found a place on both the Billboard Global 200 (ranked 84th) and the Billboard Global Excl. US (ranked 120th). These rankings provide insights into global music tastes, and at this moment, they include Dion, the Grammy laureate.
"O Holy Night" is Dion's first career hit to chart on both global rankings, despite her massive fan base and legendary status. It may come as a surprise to some ardent Dion fans and those aware of her enduring popularity, but it's a straightforward explanation. Billboard only introduced these charts in 2020, leaving numerous legends still waiting to score a hit on either of them. It requires a unique situation, such as the annual Christmas season, to bring some old tracks to the charts, which is precisely what occurred this week.
"O Holy Night" is included in Dion's album These Are Special Times, her first English-language holiday collection. Released in 1998, this album has also earned success on the charts, although it's not a new entry on the only chart it reappears on in America.
These Are Special Times made a comeback on the Billboard 200 this week, most likely due to the success of "O Holy Night," although not solely. The album ranked 116th on the list of most-consumed albums in the U.S., making its 81st appearance on this high-pressure roster. Previously, it had reached as high as the second position.
The track "O Holy Night" by Celine Dion, featured on her Christmas album, recently re-entered the Billboard 200 charts this week. This is thanks in part to the success of the track on the global charts, as it ranked 84th on the Billboard Global 200 and 120th on the Billboard Global Excl. US.
Dion's rendition of "O Holy Night" is not a new song, but its recent charting is attributed to Billboard's introduction of global charts in 2020, which has allowed for the re-emergence of older tracks for legends like Dion.
The album "These Are Special Times" by Celine Dion, which includes "O Holy Night," has also seen a resurge in popularity, reaching the 116th position on the Billboard 200 this week. This isn't the first time the album has appeared on this list, as it previously reached the second position.
Celine Dion's Christmas album "These Are Special Times" has been a significant hit since its release in 1998, and its tracks continue to enjoy chart success, even decades later.
Despite uncertainties about new recordings from Celine Dion in the future, her extensive discography and timeless music continue to secure new hits and maintain her position as a top artist in the music industry.
