Olivier Dion
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| Background information | |
| Born | August 10, 1991 |
| Origin | Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, TV host, model |
| Instruments | Vocals, bass guitar |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Productions J, Columbia Records |
| Website | olivierdion |
Olivier Dion (born August 10, 1991) is a Canadian singer, who specializes in pop.
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Career
2008: Late Young
In 2008, Dion along with Daniel Hamlitsch and Matthew Gaiser formed the indie-rock group Late Young. They released one EP entitled Nativity, of which Dion contributed his vocals alongside the bass guitar.[1]
2012 to present: Star Academy, Olivier Dion and acting
Dion first came to attention on the reality TV series Star Académie, competing for the title of the best singer. Despite not winning the competition, Dion participated in the Star Académie tour, which had over 130,000 spectators.[2] His song, "Pour exister" on the album, Star Académie 2012 reached double platinum, becoming a hit on Quebecois radios.[3]
In the summer of 2013, Dion played Link Larkin in the musical, Hairspray, which was directed by Denise Filiatrault.[4]
On 1 December 2014, Columbia France announced that Dion had signed a licensed contract with the company to develop his European career, and released his single, "Si j'étais son soleil on European radio the same day.[5]
On the 18th, 19th and 20th of February 2015, Dion performed an opening act of Véronic DiCaire at the Olympia music hall in Paris, France.[6] On 11 June 2015 he was selected to interpret the role of d'Artagnan in the musical, Les Trois Mousquetaires at the Palais des Sports in Paris on September 29, 2016, and continue to tour around France until January 2017.[7]
On June 16, 2015 the music video for "Je t'aime c'est tout", the first single from the musical Les Trois Mousquetaires was launched.[8]
Dion competed in the sixth season of the French show, Danse avec les stars.[9] He finished in third place in the final with his partner, Candice Pascal.
Discography
Albums with Star Académie
2012: Star Académie 2012 (160,000 copies sold)
2012: Star Académie Noël 2012 (80,000 copies sold)
Solo albums
2014: Olivier Dion
Solo singles
2014: Si j'étais son soleil
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