Celine Dion has yet to share with fans which song she will perform first for her run of shows in Paris as she makes her music comeback.
The veteran singer is choosing to remain tight-lipped about the song, leaving her die-hards guessing about which options from her catalogue she would eventually select.
Dion has been largely away from the spotlight since 2022, when she disclosed her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis.
Celine Dion is set to return to public performances for the first time since 2024, and fans are highly eager to see her take to the stage again.
Her first series of concerts will be held in Paris between September and October at the Plenitude Arena in the French capital’s western suburbs, and the singer has confirmed that she is ready.
However, for her first show, she will be keeping the title of her first song under wraps until she gets on stage, as revealed in a recent interview with French broadcaster BFMTV.
“I can’t say, it’s a big secret,” Dion said of her first song when asked by the media outlet.
Dion Admits She’s ‘A Bit Uptight’ Ahead Of Paris Return
Regarding how she feels about returning to public performances after such a long absence, Dion confirmed that she is ready but admitted she still feels some nerves.
“I am ready, and I’m a bit uptight, of course, because it’s been a long time,” she said elsewhere in her interview.
Still, she is hoping to bank on the support she has always received from her fans in Paris to deliver stellar performances across her shows in the city.
“I have always felt supported from the first day and because it’s a story that continues. It’s true that this is my second home,” the Quebec-born singer added.
Celine Dion Revealed Her Paris Comeback In March
Dion’s return to public performance comes after she announced it in a broadcast beneath the city’s iconic Eiffel Tower to mark her birthday earlier in the year.
“This year, I’m getting the best birthday gift of my life,” the 58-year-old said. “I’m getting the chance to see you, to perform for you once again in Paris, beginning in September! I’m feeling good. I’m strong. I’m feeling excited — obviously a little nervous — but most of all, I’m grateful to all of you.”
The five-time Grammy winner will kick off the Paris residency on September 12, followed by more than a dozen shows, which end on October 17. The singer is also expected to perform 10 more shows in May next year.
The Singer Says She’s ‘Doing Great’ Ahead Of Paris Return
Fans who have followed Dion over the years know she has been dealing with stiff-person syndrome, which she first disclosed in 2022.
In her birthday message, she thanked fans for their prayers and also shared a health update to allay their fears about her well-being.
“I’ve recorded a lot of birthday messages, but this is the first time I’ve ever recorded one for my own birthday,” the vocalist shared at the start of the clip. “I want to let you know that I’m doing great, managing my health, feeling good. I’m singing again, even doing a little dancing.”
Celine Dion Details Her Health Struggles Ahead Of Paris Return
For Harper’s Bazaar September issue, Dion drew back the curtain on her stiff-person syndrome, revealing she had lived with the symptoms for nearly two decades before receiving a formal diagnosis.
She described the ailment as a “progressive condition,” adding that she felt uncomfortable referring to it as a disease.
In the interview, she also revealed her preparation for her upcoming residency. This includes regular 90-minute Pilates sessions, ballet classes, and a rehabilitation program to help her perform at her best.
Elsewhere, she shared that her comeback was inspired by a desire to show fans how much she missed them during her leave of absence.
