Roch Voisine is a Canadian pop singing sensation who rose to fame in the early 1990s. Born on March 26, 1963 in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, Voisine's musical talent was evident from a very young age. Growing up in a musically inclined family, he quickly developed a love for performing and entertaining.
After completing his education at École technique de métiers de Lauzon in Lévis and Polyvalente de Lévis, Voisine pursued a degree in physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa. However, his true passion lay in music, and he soon embarked on a successful career as a singer-songwriter.
Voisine's big break came in 1994 when he won the Juno Award for Male Vocalist of the Year. His 1993 album, "I'll Always Be There," was certified 4x Platinum, catapulting him to stardom. He went on to release two more albums that achieved 3x Platinum certification, one that reached 2x Platinum, and three others that were certified Platinum.
Voisine's father, Réal Voisine, was the former mayor of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Quebec, and an English teacher. His mother, Zelande Robichaud, worked as a nurse. Voisine has two younger siblings, Marc and Janice, with whom he shares a close bond.
Before pursuing a career in music, Voisine harbored dreams of becoming a professional hockey player. However, fate had other plans, and a sports injury while playing baseball led him down a different path. He honed his musical skills and soon found success as a singer.
In 2002, Voisine married Myriam Saint-Jean, with whom he shares two children, Killian and Alix-Elouan. Despite their best efforts, the couple parted ways in 2007. Voisine has always been a devoted father and continues to be actively involved in his children's lives.
Aside from his musical achievements, Voisine was honored as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1997 for his contributions to the arts. He has collaborated with renowned producer David Foster on his most commercially successful album, "I'll Always Be There," which remains a fan favorite to this day.
Roch Voisine's music continues to resonate with audiences around the world, and his legacy as a talented performer and artist is firmly cemented in the annals of Canadian music history.
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