Celine Dion has been full of joy lately, and it’s not just because she’s finally got her iconic Vegas residency back in action. The ‘My Heart Will Go On’ songstress recently revealed that a life-changing moment during her Courage tour left her feeling completely overwhelmed with emotions. Speaking to Yahoo Entertainment, the 53-year-old superstar shared how a fan’s heartfelt letter changed everything for her.

The singer explained that she had been struggling with the loss of her husband René Angélil and finding joy again after his passing in 2016. ‘I was still grieving,’ Dion said. ‘And then I got this letter from a fan, saying, ‘Celine, you’re an angel sent to Earth.’ It made me cry, but it also gave me a lot of courage.’ The moment struck her like a bolt of lightning, and she suddenly felt the weight of grief lifting off her shoulders.

Dion went on to reveal that reading the fan’s letter was like ‘a switch being flipped’ in her mind. ‘It was like I woke up from a dream,’ she said. ‘I realized that I had been given a second chance.’ The experience left her feeling renewed and rejuvenated, with Dion describing it as ‘a gift.’ She even credits it to the fan who wrote the letter, saying, ‘If I didn’t get that letter, I don’t know where I’d be today.

Dion’s newfound joy is evident in her current tour, which has been met with rave reviews and packed houses. Fans are loving her energetic performances, and it seems like she’s finally found a sense of purpose again after losing her rock.

For Dion, the experience serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there’s always hope for a brighter tomorrow. ‘Life is full of surprises,’ she said. ‘And I’m grateful to be alive and to have this gift.’