Celine Dion Shares an Inspiring Story Before a Mesmerizing Performance of “The Prayer”

In 1998, Josh Groban’s career took an unexpected turn when he received a call from music producer David Foster. Foster asked Groban, then a young and relatively unknown singer, to fill in for the renowned opera star Andrea Bocelli during a Grammy rehearsal. The performance was alongside the legendary Celine Dion.

Watch to see the original artists perform the song to see how tough of a job Josh was up against:

Although Groban was initially hesitant and overwhelmed by nerves, he knew this could be the break of a lifetime. Despite his anxiety, Groban’s voice impressed everyone present, including Dion, who later recalled being nervous for him. This moment marked the beginning of Groban’s rise to fame.

A decade later, in 2008, Celine Dion invited Groban to join her on stage once again to perform the same song, “The Prayer.” This time, the two performed as equals, their voices blending beautifully in a rendition that moved audiences and highlighted the powerful connection they shared.

Dion explained how instrumental she was in helping Groban get his start and how impressed she had been by his talent from that first rehearsal. Their performance was soulful and emotional, a testament to their shared history and mutual respect. Although they haven’t collaborated on more songs, fans continue to hope for another musical reunion between these two remarkable artists.

Watch the full video to hear Celine tell the full story in her own words, along with a mesmerizing duet of the song:

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