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Laura Pausini

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A portrait of famous singer Laura Pausini performing on stage.

Laura Pausini is an Italian singer and songwriter who became famous in 1993. She won a music contest called the Sanremo Music Festival with her song "La solitudine," which became very popular around the world. Her first album, also named Laura Pausini, was released in 1993. Her next album, Laura, sold even more copies.

Pausini has released fifteen studio albums and has performed songs in many languages, including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, and more. In 2006, she won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album with her record Escucha. In 2021, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song with "Io sì (Seen)" from the film The Life Ahead. This song also won a Golden Globe Award.

Throughout her career, Pausini has won many awards and has been recognized for her contributions to music. She has also appeared as a coach on television shows like The Voice in Mexico and Spain, and as a judge on La banda and the Spanish version of The X Factor. In 2016, she began hosting a variety show called Laura & Paola with actress Paola Cortellesi. She has also been a presenter at big events, such as the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022 and the Sanremo Music Festival in 2026.

Life and career

Pausini rose to fame in 1993, after winning the 43rd Sanremo Music Festival, annually held at the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo, Italy.

Laura Pausini was born in Faenza, in the Province of Ravenna. She grew up in Solarolo, a small town. Her father, a former pianist, encouraged her to sing. She first sang in 1985 in a restaurant in Bologna. She sang with her father and in a church choir.

In 1993, Pausini won a music contest at the Sanremo Music Festival with her song "La solitudine." Her first album came out in Italy that year and became popular around the world. The album had songs like "Non c'è" and "Perché non torna più."

Artistry

Pausini performing in 2009

Laura Pausini is known for her beautiful and strong voice. People often compare her to other famous singers. When she first started, she was a young star singing about love. Some people thought her songs were sad, but later critics liked her simple style and powerful voice.

She is mostly a pop singer, but her music has many different styles, like Latin, soul, and rock. She has also written many of her own songs and helped produce her albums.

Personal life

Laura Pausini moved to Milan in 1995 with her partner, who helped her with her work. They separated in 2002, and she later found another partner who also helped with her career.

Since 2005, she has been with a musician named Paolo Carta. They had a daughter in 2013 and married in 2023 after many years together.

Laura talks about her beliefs and thoughts on different ideas.

Honours

Laura Pausini received a special award in Italy called the Commander Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. It is one of the most important awards a person can receive in Italy. She got it from the president, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, on February 6, 2006.

Discography

Studio albums

Here are the albums that Laura Pausini has released:

Tours

TourYear(s)ReleasesFormat(s)
Laura Pausini on Tour1993–94—N/a—N/a
World Wide Tour 19971997—N/a—N/a
La Mia Risposta World Tour1999—N/a—N/a
E ritorno da te World Tour2001–02Live 2001-2002 World TourDVD
Laura Pausini Live2005Live in Paris 05CD+DVD, 2× DVD, CD
Juntos en concierto 2006
(with Marc Anthony and Marco Antonio Solís)
2006—N/a—N/a
Io canto–Yo canto2007San Siro 2007CD+DVD, CD, DVD
LP World Tour2009Laura Live World Tour 09CD+DVD
Inedito World Tour2011–12Inedito (Special Edition) (includes a live bonus track and a live DVD)CD+DVD
The Greatest Hits World Tour2013–15—N/a—N/a
Simili Tour2016—N/a—N/a
Fatti Sentire World Tour2018Fatti sentire ancoraCD+DVD
LB Stadi Tour
(with Biagio Antonacci)
2019—N/a—N/a
World Tour 2023–20242023–24—N/a—N/a
World Tour 2026–20272026–27—N/a—N/a

Filmography

Television

YearSeriesRoleNetwork
2009DueHerselfRai Due
2014Laura Pausini 20 – My StoryHerselfSky Italia
Stasera Laura: ho creduto in un sognoHerselfRai Uno
2014, 2017La Voz... MéxicoHerselfCanal de las Estrellas
2015La VozHerselfTelecinco
La meraviglia di essere similiHerselfRai Uno
2015–2016La BandaHerselfUnivision
2016Laura & PaolaHerselfRai Uno
2018Lo Nuestro AwardsHerselfUnivision
Factor XHerselfTelecinco
2020La VozHerselfAntena 3
2022Laura Pausini – Piacere di conoscertiHerself/Alternative herselfAmazon Prime Video
Eurovision Song Contest 2022HerselfEuropean Broadcasting Union
La VozHerselfAntena 3
Latin Grammy AwardsHerselfUnivision, HBO Max
2024Gialappa ShowHerselfTV8
Andrea Bocelli 30: The CelebrationHerselfCanale 5
2026Sanremo Music Festival 2026HerselfRai Uno

Awards

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Laura Pausini

Laura Pausini has won many awards for her music. She started winning prizes when she first became famous. Her work is liked all over the world for its quality and popularity. She is known for her talent as a singer and songwriter.

Images

Italian singer Laura Pausini attending the presentation of her album 'Escucha' in 2004.
Laura Pausini performing at the Festival Teatro-Canzone Giorgio Gaber in Viareggio in 2007.
Italian singers performing at a charity concert for earthquake relief in Milan, 2009.
Laura Pausini performing on stage during a concert in Bercy in April 2012.
Laura Pausini performing a song during a concert in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Signature of Italian singer Laura Pausini

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