Back then: Born into an impoverished, but happy, family of 14 in Quebec, Dion developed a passion for the arts at an early age. Growing up fine-tuning her skill at her parent's piano bar, she never lost that drive or the desire for a better life.

Now: Due to its continued popularity, the Canadian songstress' run at Las Vegas's Caesars Palace has been extended through the year. In 2006 alone, the Grammy-winning artist pulled in $78.1 million without leaving Sin City.