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Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne's unique sound, mixing pop and punk, has made her one of the top-selling recording artists of the last decade. More importantly, however, she is a dedicated supporter of charitable causes. Most notably, she has contributed to Amnesty International, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and War Child.
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At the age of two, she could sing Jesus Loves Me with her mother; by age eighteen, she was performing for the Prince of England. What brought about Avril Lavignes skyrocketing rise to fame? Burlingames biography of this teen sensation chronicles her beginnings as a small town girl from Canada to her current status as award-winning musician, model, and actress. But it did not come without a lot of hard work and determination. Growing up in a small town, Avril had limited exposure to a variety of musical genres and performed mostly in small local venues. When she won a contest to sing on stage with Shania Twain, Avril not only discovered how much she loved performing for the fans, but she also caught a big break that started her on the path to stardom. Working with a variety of songwriters, producers, and managers over the years, Avril has shaped her image as teen rock star, pounding out hits such as Complicated, Sk8er Boi, and My Happy Ending. Her rebellious image, feuds with other musicians and bad girl attitude have only fueled her fans adoration. Although this volume takes a balanced view of the rock star, presenting both good and bad press she has received over the years, it can hardly be considered an account of Avrils charity work. Todays sophisticated teens expect more of their idols, and merely donating money or signing guitars cannot be the mark of a true celebrity with heart., Children's Literature
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