Celine Dion returns with 'Bonjour, Pardon, Merci,' her second original release this year.

Today, Global icon Celine Dion returns with 'Bonjour, Pardon, Merci,' her second original release this year. The sweeping new track, penned by French composer and singer-songwriter Ycare, marks the first time the pair have worked together. 'Bonjour, Pardon, Merci' is available worldwide now. Listen HERE.

Rooted in a simple yet profound mantra, 'Bonjour, Pardon, Merci' explores themes of strength and gratitude. The track blends elegance and emotional depth, signatures of both Celine and Ycare, while capturing the spirit and transformative power of connection.

« On m’a parlé du Ho’oponopono, cette prière hawaïenne qui consiste à dire chaque matin "Pardonne-moi, merci et je t’aime", devant l’océan, comme si on déposait nos fardeaux invisibles. J’ai alors pensé aux épreuves que chacun d’entre nous pouvait endurer. Ainsi, j’ai commencé à écrire des mots de résilience et de gratitude, accompagné de ma guitare.

"Bonjour, pardon, merci..." Mais il manque le ciment : l’amour ! Celui auquel on reviendra toujours : "Bonjour, pardon, merci, je t’aime.”

Il était naturel de destiner cette chanson à Céline Dion, pour son chemin de résilience, pour sa force, pour sa voix et pour l’écho de cette dernière.

Mon ami producteur Renaud Rebillaud a apporté toute la consistance musicale que requérait cette mélodie.

En studio à Las Vegas, pour l’enregistrement, sa voix semblait fendre le ciel pour revenir nous éblouir de puissance et de délicatesse :

Bonjour Céline. Merci Céline. On t’aime ! » - Ycare

Accompanying the release is an official animated lyric video, unveiled today at 1:00 AM ET / 7h00 CET. Created by Chinese Canadian motion artist Yoho Yue, the visual brings 'Bonjour, Pardon, Merci' to life through a visual language that reflects connection, separation, transition, and the continuous flow of human emotion, experience, and love. Watch HERE.

'Bonjour, Pardon, Merci' follows the release of “Dansons” earlier this Spring. Both tracks will also be released on a 12” vinyl, available September 4. Pre-order the vinyl here.

'Bonjour, Pardon, Merci' arrives as Celine prepares for her recently announced and long-awaited return to the stage -- an exceptional residency at Plenitude Arena (formerly Paris La Défense Arena), with 16 performances scheduled between September and October 2026. Due to overwhelming demand, 10 additional shows were subsequently announced in May 2027.

ABOUT CELINE DION:

With almost 260 million albums sold worldwide, Celine is one of the most immediately recognized, widely respected and successful performers in pop music history with number-one hits including 'The Power of Love,' 'It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,' 'Because You Loved Me' and 'My Heart Will Go On.'

As if that wasn’t enough, Celine has accomplished equivalent extraordinary success as a celebrated Francophone artist, with beloved hits including 'Pour que tu m’aimes encore,' 'S’il suffisait d’aimer,' and 'Encore un soir.' Her 1995 album 'D’eux' remains the best-selling French-language album of all time, underscoring her global impact across both English and French repertoires.

Celine remains one of the most sought-after recording artists of all time. She has earned five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 20 JUNO Awards, an astonishing 43 Félix Awards, and received the Diamond Award at the 2004 World Music Awards, recognizing her status as the best-selling female artist of all time. In 2016, Billboard Music Awards presented her with the Lifetime Achievement Icon Award. In Las Vegas, Celine single-handedly revitalized modern-day entertainment: her two resident productions performed between 2003 and 2019 remain the #1 and #2 highest-grossing and best-selling residencies of all time, anywhere in the world.

In 2024, for the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics, Celine made a triumphant return to the stage with a poignant performance of 'Hymne à l'amour' atop the iconic Eiffel Tower. On March 30, 2026, the music legend announced CELINE DION PARIS 2026 – a landmark five-week limited engagement at Plenitude Arena (formerly Paris La Défense Arena) with select dates set for September through October 2026, and 10 additional dates in May 2027. These performances mark the beginning of a powerful new chapter in her legendary career.