Several years ago, Laura Pausini was called the most famous Italian singer in the world. There were good reasons for this assertion. The performer of songs in several languages regularly toured countries and continents.
Starting conditions
For a harmonious development, it is very important for a child to have an example to follow. The famous singer, multiple winner of international competitions Laura Pausini began to demonstrate her voice in small bars and cafes. The girl was born on May 16, 1974 in the family of a professional singer and musician. Parents at that time lived in the small Italian town of Solarolo. My father played bass and keyboards. His career was not going well. He earned his bread by performing in local drinking establishments in the evenings.
The head of the family dreamed that his daughter would become a singer. Laura had all the necessary abilities for this. From an early age, she demonstrated an ear for music and a beautiful voice. As a teenager, she began to help her father and performed with him in the evenings. One fine evening, young Pausini, who was only 12 years old, took the stage alone. She came out and sang several songs from the repertoire of famous performers such as Tina Turner, Liza Minnelli, Edith Piaf. After a while, the aspiring performer began to give preference to the songs of Italian composers.
Creative activity
Laura's stage career began under the guidance of her father. In 1991, he brought her in his car to the city of Castrocaro, where a competition for young performers was held. Here, seasoned producers drew attention to her and offered to record several vocal and musical compositions. With the song "La Solitudine", Pausini won first place among young performers at the popular competition in San Remo. And in 1994 she became the third in the competition of famous singers of this festival. One of the major European record companies signed a contract with Laura to record an album.
The first disc, which was called "Laura Pausini", sold 2 million copies. Two years later, the next album was released, which was in even greater demand. By this time, the singer learned how international show business lives. At the next stage of her career, the singer recorded an album in Spanish. Laura worked hard and with passion. Another album entitled "La mia Risposta" was released in Italian and Spanish. It was sold in 40 countries around the world.
Recognition and privacy
Pausini is very popular in South America. And in the USA she recorded several compositions in English. For her great contribution to the cultural heritage of the country, the singer was awarded the Order of Merit for the Italian Republic.
Little is known about the singer's personal life. Laura has been in a relationship with singer Paolo Carta for many years. Whether they will become husband and wife is unknown. In 2010, Pausini gave birth to a daughter.
