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Music icon Celine Dion made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards to present the award for Album of the Year.
The star received a standing ovation as she graced the stage in a pink tulle dress and an orang trenchcoat covering the outfit. She told the crowd to remember "the joy that music brings to our lives and to people all around the world."
She presented the award that "Diana Ross and Sting presented to me 27 years ago" - the highly coveted Album of the Year award. She announced the winner as Taylor Swift - who made history as the first ever artist to win the award four times.
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Some fans think Taylor ignored Celine (Billboard via Getty Images)Fans on Twitter noticed that Taylor seemed to just pass by Celine and go to give her speech, which did not sit well with some of them. "Taylor didn’t say hi to thee Celine Dion!?" One wrote on Twitter.
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Another added: "I’m sorry, did she just blow past Celine Dion like she wasn’t even there?!" But it seems the Love Story singer was just in shock at the win, as she was singing along to Celine's music as the star was introduced and the two took a sweet photo together.
"Celine Dion presenting AOTY to Taylor Swift is my Roman Empire. Two living legends," one fan gushed over the two stars. This was also a big moment for Celine, as she hasn't made a public appearance in months as she battles health issues.
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The My Heart Will Go On singer was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called Stiff Person Syndrome, which causes muscle spasms and stiffness throughout the body. Fans were excited to see the singer looking so good.
"Oh, Celine looks incredible," one fan said. Another added: "Celine Dion is such a talented legend! Wonderful to see her looking so vibrant, healthy, and glowing! And lovely seeing her receive so much love from the audience in return!"
Fans also praised the singer for her decades long career in music. "If there is anyone who deserves a whole-a** standing ovation, it is the queen that is Celine Dion," one fan wrote on Twitter.