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July 4, 2008 7:59 p.m. EST
Melvin Baker - AHN
Ottawa, Canada (AHN) - The "Frank Sinatra of France," Charles
Aznavour, will be named an honorary officer of the Order of Canada on
Saturday, a distinction reserved for non-Canadians.
Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean will make the presentation at the governor's
residence in Quebec City. The 84-year-old singer is scheduled to
perform Sunday in the Quebec capital to mark the city's 400th
anniversary.
"This enduring legend has charmed audiences around the world; but
first and foremost, he remains an ambassador of the French language,"
Jean's office said Friday in a statement.
Aznavour was born in Paris to Armenian parents. He began performing
when he was nine. He has sold more than 100 million records and
appeared in more than 60 films.
In 1998, CNN named Aznavour the century's outstanding performer,
topping Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.
July 4, 2008 7:59 p.m. EST
Melvin Baker - AHN
Ottawa, Canada (AHN) - The "Frank Sinatra of France," Charles
Aznavour, will be named an honorary officer of the Order of Canada on
Saturday, a distinction reserved for non-Canadians.
Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean will make the presentation at the governor's
residence in Quebec City. The 84-year-old singer is scheduled to
perform Sunday in the Quebec capital to mark the city's 400th
anniversary.
"This enduring legend has charmed audiences around the world; but
first and foremost, he remains an ambassador of the French language,"
Jean's office said Friday in a statement.
Aznavour was born in Paris to Armenian parents. He began performing
when he was nine. He has sold more than 100 million records and
appeared in more than 60 films.
In 1998, CNN named Aznavour the century's outstanding performer,
topping Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.