PHOTOSCeline Dion Breaks Down As She Receives Award From Son—Inside The Emotional Heartfelt Speech
By:OK! Staff
May 23 2016, Updated 8:28 p.m. ET
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Celine Dion was full of emotion at 2016 Billboard Music Awards on May 22.
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The legendary singer was honored with the Icon Award, who she dedicated to her husband René Angelil who passed away in January.
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"René, this one's for you," she said tearfully in her acceptance speech. "The show must go on."
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Dion was shocked when her 15-year-old son Rene-Charles Angelil surprised her on stage and presented her with the award.
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"I'm sorry for crying," she said as she held on to her son's hand. "I want to be so strong in front of my family and my kids."
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