Avril Lavigne Pays Tribute to Parents’ Sacrifices During Emotional Concert Moment
Singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne has spoken out about the sacrifices her parents made for her during her rise to fame, expressing her heartfelt gratitude to them during a recent concert. The 40-year-old star, who is currently on her Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits tour, brought her mother on stage at New York’s Madison Square Garden, where she shared a touching tribute to her parents.
According to a report from Yahoo UK, Avril took to Instagram to share a video and photos of her mother on stage, writing: "I brought my Mom up on stage last night !!!! Ever since I was a little girl, both my mom and dad saw something in me and encouraged me to practice very hard and pursue my dream of becoming a singer/ musician. They made a lot of sacrifices for me and I could not be where I am today without them. Mom thank you for believing in me. I am grateful to both my parents. Thank you for everything, I love you both!"
As reported by Yahoo UK, during the New York show, Avril recalled to the audience that her mother had told her "you’re going to be a singer one day" after she sang Jesus Loves Me at the age of two. She added: "When I was two years old, she knew I was going to be a singer." This emotional moment highlights the strong bond between Avril and her parents, who have been instrumental in supporting her music career.
Avril’s parents have indeed made significant sacrifices to help her achieve her dreams. In an interview with Yahoo UK, it was clear that Avril values the role her parents have played in her success. The singer has often spoken about the importance of her family and has credited them with helping her navigate the pressures of fame.
In addition to her tribute to her parents, Avril has also addressed the conspiracy theory that she was replaced by a body double named Melissa. The Complicated hitmaker laughed off the rumour during an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, saying: "I mean, it’s just funny to me. Like, on one end, everyone’s like, ‘You look the exact same. You haven’t aged a day.’ But then other people are like, there’s a conspiracy theory that I’m not me. Honestly, it’s not that bad. It could be worse, right? I feel like I got a good one. I don’t feel like it’s negative. It’s nothing creepy! Obviously I am me, it’s so dumb!"
As noted by Yahoo UK, Avril is not the only artist to have faced conspiracy theories about their identity. The singer believes that other artists have also been subject to similar rumours, and has taken a pragmatic view of the situation. Despite the challenges she has faced, Avril remains committed to her music and is currently touring to promote her greatest hits.
The Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits tour is a celebration of the singer’s extensive discography, featuring some of her most popular songs. With her parents in attendance, Avril’s concerts have become a special opportunity for her to connect with her family and fans. As reported by Yahoo UK, Avril’s emotional tribute to her parents serves as a reminder of the important role they have played in her success, and we look forward to seeing more of her on tour.
The article was originally published on Yahoo UK.
