Avril Ramona Lavigne (/ˈævrɨl ləˈviːn/; French pronunciation: ; born 27 September 1984) is a Canadian-French singer and songwriter. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, and spent most of her youth in the town of Greater Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more tha ... Show More