Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to international fame in the early 2000s as a defining figure of the pop-punk genre.Born in Belleville, Ontario, Lavigne signed her first record deal with Arista Records at age 16. Her debut album, 'Let Go' (2002), propelled her to global stardom with hits like 'Complicated' and 'Sk8er Boi', establishing her signature pop-punk sound and rebellious 'skater girl' image. She has released multiple successful albums, evolving her sound while mainta...