Céline Dion once snatched Eurovision glory by a single point (VIDEO)

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest is well underway in Malmö, Sweden with the last portion of the semi-finals taking place on the evening of May 9.

The international song competition involves various European countries sending a representing musical act to perform an original song. Known for its electric mix of pop music, elaborate stage work, and cultural diversity, Eurovision selects a winner following a voting process that awards points to top performances.

The Grand Final is set to take place at the Malmö Arena on Saturday, May 11, at which time the 2024 Eurovision winner will be announced.

For fans of the singing competition, it's no secret that the Eurovision stage has been graced by some popular names in the music industry including ABBA, Bonnie Tyler, Olivia Newton John, Cascada and wait for it… Céline Dion.

Yes, the unofficial Queen of Québec herself, and one-third of the vocal trinity, not only performed at the Eurovision Song Contest but Dion took home the win.

Celine Dion sings "Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi"www.youtube.com

While Dion was known mainly within Canada and France at the time, the singer represented Switzerland at the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, performing a song in French titled Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi.

Despite hailing from Canada, Dion did not perform on behalf of the true north, which makes sense considering Canada is not a European country and therefore does not participate in the contest. However, as an emerging young French singer from Quebec, it appears Dion was a stellar choice to represent the Swiss.

Dion, who sported curly '80s hair and a white ensemble, took home the win at the 1988 competition, which is remembered for having one of the most exciting voting sequences in Eurovision history.

When Céline won the Eurovision Song Contest 1988www.youtube.com

Dion beat runner-up Scott Fitzgerald, who represented the United Kingdom, by just a single point. Before the last vote, the U.K. entry was leading with 136 points to Switzerland's 131. However, everything changed after the country formerly known as Yugoslavia cast its final vote — awarding Switzerland six points.

For Dion, winning the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest marked a pivotal moment in her global journey. Her Eurovision victory helped propel her career to new heights. Following her win, Dion embarked on the creation of her inaugural English-language album, Unison.