Spotlight: Wyn Starks
Wyn, seeing ‘Who I Am’ featured in Celine Dion’s documentary ‘I Am: Celine Dion’ must be an incredible experience. How did you first hear about your song being included, and what was your initial reaction?
I found out about ‘Who I Am ‘ being included in the documentary through my label. When they told me, I was like, ‘No way, for real? ‘ I was on cloud nine. Celine Dion’s team reached out and told me that my song inspires her and helps her find strength. I was just floored. Here is somebody who has inspired me so much as an artist and vocalist, and to know that my music is in any way helping her along her healing journey—I don’t even have the words. It’s like a dream come true and a validation of all the hard work and passion that went into creating it. It’s an incredibly surreal feeling.
Celine Dion is such a legendary figure in the music industry. Can you share a moment from the documentary where you felt a deep connection between her life story and the message of ‘Who I Am’?
I love the part in the documentary where they show Celine stepping on stage as a young girl at the beginning and then again at the end. It really hit me because it all started with that young girl who had a dream, and now look at what she’s been able to accomplish and overcome. That’s what ‘Who I Am ‘ is all about—finding that strength inside of you and staying true to yourself no matter what you face. It reminded me of the kid inside of me who had a dream too, and now I’m starting to live it.
The documentary showcases Celine Dion’s resilience. In what ways do you see parallels between her journey and your own, especially given the obstacles you’ve overcome in your career?
Seeing Celine’s resilience and strength, finding out what she’s made of, really hit home for me. Over these past few years, I’ve learned a lot about my own resilience. I’ve faced a lot of loss, including losing my twin brother in 2020, but music has always helped me keep my head above water. Watching her soar on that stage reminded me of how far I’ve come as an artist and how far I still want to go. Her journey and her strength inspire me to keep pushing forward and stay true to my path.
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