Avril Ramona Lavigne CM (English: /ˌævrᵻl_ləˈviːn/ AV-ril lə-VEEN, French: [avʁil laviɲ], born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She is a key figure in promoting pop-punk music, paving the way for female-led, punk-style pop music in the early 21st century. She has received numerous awards, including ten Juno Awards and eight Grammy Award nominations.
