Real Name: Avril Lavigne
D.O.B: September 27, 1984
Place of Birth: Napanee Ontario

Avril Lavigne Bio
Destined to be a star, Avril began wowing people with her voice at age 2. Taking every possible opportunity to sing - Avril sang gospel music in church to country music at fairs. On a writing trip to New York, Avril caught the attention of Antonio "L.A." Reid, who signed her to Arista Records. At 16, she moved to Manhattan and began work on her debut CD. Avril dove right into the creative process. "I love writing," she explains. "When I get upset and really need to get it out of me, I go to my guitar.