Lavigne grew up in Ontario, Canada. She had wanted to be a singer since a young age, and her parents recognized her musical talent. “My mom said when I was 2, I came back from church singing ‘Jesus ...

There is no denying that Canadian-born star Avril Lavigne was an instant success in the early 2000s. Her punky rock sound defined a generation and continues to influence music today. At 37 years old, ...