Early life
The elder of two daughters, Laura Pausini was born in Faenza, in the Province of Ravenna to… See more

Pausini is described as a mezzo-soprano with a classic and powerful voice. Due to her voice, Pausini has been compared by music critics to various female artists, including Milva.
At the beginning of her career, she was considered by … See more

– Commander Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: Awarded the third highest civil honour in Italy, by President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi on… See more

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Pausini left her hometown in 1995, when she moved to Milan with her partner, manager and producer Alfredo Cerruti Jr. Their relationship ended in 2002. Between 2002 and 2005 Pausini was romantically involved with her new… See more

Studio albums
• Laura Pausini (1993)
• Laura (1994)
• Laura Pausini (1994)
• Le cose che vivi / Las cosas que vives (1996) See more

1. ^ Sources indicate different locations for Pausini's birth—The Comunes of Faenza and Solarolo, Ravenna, Italy. One state source, The Presidency of the Italian Republic, cites Faenza as the location of her birth. In media interviews, however, Pausini consistently … See more