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Close to the heart! Celine Dion wows in red dress for touching performance after manning the phones at Stand Up to Cancer benefit

Published: 21:47 EST, 9 September 2016 | Updated: 09:04 EST, 10 September 2016

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Celine Dion's husband and manager René Angélil succumbed to the disease on January 14 at the age of 73, so doing her part to Stand Up to Cancer was a very personal thing.

In addition to fielding phone calls for the benefit, the singer went on to perform for the crowd at the star-studded event.

The legendary 48-year-old songstress started out the evening in a very casual outfit as she answered incoming pledges.

Lady in red: Celine Dion wowed in an impressive sleeveless garment as she took her part in the Stand Up To Cancer benefit alongside A-list group of celebrities including Bradley Cooper

She later changed into her eye-popping crimson gown for her performance.

The impressive sleeveless garment featured a deep scoop neck that showed off a hint of her cleavage, while the rest of the material fell all the way to the floor.

Some large bejeweled hoop earrings finished off the elegant ensemble.

Heartthrob Bradley Cooper evidently liked the singer's gown enough to take several pictures with the five time Grammy Award winner.

Dedicated: The 48-year-old 48 - who posed with actor Bradley Cooper and musician Scott Price - initially fielded phone calls for the benefit, before going on to perform for the crowd at the star-studded event

A big fan? Heartthrob Bradley Cooper evidently liked the singer's gown enough to take several pictures with the five time Grammy Award winner

In remembrance: Celine performed Recovering in remembrance of her late husband Rene and her brother Daniel who both passed away from cancer within two days of one another

Heartfelt: The singer fought back tears as she sang out the lyrics

Moving melody: Celine had the audience listening

For her time behind a desk, Celine layered a black leather biker jacket over her white logo t-shirt, and opted for comfortable jeans on the bottom.

It seemed as though her hair and makeup had already been done, anticipating the performance later in the show.

Her blond locks were pushed back and fell straight to her shoulders, while nude lipstick, light blush and some significant eye make-up ensured the Power of Love singer was ready for her stage debut.

Tears: The tears threatened to spill from Celine's eyes

Loved ones: Pictures of Celine's beloved husband Rene, brother Daniel and father Adhémar Dion - who died in 2003 - appeared on screen

Comforting: Bradley Cooper appeared on stage to give Celine some moral support

Hugs: The two hugged it out on stage as the tears started to flow down Celine cheeks

Casual: For her time behind a desk, Celine layered a black leather biker jacket over her white logo t-shirt, and opted for comfortable jeans on the bottom