Avril Lavigne is a citizen of Canada.
Avril Ramona Lavigne ( [ ˈævrɪl_ləˈviːn ] [ avʁil laviɲ ] ) ( born 27 September 1984 ) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress . Since her professional debut , Lavigne has sold more than 40 million albums and over 50 million singles worldwide making her the 2nd best selling Canadian Female Artist of all time , only behind Celine Dion .