Bonnie Tyler (born Gaynor Hopkins; June 8, 1951) is a Welsh singer and songwriter.
Tyler came to prominence with the release of her 1977 album The World Starts Tonight and its singles “Lost in France” and “More Than a Lover”. Her 1978 single “It’s a Heartache” was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number 4 in the UK and number 3 in the US. After winning the 10th World Popular Song Festival in 1979, Tyler converted from country music to rock music.
Tyler has been referred to as the ‘International First Lady of Rock’, and two of her songs are among the best-selling singles of all time.