Il Divo is a multi-national operatic pop vocal group that was created by music and reality TV impresario Simon Cowell in 2004. After holding auditions, Il Divo's lineup was finalized as French pop vocalist Sebastien Izambard, Spanish baritone Carlos Marin, American tenor David Miller and Swiss tenor Urs Buhler. The group released its eponymously-titled debut LP in 2004 and it quickly it became a best selling album in the United States as well as in various European countries. Though the group has sold upwards of 26 million albums worldwide, Il Divo is primarily known for its live shows, that feature members performing classical songs as well as more contemporary pop hits from artists like Maria Carey, Toni Braxton and slightly older songs by singers like Frank Sinatra.
