Vocal Trance in North America
In the early 2000s, vocal trance artists became successful in the North American market with songs such as "Heaven" by DJ Sammy and "Listen to Your Heart" by DHT. In 2000, Canadian group Delerium and vocalist Sarah McLachlan released the vocal trance song "Silence", which charted worldwide.
Vocal trance remains moderately popular in the United States and compilations such as Ministry of Sound reach Gold and Platinum status. Vocal trance artists, such as Nadia Ali and Ian Van Dahl, have charted albums and singles on such American charts as the Top Electronic Albums, Hot Dance Airplay and Hot Dance Singles Sales charts.
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