- Their backgrounds are strikingly similar. Each displayed remarkable vocal ability from childhood onward; each drew favorable attention, including winning the leading roles in their music programs and plays. Also, each was popular in school, foreshadowing the charm they are noted for today. Yet their paths never crossed until they competed against each other in a famous singing contest.
- Il Volo (English: The Flight).
- In April 2012 on Italian TV, IL VOLO announced that they will be performing, in concert with Barbra Streisand, in October 2012.
- On October 27, 2011, Il Volo performed live at the Detroit Opera House to tape their first Concert DVD titled "Il Volo - Takes Flight - Live from the Detroit Opera House". This concert was premiered on December 7, 2011 in Detroit (on PBS Channel WTVS) and 1,000 cities across Canada (that get Detroit's PBS on their cable system).
- Il Volo was nominated for two Latin Grammy Awards in Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocal for Il Volo (Edicion en espanol) and in Best New Artist.
- On September 11, 2011, the trio made a cameo appearance on the series finale of Entourage.
- On May 19, 2011, the trio dazzled the American Idol audience and viewers with their flawless rendition of the Neapolitan standard "'O Sole Mio".
- A Spanish version of the album was released and peaked at number 6 in Mexico, at number 3 on the Billboard Classical Albums chart, at number 4 on the Top Latin Albums chart and at number 1 on the Latin Pop Albums chart. This version was certified Gold in Mexico by AMPROFON for the sale of 30,000 copies and won a RIAA Latin Gold Award for the sale of 50,000 copies in US.
- The name of the trio was changed to Il Volo in the fall of 2010.
- Touring around North and South America: May 4, 2012: Buenos Aires, Argentina (May 2012)
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