Pierre Garnier Dominates 40th Victoires de la Musique with Two Wins
The annual French music awards celebrated its 40th edition, honoring artists like Pierre Garnier, Eddy Mitchell, and Sylvie Vartan, while showcasing standout performances.
- Pierre Garnier, a 22-year-old singer and Star Academy 2023 winner, won both the Male Revelation and Original Song categories for his hit 'Ceux qu’on était'.
- Sylvie Vartan and Eddy Mitchell were honored with lifetime achievement awards, recognizing their decades-long contributions to French music.
- Santa's 'Recommence-moi' won Album of the Year, while Zaho de Sagazan, who dominated the 2024 edition, was named Female Artist of the Year.
- The ceremony featured tributes, including a medley for the late DJ Mehdi and a performance by Carla Bruni and Laurent Voulzy in memory of Françoise Hardy.
- Performances ranged from Clara Luciani's heartfelt 'Tout pour moi' to Gims addressing political issues in Congo during his act, adding depth to the event.