Pierre Garnier in the lead against the biggest names
The other big winner of this new edition is none other than Pierre Garnier. He won in the “Best French Artist” category against strong competition, including Aya Nakamura, Dadju, Tayc, Gims, Slimane and Vitaa. After winning two NRJ Music Awards in the categories “French-speaking revelation of the year” and “French-speaking song of the year”, he adds a new trophy to his list of achievements. “You named me best French artist, it’s just crazy”explained the winner in a video posted on MTV France’s Instagram. “We’ve been on an incredible adventure for a year now, and I hope this is just the beginning“, he added.
This success crowns a memorable year, marked by his victory at Star Academy. The artist, who will unveil the reissue of his album with four new tracks on November 22, is also preparing for a highly anticipated tour.
A poignant tribute to Liam Payne
The ceremony, hosted this year by the singer and actress Rita Ora, who, for the occasion, multiplied the changes of dresses, paid tribute to the memory of Liam Payne, with whom she shared the title “For You” for the movie Fifty Shades of Gray. “He had a huge heart and was always the first to reach out. He brought so much joy into every room he entered and left an indelible mark on this world.”she said, calling the man who tragically lost his life falling from his hotel balcony in Argentina as “one of the nicest people” that she has known.
