It’s official: the nominees for the 27th NRJ Music Awards have just dropped, and France’s music fans are buzzing with excitement! Mark your calendars: on Friday, 31 October, the iconic Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes will once again play host to one of the world’s most dazzling musical celebrations. Celebrity presenter Nikos Aliagas will be at the helm, guiding us through a star-studded evening broadcast live on TF1 television and NRJ radio.
Every year, the NRJ Music Awards unite the brightest stars from both France and around the globe, creating a must-watch show where each vote truly counts. It’s the only music awards where the fans decide who takes home the trophies, making it the can’t-miss music event on the calendar!
TF1 and NRJ aren’t just about the established icons; they’re passionate about discovering the next big thing. That’s why the popular Francophone Revelation prize is split into Female and Male categories – shining a well-deserved spotlight on up-and-coming talent.
Think you know who deserves to win? Your vote can make all the difference! From Monday, 22 September at noon until noon on 31 October, you can cast your vote for your favourite artists and songs. Head over to nrj.fr, the NRJ app, or TF1+ and make your voice heard in every category.
2025 List of nominees
Francophone female revelation
- Linh
- Luiza
- Marguerite
- Marine
- Miki
- Théodora
French-speaking male revelation
- Dr. Yaro
- Guy2Bezbar
- Joé Dwèt Filé
- Julien Lieb
- Léman
International revelation
- Alex Warren
- Doechii
- Gracie Abrams
- Katseye
- Lola Young
- Sombr
French-speaking female artist
- Aya Nakamura
- Charlotte Cardin
- Helena
- Louane
- Vanessa Paradis
International female artist
- Chappell Roan
- Doja Cat
- Karol G
- Lady Gaga
- Miley Cyrus
- Sabrina Carpenter
French-speaking male artist
- Amir
- Gims
- Jul
- Kendji Girac
- Pierre Garnier
- Ridsa
International male artist
- Alex Warren
- Benson Boone
- Damiano David
- Ed Sheeran
- J Balvin
- Myles Smith
Francophone duet
- Jungeli x Lenie – “À Tes Côtés”
- Keblack Ft. Guy2Bezbar – “Melrose Place”
- Pierre Garnier, M. Pokora – “Chaque Seconde”
- Stromae, Pomme – “Ma Meilleure Ennemie”
- Superbus & Hoshi (Feat. Nicola Sirkis) – “Lola”
- Vitaa feat Julien Doré – “Viens on essaie”
International duet
- David Guetta, Hypaton, Bonnie Tyler – “Together”
- DJ Snake & Bipolar Sunshine – “Paradise”
- Enrique Iglesias x Pitbull x IAmChino – “Tamo Bien”
- Paul Kalkbrenner & Stromae – “Que Ce Soit Clair”
- Rosé & Bruno Mars – “APT.”
- Sebastian Ingrosso – “A New Day” (feat. Celine Dion)
International hit
- Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
- Damiano David – “Next Summer”
- Ed Sheeran – “Azizam”
- Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
- Lola Young – “Messy”
- Myles Smith – “Nice to Meet You”
DJ
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- DJ Snake
- R3hab
- Trinix
Social hit
- Aya Nakamura & Joé Dwèt Filé – “Baddies”
- Bad Bunny – “DtMF”
- Chappell Roan – “Pink Pony Club”
- Doechii – “Anxiety”
- KPop Demon Hunters – “Golden” (David Guetta Remix)
- Théodora – “Fashion Designa”
Concert in French
- DJ Snake
- Gims
- Indochine
- Jul
- Julien Doré
- Santa
Made your choice, then vote here.