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An NRJ Music Award (commonly abbreviated as an NMA) is an award presented by the French radio station
NRJ NRJ (NRJ is an acronym read as Nouvelle Radio Jeune, or ''énergie'' in French, pronounced , literally "energy") is a private French radio station created by Jean-Paul Baudecroux and Max Guazzini in June 1981, and was widely popularized than ...
to honor the best in the French and worldwide music industry. The awards ceremony, created in 2000 by NRJ in partnership with the television network
TF1 TF1 (; standing for ''Télévision Française 1'') is a French commercial television network owned by TF1 Group, controlled by the Bouygues conglomerate. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network. TF1 is par ...
, traditionally took place every year in mid-January at Cannes ( Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France) as the opening of MIDEM (''Marché international de l'édition musicale''). It is now held in the month of November. They give out awards to popular musicians in different categories. The name "
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" means "Nouvelle Radio des Jeunes" (new radio of the young). It is a play on words between the pronunciation of the French letters and the French word "énergie" (energy).
Val Kahl Val Kahl (born Valérie Kahl) is a French television host, radio host, journalist, and producer. She is known in France as the winner of the Reality Television competition show "Le Grand Casting de la Télé" on NRJ12 network in 2010, a Reality T ...
hosted and presented "Les Coulisses des NRJ Music Awards" Season 2011, 2012 and 2013 on
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Award categories

Awards in the following categories are awarded to the musicians each year: *
Francophone French became an international language in the Middle Ages, when the power of the Kingdom of France made it the second international language, alongside Latin. This status continued to grow into the 18th century, by which time French was the l ...
Breakthrough of the Year (''Révélation francophone de l'année'') * International Breakthrough of the Year (''Révélation internationale de l'année'') * Francophone Male Artist of the Year (''Artiste masculin francophone de l'année'') * International Male Artist of the Year (''Artiste masculin international de l'année'') * Francophone Female Artist of the Year (''Artiste féminine francophone de l'année'') * International Female Artist of the Year (''Artiste féminine internationale de l'année'') * Francophone Song of the Year (''Chanson francophone de l'année'') * International Song of the Year (''Chanson internationale de l'année'') * Francophone Album of the Year (''Album francophone de l'année'') * International Album of the Year (''Album international de l'année'') * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year (''Groupe/duo francophone de l'année'') * International Duo/Group of the Year (''Groupe/duo international de l'année'') * Video of the Year (''Clip de l'année'') NRJ chooses 5 nominees in each category, and subjects them to online voting on their website. Subsequently, the winners are determined by a system where the public weighs in at 75% of the decision, and a jury established by NRJ and TF1 at 25%.


Award winners


2000 Award Winners – 1st NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Hélène Ségara * International Breakthrough of the Year : Tina Arena * Francophone Male Artist of the Year : David Hallyday * International Male Artist of the Year : Will Smith * Francophone Female Artist of the Year :
Mylène Farmer Mylène Jeanne Gautier (; born 12 September 1961), known professionally as Mylène Farmer (), is a Canadian-born French singer, songwriter, occasional actress, writer, and entrepreneur. Having sold more than 30 million records in France, she is ...
* International Female Artist of the Year :
Mariah Carey Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whi ...
* Francophone Song of the Year : Zebda – "
Tomber la chemise "Tomber la chemise" (English: literally "Take Off Your Shirt" but the meaning is "Get ready to play hard") is a 1998 song by the Toulousian collective Zebda. The song was released on 7 June 1999 as part of the first single from Zebda's third alb ...
" * International Song of the Year :
Lou Bega David Lubega Balemezi (born 13 April 1975), better known by his stage name Lou Bega, is a German singer. His 1999 song " Mambo No. 5", a remake of Pérez Prado's 1949 instrumental piece, reached number 1 in many European countries and was ...
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Mambo No. 5 "Mambo No. 5" is an instrumental mambo and jazz dance song originally composed and recorded by Cuban musician Dámaso Pérez Prado in 1949 and released the next year. German singer Lou Bega sampled the original for a new song released under th ...
" * Francophone Album of the Year :
Mylène Farmer Mylène Jeanne Gautier (; born 12 September 1961), known professionally as Mylène Farmer (), is a Canadian-born French singer, songwriter, occasional actress, writer, and entrepreneur. Having sold more than 30 million records in France, she is ...
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Innamoramento ''Innamoramento'' is the fifth studio album by Mylène Farmer, released on 7 April 1999. With sales of 1.5 million, the album is one the singer's most successful ones. It reached Diamond status in France and landed Farmer a number of awards, inclu ...
'' * International Album of the Year : Whitney Houston – ''
My Love Is Your Love ''My Love Is Your Love'' is the fourth studio album by American singer Whitney Houston, released worldwide on November 17, 1998. It was Houston's first studio album in eight years, following ''I'm Your Baby Tonight'' (1990) although she had parti ...
'' * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : Zebda * International Duo/Group of the Year : Texas * Music Website of the Year : Indochine * Best concert of the Year :
Mylène Farmer Mylène Jeanne Gautier (; born 12 September 1961), known professionally as Mylène Farmer (), is a Canadian-born French singer, songwriter, occasional actress, writer, and entrepreneur. Having sold more than 30 million records in France, she is ...


2001 Award Winners – 2nd NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Alizée * International Breakthrough of the Year :
Anastacia Anastacia Lyn Newkirk ( ; born September 17, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter and former dancer. Her first two albums '' Not That Kind'' (2000) and '' Freak of Nature'' (2001) were released in quick succession to major success. Spurred o ...
* Francophone Male Artist of the Year : Pascal Obispo * International Male Artist of the Year :
Moby Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Moby, is an American musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and animal rights activist. He has sold 20 million records worldwide. AllMusic considers him to be "among the ...
* Francophone Female Artist of the Year :
Mylène Farmer Mylène Jeanne Gautier (; born 12 September 1961), known professionally as Mylène Farmer (), is a Canadian-born French singer, songwriter, occasional actress, writer, and entrepreneur. Having sold more than 30 million records in France, she is ...
* International Female Artist of the Year :
Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone (; ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Widely dubbed the " Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, a ...
* Francophone Song of the Year : Roméo & Juliette – " Les Rois du monde" * International Song of the Year :
Anastacia Anastacia Lyn Newkirk ( ; born September 17, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter and former dancer. Her first two albums '' Not That Kind'' (2000) and '' Freak of Nature'' (2001) were released in quick succession to major success. Spurred o ...
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I'm Outta Love "I'm Outta Love" is the debut single of American singer Anastacia. Written by Anastacia, Sam Watters, and Louis Biancaniello and produced by the latter two, it was released on February 29, 2000, as the lead single from her debut album, ''Not That ...
" * Francophone Album of the Year : Hélène Ségara – '' Au nom d'une femme'' * International Album of the Year :
Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone (; ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Widely dubbed the " Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, a ...
– '' Music'' * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : Les Dix Commandements * International Duo/Group of the Year : The Corrs * Music Website of the Year : Alizée


2002 Award Winners – 3rd NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Ève Angeli * International Breakthrough of the Year : Dido * Francophone Male Artist of the Year : Garou * International Male Artist of the Year : Michael Jackson * Francophone Female Artist of the Year :
Mylène Farmer Mylène Jeanne Gautier (; born 12 September 1961), known professionally as Mylène Farmer (), is a Canadian-born French singer, songwriter, occasional actress, writer, and entrepreneur. Having sold more than 30 million records in France, she is ...
* International Female Artist of the Year :
Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lynn Affleck (' Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known as J.Lo, is an American singer, actress and dancer. In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series ''In Living Color'', where she rema ...
* Francophone Song of the Year : Axel Bauer &
Zazie Isabelle Marie Anne de Truchis de Varennes (born 18 April 1964), better known by her stage name Zazie, is a French singer-songwriter and former fashion model. Her greatest hits include "Je suis un homme", "À ma place" and "Speed". She co-produce ...
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À ma place "À ma place" is a 2001 pop song recorded as a duet by French singers Zazie and Axel Bauer. It was the second single off Bauer's album ''Personne n'est parfait'' and was released on 7 May 2001. It became a smash hit in France and Belgium (Walloni ...
" * International Song of the Year : Geri Halliwell – " It's Raining Men" * Francophone Album of the Year : Gérald De Palmas – ''
Marcher dans le sable ''Marcher dans le sable'' is a 2000 album recorded by French singer Gérald De Palmas. It was his third studio album, and his most successful in terms of sales. It reached number two in France and in Belgium (Wallonia) and remained for almost two ...
'' * International Album of the Year : Dido – '' No Angel'' * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : Garou & Céline Dion * International Duo/Group of the Year :
Destiny's Child Destiny's Child was an American girl group whose final line-up comprised Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. The group began their musical career as Girl's Tyme, formed in 1990 in Houston, Texas. After years of limited ...
* Music Website of the Year : Garou


2003 Award Winners – 4th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year :
Jenifer Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and televis ...
* International Breakthrough of the Year : Las Ketchup * Francophone Male Artist of the Year : Gérald De Palmas * International Male Artist of the Year : Billy Crawford * Francophone Female Artist of the Year :
Mylène Farmer Mylène Jeanne Gautier (; born 12 September 1961), known professionally as Mylène Farmer (), is a Canadian-born French singer, songwriter, occasional actress, writer, and entrepreneur. Having sold more than 30 million records in France, she is ...
* International Female Artist of the Year : Shakira * Francophone Song of the Year :
Renaud Renaud Pierre Manuel Séchan (), known as Renaud (), born 11 May 1952, is a French singer, songwriter and actor. His characteristically 'broken' voice makes for a very distinctive vocal style. Several of his songs are popular classics in F ...
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Axelle Red Fabienne Demal (born 15 February 1968), better known by her stage name Axelle Red, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. She has released 11 albums, including '' Sans plus attendre'', '' À Tâtons'', '' Toujours Moi'' and '' Jardin Secret''; she is b ...
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Manhattan-Kaboul "Manhattan- Kaboul" is a French song written by Renaud and composed by Jean-Pierre Bucolo, sung by Renaud in duo with Axelle Red, from the album ''Boucan d'enfer'' (2002). It was written in the aftermath of the incidents of September 11, 2001 an ...
" * International Song of the Year : Shakira – " Whenever, Wherever" * Francophone Album of the Year : Indochine – ''
Paradize ''Paradize'' is a 2002 album recorded by France, French band Indochine (band), Indochine. It was its ninth studio album and was released on 14 May 2002. It achieved great success in francophone countries and even topped the albums chart in Belgi ...
'' * International Album of the Year : Shakira – '' Laundry Service'' * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year :
Renaud Renaud Pierre Manuel Séchan (), known as Renaud (), born 11 May 1952, is a French singer, songwriter and actor. His characteristically 'broken' voice makes for a very distinctive vocal style. Several of his songs are popular classics in F ...
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Axelle Red Fabienne Demal (born 15 February 1968), better known by her stage name Axelle Red, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. She has released 11 albums, including '' Sans plus attendre'', '' À Tâtons'', '' Toujours Moi'' and '' Jardin Secret''; she is b ...
* International Duo/Group of the Year : The Calling * Music Website of the Year :
Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lynn Affleck (' Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known as J.Lo, is an American singer, actress and dancer. In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series ''In Living Color'', where she rema ...
* NRJ Award of Honor for the Career :
Phil Collins Philip David Charles Collins (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer, musician, songwriter, record producer and actor. He was the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis and also has a career as a solo performer. Between 1982 and ...


2004 Award Winners – 5th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Nolwenn Leroy * International Breakthrough of the Year : Evanescence * Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
Calogero Calogero (from the el, καλόγερος, kalógeros, a familiar term for a monk) is common given name and family name, and a place name of Italian origin. Variants *(Masculine): Calocero **(Hypocoristic): Calò, Gero, Gerino *Feminine: Ca ...
* International Male Artist of the Year :
Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. Timberlake is the recipient of numerous awards and ac ...
* Francophone Female Artist of the Year :
Jenifer Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and televis ...
* International Female Artist of the Year : Dido * Francophone Song of the Year : Kyo – " Le Chemin" * International Song of the Year :
Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a British singer, pianist and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Rocket Man" after his 1972 hit single of the same name, John has led a commercially successful career a ...
& Blue – " Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" * Francophone Album of the Year : Kyo – '' Le Chemin'' * International Album of the Year : Dido – '' Life for Rent'' * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : Kyo * International Duo/Group of the Year : Good Charlotte * Music website of the Year : Kyo * NRJ Award of Honor for the Career :
Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone (; ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Widely dubbed the " Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, a ...


2005 Award Winners – 6th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year :
Emma Daumas Manuelle "Emma" Daumas (born 23 November 1983, in Avignon) is a French singer-songwriter and performer, particularly well known for her participation in ''Star Academy''. Career Daumas grew up in a family of music lovers. Her passion for music ...
* International Breakthrough of the Year :
Maroon 5 Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. It currently consists of lead vocalist Adam Levine, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael, lead guitarist James Valentine (musician), James Valentine, drummer Matt ...
* Francophone Male Artist of the Year : Roch Voisine * International Male Artist of the Year :
Usher Usher may refer to: Several jobs which originally involved directing people and ensuring people are in the correct place: * Usher (occupation) ** Church usher ** Wedding usher, one of the male attendants to the groom in a wedding ceremony ** Fiel ...
* Francophone Female Artist of the Year :
Jenifer Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and televis ...
* International Female Artist of the Year :
Avril Lavigne Avril Ramona Lavigne ( ; born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. At age 16, she signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records. Her debut studio album, ''Let Go (Avril Lavigne album), Let Go'' (2002), is the ...
* Francophone Song of the Year : K-Maro – " Femme Like U" * International Song of the Year :
Maroon 5 Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. It currently consists of lead vocalist Adam Levine, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael, lead guitarist James Valentine (musician), James Valentine, drummer Matt ...
– " This Love" * Francophone Album of the Year :
Jenifer Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and televis ...
– '' Le Passage'' * International Album of the Year : The Black Eyed Peas – '' Elephunk'' * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year :
Calogero Calogero (from the el, καλόγερος, kalógeros, a familiar term for a monk) is common given name and family name, and a place name of Italian origin. Variants *(Masculine): Calocero **(Hypocoristic): Calò, Gero, Gerino *Feminine: Ca ...
& Passi * International Duo/Group of the Year : Placebo * Video of the Year :
Corneille Pierre Corneille (; 6 June 1606 – 1 October 1684) was a French tragedian. He is generally considered one of the three great seventeenth-century French dramatists, along with Molière and Racine. As a young man, he earned the valuable patronag ...
– "Parce qu'on vient de loin" * NRJ Award of Honor for the Career : U2


2006 Award Winners – 7th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Grégory Lemarchal * International Breakthrough of the Year : James Blunt * Francophone Male Artist of the Year : Raphaël * International Male Artist of the Year : Robbie Williams * Francophone Female Artist of the Year :
Jenifer Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and televis ...
* International Female Artist of the Year :
Anastacia Anastacia Lyn Newkirk ( ; born September 17, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter and former dancer. Her first two albums '' Not That Kind'' (2000) and '' Freak of Nature'' (2001) were released in quick succession to major success. Spurred o ...
* Francophone Song of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
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Elle me contrôle "Elle me contrôle" is a song by French singer M. Pokora written and composed by Georges Padey, Kore & Skalp, Matt Pokora, Da Team and Sweety. It was released as the second single from his first eponymous album in late spring 2005. Rapper Sweety f ...
" * International Song of the Year :
Anastacia Anastacia Lyn Newkirk ( ; born September 17, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter and former dancer. Her first two albums '' Not That Kind'' (2000) and '' Freak of Nature'' (2001) were released in quick succession to major success. Spurred o ...
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Left Outside Alone "Left Outside Alone" is a song by American recording artist Anastacia from her third studio album, ''Anastacia''. Written primarily by Anastacia as well as Dallas Austin, and Glen Ballard detailing the singer's strained relationship with her estr ...
" * Francophone Album of the Year :
Mylène Farmer Mylène Jeanne Gautier (; born 12 September 1961), known professionally as Mylène Farmer (), is a Canadian-born French singer, songwriter, occasional actress, writer, and entrepreneur. Having sold more than 30 million records in France, she is ...
– '' Avant que l'ombre...'' * International Album of the Year : The Black Eyed Peas – '' Monkey Business'' * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : ''
Le Roi Soleil , house = Bourbon , father = Louis XIII , mother = Anne of Austria , birth_date = , birth_place = Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France , death_date = , death_place = Palace of Ver ...
'' * International Duo/Group of the Year : The Black Eyed Peas * Video of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
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Elle me contrôle "Elle me contrôle" is a song by French singer M. Pokora written and composed by Georges Padey, Kore & Skalp, Matt Pokora, Da Team and Sweety. It was released as the second single from his first eponymous album in late spring 2005. Rapper Sweety f ...
" * NRJ Award of Honor :
Bob Geldof Robert Frederick Zenon Geldof (; born 5 October 1951) is an Irish singer-songwriter, and political activist. He rose to prominence in the late 1970s as lead singer of the Rock music in Ireland, Irish rock band the Boomtown Rats, who achieved ...
, for organizing the Live 8


2007 Award Winners – 8th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year :
Christophe Maé Christophe Martichon (; born 16 October 1975), better known by his stage name Christophe Maé (), is a French pop singer. Career Maé learned to play the violin at age five, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he wa ...
* International Breakthrough of the Year : Nelly Furtado * Francophone Female Artist of the Year : Diam's * International Female Artist of the Year : Christina Aguilera * Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
* International Male Artist of the Year :
Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. Timberlake is the recipient of numerous awards and ac ...
* Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : ''
Le Roi Soleil , house = Bourbon , father = Louis XIII , mother = Anne of Austria , birth_date = , birth_place = Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France , death_date = , death_place = Palace of Ver ...
'' * International Duo/Group of the Year : Evanescence * International Song of the Year :
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the ...
– " Unfaithful" * Francophone Album of the Year : Diam's – '' Dans ma bulle'' * International Album of the Year : Christina Aguilera – '' Back to Basics'' * Francophone Song of the Year : Diam's – "
La Boulette "La Boulette" () is the first single taken from ''Dans ma bulle'', an album by Diam's released on 21 February 2006. ''La Boulette'' debuted at number 3 on the French music charts and stayed number one for three consecutive weeks. Containing numero ...
" * Video of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
– "De retour" * DJ of the Year : Bob Sinclar


2008 Awards Winners – 9th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Christophe Willem * International Breakthrough of the Year :
Mika Mika is a given name, a nickname and a surname. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include: People known just as Mika * Mika (singer) (born 1983), Lebanese-born British singer-songwriter Michael Penniman, Jr. * Mika (footbal ...
* Francophone Female Artist of the Year :
Jenifer Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and televis ...
* International Female Artist of the Year :
Avril Lavigne Avril Ramona Lavigne ( ; born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. At age 16, she signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records. Her debut studio album, ''Let Go (Avril Lavigne album), Let Go'' (2002), is the ...
* Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
Christophe Maé Christophe Martichon (; born 16 October 1975), better known by his stage name Christophe Maé (), is a French pop singer. Career Maé learned to play the violin at age five, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he wa ...
* International Male Artist of the Year :
Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. Timberlake is the recipient of numerous awards and ac ...
* Francophone Duo/Group of the Year :
Superbus Superbus (Latin for superb, proud, arrogant) may refer to: * Superbus (band), a French pop-rock band formed in 1999 * 18596 Superbus, a Main-belt asteroid discovered on January 21, 1998 * Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (before 535 BC – 496 BC), th ...
* International Duo/Group of the Year :
Tokio Hotel Tokio Hotel is a German pop rock band, founded in 2001 by singer Bill Kaulitz, guitarist Tom Kaulitz, drummer Gustav Schäfer, and bassist Georg Listing. Their sound encompasses multiple genres, including pop rock, alternative rock, and electro ...
* International Song of the Year :
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the ...
– " Don't Stop the Music" * Francophone Album of the Year : Christophe Willem – ''
Inventaire ''Inventaire'' is the name given to the debut album of the French singer Christophe Willem. It was released on April 16, 2007 and was supported by the two hit singles " Double Je" and " Jacques a dit", which were top five hits in France and Belgi ...
'' * International Album of the Year :
Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the " Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After appearing in stage productio ...
– '' Blackout'' * Francophone Song of the Year :
Christophe Maé Christophe Martichon (; born 16 October 1975), better known by his stage name Christophe Maé (), is a French pop singer. Career Maé learned to play the violin at age five, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he wa ...
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On s'attache "On s'attache" is a 2007 song recorded by French singer Christophe Maé. It was his debut single of his solo career, from his second album ''Mon paradis''. Released in May 2007, the song was successful in France and Belgium (Wallonia), and hit a m ...
" * Video of the Year : Fatal Bazooka – " Parle à ma main" * NRJ Award of Honor : Céline Dion, Michael Jackson, and
Kylie Minogue Kylie Ann Minogue (; born 28 May 1968) is an Australian singer, songwriter and actress. She is the highest-selling female Australian artist of all time, having sold over 80 million records worldwide. She has been recognised for reinve ...


2009 Awards Winners – 10th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Zaho * International Breakthrough of the Year :
Jonas Brothers The Jonas Brothers () are an American pop rock band. Formed in 2005, they gained popularity from their appearances on the Disney Channel television network. They consist of three brothers: Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas. Raised in W ...
* Francophone Female Artist of the Year :
Jenifer Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and televis ...
* International Female Artist of the Year :
Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the " Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After appearing in stage productio ...
* Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
Christophe Maé Christophe Martichon (; born 16 October 1975), better known by his stage name Christophe Maé (), is a French pop singer. Career Maé learned to play the violin at age five, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he wa ...
* International Male Artist of the Year :
Enrique Iglesias Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (; (born 8 May 1975) is a Spanish singer and songwriter. He started his recording career in the mid-1990s on the Mexican indie label Fonovisa and became the bestselling Spanish-language act of the decade. By the ...
* Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : Cléopâtre * International Duo/Group of the Year : The Pussycat Dolls * International Song of the Year :
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the ...
– " Disturbia" * Francophone Album of the Year :
Mylène Farmer Mylène Jeanne Gautier (; born 12 September 1961), known professionally as Mylène Farmer (), is a Canadian-born French singer, songwriter, occasional actress, writer, and entrepreneur. Having sold more than 30 million records in France, she is ...
- '' Point de suture'' * International Album of the Year :
Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on modern pop music and her Camp (style), campy style, she has been ...
– '' One of the Boys'' * Francophone Song of the Year :
Christophe Maé Christophe Martichon (; born 16 October 1975), better known by his stage name Christophe Maé (), is a French pop singer. Career Maé learned to play the violin at age five, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he wa ...
– "Belle Demoiselle" * Video of the Year :
Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the " Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After appearing in stage productio ...
– "
Womanizer Womanizer may refer to: * "Womanizer" (term), a promiscuous heterosexual man * "Womanizer" (song), a 2008 song by Britney Spears * "Womanizer", a 1977 song by Blood, Sweat & Tears from '' Brand New Day'' * ''Womanizer'', a 2004 album by Absolute ...
" * NRJ Award of Honor : Coldplay


2010 Awards Winners – 11th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Florent Mothe * International Breakthrough of the Year : Lady Gaga * Francophone Female Artist of the Year :
Sofia Essaïdi Sofia Essaïdi ( ar, صوفيا السعيدي, born 6 August 1984) is a French- Moroccan singer and actress. She was born in Casablanca, to a Moroccan father and a French mother. Career From 30 August to 13 December 2003, she participated in ...
* International Female Artist of the Year:
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the ...
* Francophone Male Artist of the Year : Christophe Willem * International Male Artist of the Year : Robbie Williams * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : '' Mozart, l'opéra rock'' * International Duo/Group of the Year :
Tokio Hotel Tokio Hotel is a German pop rock band, founded in 2001 by singer Bill Kaulitz, guitarist Tom Kaulitz, drummer Gustav Schäfer, and bassist Georg Listing. Their sound encompasses multiple genres, including pop rock, alternative rock, and electro ...
* Francophone Song of the Year : "L'Assasymphonie" - Florent Mothe (''Mozart l'Opéra Rock'') * International Song of the Year : " I Gotta Feeling" - The Black Eyed Peas * Francophone Album of the Year : ''
Caféine ''Caféine'' is the second album from French singer Christophe Willem. It was released on 25 May 2009 by Columbia. The lead single is "Berlin" and was released for download on 28 March 2009. Background Mid-2008, Christophe Willem confirmed the ...
'' - Christophe Willem * International Album of the Year : '' One Love'' - David Guetta * Song Most Downloaded of the Year in France : "
Ça m'énerve "Ça m'énerve" (, ) is a 2009 electronic novelty song recorded by French singer Helmut Fritz. It was his debut single from his album ''En observation'' and was released on 16 March 2009. It was a huge hit in France, where it topped the singles c ...
" - Helmut Fritz * NRJ Award of Honor : Robbie Williams and
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to ...


2011 Awards Winners – 12th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Joyce Jonathan * International Breakthrough of the Year : Justin Bieber * Francophone Female Artist of the Year :
Jenifer Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and televis ...
* International Female Artist of the Year : Shakira * Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
* International Male Artist of the Year :
Usher Usher may refer to: Several jobs which originally involved directing people and ensuring people are in the correct place: * Usher (occupation) ** Church usher ** Wedding usher, one of the male attendants to the groom in a wedding ceremony ** Fiel ...
* Francophone Duo/Group of the Year :
Justin Nozuka Justin Tokimitsu Nozuka (born September 29, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. His debut album ''Holly'' has been released in Europe, Canada, Japan and the United States. He has licensed the album to indie label Coalition Enterta ...
& Zaho * International Duo/Group of the Year : The Black Eyed Peas * Francophone Song of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
– "
Juste une photo de toi "Juste une photo de toi" (English: Just a picture of you) is a song performed by French singer M. Pokora. Produced by Gee Futuristic & X-Plosive, the song serves as the lead single from Pokora's fourth studio album Mise à Jour. It was released ...
" * International Song of the Year : Shakira – "
Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", also known as "Waka Waka (Esto es África)" in Spanish, is a song by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring the South African band Freshlyground. Written, composed, and produced by Shakira and John Hill, it was r ...
" * Concert of the Year : The Black Eyed Peas * Video of the Year : Lady Gaga featuring
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to ...
– " Telephone" * Hit of the Year :
Flo Rida Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979), better known by his stage name Flo Rida (, ), is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 breakout single " Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital dow ...
featuring David Guetta - " Club Can't Handle Me" * NRJ Award of Honor : David Guetta


2012 Awards Winners – 13th NRJ Music Awards

* NRJ Award of Diamond :
Mylène Farmer Mylène Jeanne Gautier (; born 12 September 1961), known professionally as Mylène Farmer (), is a Canadian-born French singer, songwriter, occasional actress, writer, and entrepreneur. Having sold more than 30 million records in France, she is ...
* NRJ Award of Honor : Shakira and Justin Bieber * Francophone Breakthrough of the Year :
Keen'V Kevin Bonnet (; born 31 January 1983), better known as Keen'V, earlier Keen V, is a French ragga musician. He made his breakthrough with the single "J'aimerais trop" during 2011, peaking at number 3 on the French Singles Chart French (french: f ...
* International Breakthrough of the Year : Adele * Francophone Female Artist of the Year : Shy'm * International Female Artist of the Year :
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the ...
* Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
* International Male Artist of the Year :
Mika Mika is a given name, a nickname and a surname. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include: People known just as Mika * Mika (singer) (born 1983), Lebanese-born British singer-songwriter Michael Penniman, Jr. * Mika (footbal ...
* Francophone Duo/Group of the Year :
Simple Plan Simple Plan is a Canadian rock band from Montreal, Quebec, formed in 1999. The band's lineup consists of Pierre Bouvier (lead vocals, studio bass guitar), Chuck Comeau (drums), Jeff Stinco (lead guitar), and Sébastien Lefebvre (rhythm guita ...
* International Duo/Group of the Year : LMFAO * Best-selling Francophone Album of the Year : Nolwenn Leroy - '' Bretonne'' * Francophone Song of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
- "
À nos actes manqués "À nos actes manqués" is a 1991 song recorded by the French trio Jean-Jacques Goldman, Carole Fredericks and Michael Jones (the song was credited to Fredericks Goldman Jones). Released as the second single from their eponymous album, the song ...
" * International Song of the Year : Adele – " Someone like You" * Video of the Year : LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock – "
Party Rock Anthem "Party Rock Anthem" is a song by American music duo LMFAO, featuring British singer Lauren Bennett and American music producer GoonRock. It was released as the first single from their second album '' Sorry for Party Rocking'' in 2011. The sin ...
"


2013 Awards Winners – 14th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Tal * International Breakthrough of the Year :
Carly Rae Jepsen Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After studying musical theatre for most of her school life and while in university, Jepsen garnered mainstream attention after placing third on the fifth season of ...
* Francophone Female Artist of the Year : Shy'm * International Female Artist of the Year :
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the ...
* Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
* International Male Artist of the Year : Bruno Mars * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year :
Sexion d'Assaut Sexion d'Assaut (), formerly known as 3ème Prototype (for "Troisième Prototype" ; en, "3rd Prototype"), is a French hip hop band formed in 2002, composed of eight Paris, Parisian rappers. They are signed to independent record label Wati B, wh ...
* International Duo/Group of the Year : One Direction * Francophone Song of the Year :
Sexion d'Assaut Sexion d'Assaut (), formerly known as 3ème Prototype (for "Troisième Prototype" ; en, "3rd Prototype"), is a French hip hop band formed in 2002, composed of eight Paris, Parisian rappers. They are signed to independent record label Wati B, wh ...
- "Avant qu'elle parte" * International Song of the Year : Psy - "
Gangnam Style "Gangnam Style" ( ko, 강남스타일, ) is a K-pop song by South Korean rapper Psy, released on July 15, 2012, by YG Entertainment as the lead single of his sixth studio album, ''Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1'' (''Ssai Yukgap Part 1''). The term ...
" * Video of the Year : Psy - "
Gangnam Style "Gangnam Style" ( ko, 강남스타일, ) is a K-pop song by South Korean rapper Psy, released on July 15, 2012, by YG Entertainment as the lead single of his sixth studio album, ''Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1'' (''Ssai Yukgap Part 1''). The term ...
" * NRJ Award of Honor : Psy, Johnny Hallyday and
Patrick Bruel Patrick Benguigui (; born 14 May 1959), better known by his stage name Patrick Bruel (), is a French singer-songwriter, actor and professional poker player. Biography Early life Patrick is the son of Pierre Benguigui and Augusta Kammoun, d ...
.


2013 Awards Winners – 15th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Louis Delort * International Breakthrough of the Year :
James Arthur James Arthur (born 2 March 1988) is an English singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the ninth series of ''The X Factor'' in 2012. His debut single, a cover of Shontelle's "Impossible", was released by Syco Music after the fin ...
* Francophone Female Artist of the Year : Shy'm * International Female Artist of the Year : Sia * Francophone Male Artist of the Year : Stromae * International Male Artist of the Year :
Mika Mika is a given name, a nickname and a surname. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include: People known just as Mika * Mika (singer) (born 1983), Lebanese-born British singer-songwriter Michael Penniman, Jr. * Mika (footbal ...
* Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : Robin des Bois * International Duo/Group of the Year : One Direction * Francophone Song of the Year : Stromae - " Formidable" * International Song of the Year :
Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on modern pop music and her Camp (style), campy style, she has been ...
- " Roar" * Video of the Year : One Direction - "
Best Song Ever "Best Song Ever" is a song recorded by English-Irish boy band One Direction. It was released on 22 July 2013 by Syco Music, Syco as the lead single from the group's third studio album, ''Midnight Memories''. The song was written and composed b ...
" * NRJ Award of Honor :
Christophe Maé Christophe Martichon (; born 16 October 1975), better known by his stage name Christophe Maé (), is a French pop singer. Career Maé learned to play the violin at age five, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he wa ...


2014 Awards Winners - 16th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year :
Kendji Girac Kendji "Girac" Jason Maillié (; born July 3, 1996), also known mononymously as Kendji, is a French singer-songwriter. He is the winner of season 3 of the music competition '' The Voice: la plus belle voix'' as part of Team Mika. He has released ...
* International Breakthrough of the Year :
Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received ...
* Francophone Female Artist of the Year : Tal * International Female Artist of the Year : Sia * Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
* International Male Artist of the Year :
Pharrell Williams Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973) is an American record producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter. Alongside close colleague Chad Hugo, he formed the hip hop and R&B production duo the Neptunes in the early 1990s, with whom he ...
* Francophone Duo/Group of the Year :
Daft Punk Daft Punk were a French electronic music duo formed in 1993 in Paris by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. Widely regarded as one of the most influential acts in dance music history, they achieved popularity in the late 1990s as p ...
* International Duo/Group of the Year : One Direction * Francophone Song of the Year :
Kendji Girac Kendji "Girac" Jason Maillié (; born July 3, 1996), also known mononymously as Kendji, is a French singer-songwriter. He is the winner of season 3 of the music competition '' The Voice: la plus belle voix'' as part of Team Mika. He has released ...
- "
Color Gitano "Color Gitano" (; ) is the debut single by French singer Kendji Girac, the winner of French season 3 of the French music competition series '' The Voice: la plus belle voix'' broadcast from January 11 to May 10, 2014 as part of Team Mika. "Colo ...
" * International Song of the Year : Sia - "
Chandelier A chandelier (; also known as girandole, candelabra lamp, or least commonly suspended lights) is a branched ornamental light fixture designed to be mounted on ceilings or walls. Chandeliers are often ornate, and normally use incandescent li ...
" * Video of the Year : Black M - "Mme Pavoshko" * NRJ Award of Honor : Stromae and
Lenny Kravitz Leonard Albert Kravitz (born May 26, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter. His style incorporates elements of rock, blues, soul, R&B, funk, jazz, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, pop and folk. Kravitz won the Grammy Award for Best Male Roc ...


2015 Awards Winners - 17th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Louane * International Breakthrough of the Year :
Ellie Goulding Elena Jane Goulding ( ; born 30 December 1986) is an English singer and songwriter. Her career began when she met record producers Starsmith and Frankmusik, and she was later spotted by Jamie Lillywhite, who became her manager and Artists and ...
* Francophone Female Artist of the Year : Shy'm * International Female Artist of the Year : Taylor Swift * Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
* International Male Artist of the Year : Ed Sheeran * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year :
Fréro Delavega Fréro Delavega was a French musical duo made up of Jérémy Frérot and Florian "Flo" Delavega. Frérot and Delavega took part in season 3 of the French musical competition series '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. After the competition, they ...
* International Duo/Group of the Year :
Maroon 5 Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. It currently consists of lead vocalist Adam Levine, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael, lead guitarist James Valentine (musician), James Valentine, drummer Matt ...
* Francophone Song of the Year :
Kendji Girac Kendji "Girac" Jason Maillié (; born July 3, 1996), also known mononymously as Kendji, is a French singer-songwriter. He is the winner of season 3 of the music competition '' The Voice: la plus belle voix'' as part of Team Mika. He has released ...
- "Conmigo" * International Song of the Year : Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth - " See You Again" * Video of the Year : Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar - " Bad Blood" * DJ of the Year : David Guetta * NRJ Award of Honor : Adele, Charles Aznavour, Justin Bieber and
Sting Sting may refer to: * Stinger or sting, a structure of an animal to inject venom, or the injury produced by a stinger * Irritating hairs or prickles of a stinging plant, or the plant itself Fictional characters and entities * Sting (Middle-eart ...


2016 Awards Winners - 18th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Amir * International Breakthrough of the Year : Twenty One Pilots * Francophone Female Artist of the Year : Tal * International Female Artist of the Year : Sia * Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
Soprano A soprano () is a type of classical female singing voice and has the highest vocal range of all voice types. The soprano's vocal range (using scientific pitch notation) is from approximately middle C (C4) = 261  Hz to "high A" (A5) = 880&n ...
* International Male Artist of the Year : Justin Bieber * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year :
Fréro Delavega Fréro Delavega was a French musical duo made up of Jérémy Frérot and Florian "Flo" Delavega. Frérot and Delavega took part in season 3 of the French musical competition series '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. After the competition, they ...
* International Duo/Group of the Year : Coldplay * Francophone Song of the Year : Amir - "
J'ai cherché "J'ai cherché" (, en, I searched) is a song performed by French-Israeli singer Amir Haddad. The song France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden. The song finished 6th o ...
" * International Song of the Year : Justin Bieber - " Love Yourself" * Video of the Year :
Christophe Maé Christophe Martichon (; born 16 October 1975), better known by his stage name Christophe Maé (), is a French pop singer. Career Maé learned to play the violin at age five, and later began playing the guitar and harmonica at age 16 after he wa ...
- "Il est où le bonheur" * DJ of the Year : David Guetta * Most Streamed Song : Coldplay featuring
Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to ...
- "
Hymn for the Weekend "Hymn for the Weekend" is a single by the British rock band Coldplay from their seventh studio album ''A Head Full of Dreams'' (2015), featuring uncredited vocals from American singer Beyoncé. It was written by the band's members (Guy Berryman ...
" * NRJ Award of Honor : Bruno Mars,
Enrique Iglesias Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (; (born 8 May 1975) is a Spanish singer and songwriter. He started his recording career in the mid-1990s on the Mexican indie label Fonovisa and became the bestselling Spanish-language act of the decade. By the ...
and Coldplay


2017 Awards Winners - 19th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Lisandro Cuxi * International Breakthrough of the Year : Rag'n'Bone Man * Francophone Female Artist of the Year : Louane * International Female Artist of the Year : Selena Gomez * Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
Soprano A soprano () is a type of classical female singing voice and has the highest vocal range of all voice types. The soprano's vocal range (using scientific pitch notation) is from approximately middle C (C4) = 261  Hz to "high A" (A5) = 880&n ...
* International Male Artist of the Year : Ed Sheeran * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : Bigflo & Oli * International Duo/Group of the Year :
Imagine Dragons Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, consisting of lead singer Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee and drummer Daniel Platzman. The band first gained exposure with the release of their sing ...
* Francophone Song of the Year : Amir - "
On dirait "On dirait" ( en, Looks like) is a song performed by French-Israeli singer Amir Haddad. The song was released as a digital download on 29 August 2016 as the third single from his second studio album '' Au cœur de moi'' (2016). The song was written ...
" * International Song of the Year : Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber - " Despacito" * Video of the Year : Ed Sheeran - " Shape of You" * DJ of the Year : Kungs * Most Streamed Song : Ed Sheeran - " Shape of You" * NRJ Award of Honor : The Weeknd, U2 and Indochine


2018 Awards Winners - 20th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year: Dadju * International Breakthrough of the Year: Camila Cabello * Francophone Female Artist of the Year: Jain * International Female Artist of the Year:
Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received ...
* Francophone Male Artist of the Year:
Soprano A soprano () is a type of classical female singing voice and has the highest vocal range of all voice types. The soprano's vocal range (using scientific pitch notation) is from approximately middle C (C4) = 261  Hz to "high A" (A5) = 880&n ...
* International Male Artist of the Year: Ed Sheeran * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year: Bigflo & Oli * International Duo/Group of the Year:
Imagine Dragons Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, consisting of lead singer Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee and drummer Daniel Platzman. The band first gained exposure with the release of their sing ...
* Francophone Song of the Year:
Kendji Girac Kendji "Girac" Jason Maillié (; born July 3, 1996), also known mononymously as Kendji, is a French singer-songwriter. He is the winner of season 3 of the music competition '' The Voice: la plus belle voix'' as part of Team Mika. He has released ...
- "Pour oublier" * International Song of the Year:
Maroon 5 Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. It currently consists of lead vocalist Adam Levine, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Jesse Carmichael, lead guitarist James Valentine (musician), James Valentine, drummer Matt ...
featuring
Cardi B Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus (, ; born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. She first gained popularity as an influencer on Vine and Instagram. From 2015 to early 2017, she appeared as ...
- "
Girls Like You "Girls Like You" is a song recorded by American band Maroon 5 from their sixth studio album ''Red Pill Blues'' (2017). The track was written by lead singer Adam Levine, Starrah, Gian Stone, Cirkut (record producer), Cirkut, and Jason Evigan, wit ...
" * Video of the Year: Bigflo & Oli - "
Demain Demain may also refer to: * ''Tomorrow'' (2008 film) (a/k/a ''Demain''), a 2008 Canadian drama film directed by Maxime Giroux * ''Tomorrow'' (2015 film) (a/k/a ''Demain''), a 2015 French documentary film by Cyril Dion and Mélanie Laurent *Demain ...
" * DJ of the Year: DJ Snake * Most Streamed Song:
Calvin Harris Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris, is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter who has released six studio albums. His debut studio album, ''I Created Disco'', was released in June ...
and
Dua Lipa Dua Lipa ( , ; born ) is an English and Albanian singer and songwriter. Possessing a mezzo-soprano vocal range, she is known for her signature disco- pop sound. Lipa has received numerous accolades, including six Brit Awards, three Gramm ...
- " One Kiss" * NRJ Award of Honor: Shawn Mendes and Muse


2019 Awards Winners - 21st NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Song of the Year : Angèle and
Roméo Elvis Roméo Johnny Elvis Kiki Van Laeken (; born 13 December 1992), better known by his stage name Roméo Elvis (), is a Belgian rapper and hip hop artist. His career began with the release of two EPs in 2013 and 2014, titled ''Bruxelles c'est dev ...
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Tout oublier "Tout oublier" is a song by Belgian artists Angèle and Roméo Elvis. The song peaked at number one on the French Singles Chart French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, ...
" * Francophone Female Artist of the Year : Angèle * International Female Artist of the Year :
Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received ...
* Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
* International Male of the Year : Ed Sheeran * Francophone Breakthrough of the Year :
Bilal Hassani Bilal Hassani ( ar, بلال حسني, translit=Bilāl Ḥasnī; born 9 September 1999) is a French singer-songwriter and YouTuber. He represented in the in Israel with the song " Roi" after scoring 200 points in the final of ''Destination Eu ...
* Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : Bigflo & Oli * International Breakthrough of the Year : Billie Eilish * Video of the Year : Bigflo & Oli - "Promesses" * DJ of the Year : DJ Snake * International Song of the year : Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello - "
Señorita Señorita (the Spanish honorific equivalent of Miss) may refer to: Film * ''Senorita'' (film), a 1927 American silent film *''Señorita'', a 2011 film directed by Isabel Sandoval Music * "Señorita" (Don Williams song), 1987 *'' Señorita EP'' ...
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2020 Awards Winners - 22nd NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Squeezie * International Breakthrough of the Year : Doja Cat * Francophone Female Artist of the Year : Aya Nakamura * International Female Artist of the Year :
Dua Lipa Dua Lipa ( , ; born ) is an English and Albanian singer and songwriter. Possessing a mezzo-soprano vocal range, she is known for her signature disco- pop sound. Lipa has received numerous accolades, including six Brit Awards, three Gramm ...
* Francophone Male Artist of the Year : Dadju * International Male Artist of the Year : The Weeknd * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : Vitaa and
Slimane Slimane or Sliman is an alternative of Suleiman (in Arabic name ) being the Arabic version of the name Solomon. The name means "man of peace". It is also a common given name and surname. It may refer to Given name ;Sliman * Sliman Mansour (bor ...
* International Duo/Group of the Year : BTS * Francophone Song of the Year : Vitaa and
Slimane Slimane or Sliman is an alternative of Suleiman (in Arabic name ) being the Arabic version of the name Solomon. The name means "man of peace". It is also a common given name and surname. It may refer to Given name ;Sliman * Sliman Mansour (bor ...
- "Avant toi" * International Song of the Year : Master KG and Burna Boy featuring
Nomcebo Zikode Nomcebo Nothule Zikode (born 1985) is a South African singer and songwriter. Born in Hammarsdale, Zikode was a backing singer for several years. She collaborated with DJ Ganyani on their hit single "Emazulwini" (2018). Having signed a record d ...
- " Jerusalema" * Francophone Collaboration of the Year : Soolking and Dadju - "
Meleğim "Meleğim" is a song by French-Algerian singer Soolking featuring French singer Dadju. It was released on 7 February 2020. It was written by Dadju, Soolking and Raphaël Nyadjiko. Nyadjiko also produced the song. Charts Weekly charts Yea ...
" * International Collaboration of the Year : Lady Gaga and
Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her four-octave vocal range has received critical acclaim, and her personal life has been the subject of widespread media attention. She has received ...
- " Rain on Me" * Francophone Performance of the Night :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
- "Si on disait" * Video of the Year : Vitaa and
Slimane Slimane or Sliman is an alternative of Suleiman (in Arabic name ) being the Arabic version of the name Solomon. The name means "man of peace". It is also a common given name and surname. It may refer to Given name ;Sliman * Sliman Mansour (bor ...
- "Ça ira" * DJ of the Year : DJ Snake * NRJ Award of Honor : Indochine,
Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a British singer, pianist and composer. Commonly nicknamed the "Rocket Man" after his 1972 hit single of the same name, John has led a commercially successful career a ...
, Gims * International Icon :
Mariah Carey Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whi ...


2021 Awards Winners - 23rd NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Female Artist of the Year : Eva Queen * Francophone Male Artist of the Year : Dadju * Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Naps * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : Vitaa and
Slimane Slimane or Sliman is an alternative of Suleiman (in Arabic name ) being the Arabic version of the name Solomon. The name means "man of peace". It is also a common given name and surname. It may refer to Given name ;Sliman * Sliman Mansour (bor ...
* Francophone Collaboration of the Year : Amel Bent and
Hatik Clément Daniel Maxime Penhoat (, ; born November 26, 1992 in Chevreuse), better known by his stage name Hatik, is a French rapper and actor from Guyancourt, Yvelines. He was known by his musical project ''Chaise pliante'' starting 2018. His bigg ...
- "1, 2, 3" * International Female Artist of the Year :
Dua Lipa Dua Lipa ( , ; born ) is an English and Albanian singer and songwriter. Possessing a mezzo-soprano vocal range, she is known for her signature disco- pop sound. Lipa has received numerous accolades, including six Brit Awards, three Gramm ...
* International Male Artist of the Year : Ed Sheeran * International Breakthrough of the Year : Olivia Rodrigo * International Duo/Group of the Year : Coldplay * International Collaboration of the Year : Coldplay and BTS - " My Universe" * Internation Song of the Year : Ed Sheeran - " Bad Habits" * Video of the Year : Vitaa and
Slimane Slimane or Sliman is an alternative of Suleiman (in Arabic name ) being the Arabic version of the name Solomon. The name means "man of peace". It is also a common given name and surname. It may refer to Given name ;Sliman * Sliman Mansour (bor ...
- "De l'or" * DJ of the Year : DJ Snake * NRJ Award of Honor :
Imagine Dragons Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, consisting of lead singer Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee and drummer Daniel Platzman. The band first gained exposure with the release of their sing ...
* Francophone Song of the Year :
Kendji Girac Kendji "Girac" Jason Maillié (; born July 3, 1996), also known mononymously as Kendji, is a French singer-songwriter. He is the winner of season 3 of the music competition '' The Voice: la plus belle voix'' as part of Team Mika. He has released ...
- "Evidemment"


2022 Awards Winners - 24th NRJ Music Awards

* Francophone Male Artist of the Year :
Orelsan Aurélien Cotentin (; born 1 August 1982), better known by his stage name Orelsan, sometimes stylized as OrelSan (), is a French rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor and film director. He has released four studio albums: his debut ''Perdu d ...
* Francophone Female Artist of the Year : Angèle * Francophone Breakthrough of the Year : Lujipeka * Francophone Duo/Group of the Year : Bigflo & Oli * Francophone Collaboration of the Year : Bigflo & Oli featuring
Julien Doré Julien Doré (; born 7 July 1982) is a French singer-songwriter, musician and actor. He is the winner of the fifth season of the television show ''Nouvelle Star'', aired on the French Television M6 channel. He is also the great-great-grandson ...
- "Coup de vieux" * Francophone Video of the Year : Bigflo & Oli featuring Julien Doré - "Coup de vieux" * Best Recovery or Adaptation : Soolking - "
Suavemente ''Suavemente'' ( en, Smoothly) is the debut studio album by American merenguero recording artist Elvis Crespo. Released by Sony Music Latin on April 14, 1998, the album popularized merengue music and established Crespo as a leading artist in ...
" * Social Hit : Alonzo featuring Ninho and Naps - " Tout va bien" * International Male Artist of the Year : Ed Sheeran * International Female Artist of the Year : Lady Gaga * International Breakthrough of the Year : Sofia Carson * International Duo/Group of the Year :
Imagine Dragons Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, consisting of lead singer Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee and drummer Daniel Platzman. The band first gained exposure with the release of their sing ...
* International Collaboration of the Year : Camila Cabello featuring Ed Sheeran - " Bam Bam" * International Song of the Year :
Harry Styles Harry Edward Styles (born 1 February 1994) is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. His musical career began in 2010 as a solo contestant on the British music competition series ''The X Factor (UK TV series), The X Factor''. Following hi ...
- " As It Was" * Francophone Tour of the Year :
Orelsan Aurélien Cotentin (; born 1 August 1982), better known by his stage name Orelsan, sometimes stylized as OrelSan (), is a French rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor and film director. He has released four studio albums: his debut ''Perdu d ...
* DJ of the Year : David Guetta * NRJ Award of Honour :
Jenifer Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and televis ...
,
Renaud Renaud Pierre Manuel Séchan (), known as Renaud (), born 11 May 1952, is a French singer, songwriter and actor. His characteristically 'broken' voice makes for a very distinctive vocal style. Several of his songs are popular classics in F ...
* Francophone Song of the Year :
M. Pokora Matthieu Tota (; born 26 September 1985), artistically known as Matt Pokora and later M. Pokora (), is a French pop and R&B singer. In 2016, he became a coach for ''The Voice Kids France'' and '' The Voice: la plus belle voix''. Early life ...
- "Qui on est"


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Nrj Music Awards French music awards