Pierre Garnier: “Ceux qu'on était” - A Star is Born as French Singer's Debut Song Breaks Streaming Records.

In just one week, Pierre Garnier victory on the "Star Academy," captivating 4.3 million viewers with an overwhelming 55.6% of the public vote, marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey. During the busy PR week following his win, Garnier recorded the song he performed during the final, featuring a surprise collaboration with French rapper Dadju, just two days later. The resulting track, "Ceux qu'on était," ascended to unprecedented heights, amassing an impressive 2 million streams across various platforms, and establishing a streaming record for a non-rap single, as attested by his label Columbia. Garnier's social media presence also skyrocketed, with his Instagram followers surpassing the one million, solidifying his position as the most followed "Star Academy" winner, eclipsing even the renowned first French Star Academy winner Jenifer.

"Ceux qu'on était" resonated already as a timeless french song. its official audio garnering over 2,4 million views on YouTube Music and inspiring a multitude of TikTok videos exceeding 400,000. The song's dominance extended to streaming platforms, where it claimed the top spot-on Spotify, boasting over 52,000 listens per hour and surpassing million streams in a single day. Its popularity transcended borders, captivating audiences across France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Lebanon, and Algeria, on platforms like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Deezer, and iTunes, where it consistently ranked at the forefront of charts.

As a lot can agreed, Pierre is simple, elegant, well-educated, and, like all his Star Academy promotion, kind-hearted and stay himself. More than anything, he possesses a diamond in his raucous grunge voice, allowing him to imbue any song with his own style, making it appear as though he wrote it himself. Whether it could be pop, rap, rock, r&b, classic, variety or even we can assume it, a children's song, Pierre sings everything perfectly, and can transforming it into a hit. He doesn't seek fame or attention through flashy means. For Pierre, his voice and music are all that matter. He can write, produce, play piano and guitar, and compose songs. It's his dedication to his art and creations that attracts success, as he doesn't actively pursue it. His work and talent pays off, as evidenced by his meteoric rise, and marks not only the emergence of a new musical sensation, but also a historic moment for a French artist hailing from a small town in Normandy. Indeed, Pierre Garnier's debut has achieved remarkable feats, propelling him into the spotlight as a shining star in the music industry with a promising future.

 

The Star Academy program, a reality television singing competition on TV Channel TF1, one of the biggest European TV Channel, has a rich history dating back to its inception in the early 2000s. Originating in France, the show quickly gained popularity and spawned numerous international versions in countries such as the United Kingdom, Spain, and Russia. Combining elements of talent competition, music education, and reality television drama, Star Academy became known for its unique format, which involved contestants living together in a shared house while receiving vocal training and competing in weekly live performances with famous worldwide singers and musicians. The program's emphasis on mentorship from established artists, intense vocal coaching, and audience participation made it a cultural phenomenon, catapulting many aspiring singers to fame.

This year's promotion was particularly notable and historically appreciated by the audience, not only in terms of viewership numbers but also due to the incredible level of talent and kind-hearted personalities within the show. The camaraderie among contestants was evident, with everyone pushing each other to excel and reach the top. This created an atmosphere of talent and collaboration, where each participant showcased a strong, successful personality and a brilliant future ahead. Remarkably, no drama emerged throughout the season, making it a joy to watch for viewers. The absence of conflict allowed the focus to remain on the contestants' performances and growth as artists, further enhancing the program's reputation as a platform for nurturing talent and providing entertainment that resonates with audiences worldwide.