“It’s full everywhere”: Quebec country is gaining popularity and credibility

French -speaking country music is experiencing a remarkable boom in Quebec, as evidenced by the presence of French -speaking artists on the main scene of the Lasso festival and the creation of a new prize at the Canadian Country Music Awards this year.

Questioned after his performance on one of the main scenes from the Lasso festival on Friday. For example, Francis Degrandpré confides having hesitated for a long time between creating in French or English.

“I absolutely do not regret my choice. Moreover, people are proud that I sing in French and I am proud too,” he says.

Several festival -goers would have told her to love his music “because she is not quesaine”. Therefore, To achieve this result. Francis admits having worked intensely to compose songs whose melodies evoke the sensations of New Country American, while “it’s full everywhere”: quebec country retaining words in French.

Francis Degrandpré during the fourth edition of the Lasso Festival in Montreal. QMI

A summer responsible for festivals

Francis Degrandpré is living in his most active career summer season. additional proof that the French -speaking country finds its audience.

“It’s full everywhere, it’s really cool to see that,” he rejoices.

Vince Lemire. his friend and colleague with whom he interprets the duo For us that’s countrylaunched the first day of show at the Lasso Festival at Park Jean Drapeau last Friday.

“We “it’s full everywhere”: quebec country see more. more people who presents himself and who knows the words of our songs, it gives the taste to continue to make songs in French,” explains Vince Lemire.

He adds that the organization of major festivals like Lasso “clearly demonstrates that country is gaining popularity”.

Vince Lemire during the fourth edition of the Lasso festival in Montreal. QMI

Official recognition for French -speaking country

This year marks a first in the history of the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) which will award for the first “it’s full everywhere”: quebec country time. a prize in the French -speaking artist category of the year.

A distinction which confirms the place of French in this musical industry. according to Vince Lemire who affirms that “Country is in great shape here in Quebec”.

The artist is among the nominees alongside Fred Dionne, Sara Dufour, Salebarbes and Francis Degrandpré.

“To see my name there. in nomination, it’s really cool, but secondly, what a victory for the French language,” says Francis Degrandpré who will also perform during the CCMA gala on September 13, in Kelowna.

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