Fhailing one of the best musical artists in the world, this year’s NRJ Music Awards marked the difference by returning to Cannes. While 2020 has seen a big difference in live music concerts, 2021 NRJ Music Awards brought it all back to life. The musical ceremony which began in 2000 with TF1 has undergone many changes and still retains its potential with the starred performance and the nominees chosen by the public. The event was broadcast live on November 20 and was again hosted by Nikos Aliagas. The location is set in Cannes where the show originally started with its first edition. The venue has been set at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes as in 2019.

List of winners of the NRJ Music Awards 2021

• Francophone Female Artist of the Year:

Eva (WINNER)

• Francophone Male Artist of the Year:

Dadju (WINNER)

• Francophone Revelation of the Year:

NAP (WINNER)

• Francophone Collaboration of the Year:

Amel Bent and Hatik – 1, 2, 3 (WINNER)

• International Female Artist of the Year:

Dua Lipa (WINNER)

• International Male Artist of the Year:

Ed Sheeran (WINNER)

• International Revelation of the Year:

Olivia Rodrigo (WINNER)

• International group/duo of the year:

Coldplay (WINNER)

• International collaboration of the year:

Coldplay ft BTS – My Universe (WINNER)

• International Song of the Year:

Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits (WINNER)

Vitaa and Slimane – Gold (WINNER)

Soprano – Close to the Stars (WINNER)

DJ Snake (WINNER)

This year’s ceremony saw the big picture with Imagine Dragons presented for the first time in France as well as the return of singer Angèle whose next album comes out in December. Adele also took the show to the next level with her unwavering presence. The public is mixed as to the prize list but it is clear that nothing beats the glamorous evening of the NRJ Music Awards.

Alicia Parker is a fashion enthusiast studying at the University of California. She contributes to Daily Music Roll as a music blogger and writes a review of various music daily.