SONG OF THE YEAR. This Saturday June 17 on TF1, Nikos Aliagas is back to the presentation of “The song of the year”, which rewards one of the 14 titles in competition.
9:31 p.m. – Juliette Armanet moves the audience with “Whatever”
Juliet Armanet , who already participated last year with “The last day of disco” is back in the competition with “Qu’importe”. “It’s a song about the great loves that always remain”, says the singer in her portrait released just before her performance started in simple piano-voice.
21:28 – Amir surprised by a fan in the TGV bringing him to Nîmes
If the public of the arenas of Nîmes seems to appreciate the performance of Amir, it is also the case of this chef de bord of the TGV who brought the singer to perform during The song of the year. In a video he posted on his Instagram account, Amir revealed an announcement made by this captain calling for a vote for the singer:
21:25 – Amir, the title holder, back with the title “Tonight”
Amir, who won last year’s edition with his title “Retina” is back, this time with the title “Tonight”. “This year, I’m proud to compete with my title on letting go. Living in the present is the take home message. So if you want me to be the happiest in the world tonight, you know what you have to do,” says Amir in his portrait.
9:19 p.m. – La Goffa Lolita to inaugurate the show!
It’s La Petite Culotte that takes the stage first tonight with a cover of a popular song “La Goffa Lolita”, a song in competition that sets the public of the arenas of Nîmes on fire!
21:13 – And let’s go for The song of the year, 2023 edition!
The song of the year 2023 has just started on TF1. Fourteen artists will be chosen by the public to designate the winner and Amir’s successor. The latter will perhaps be his own heir since he is one of the fourteen named which include Pierre de Maere, Slimane, Kendji Girac and Florent Pagny or Juliette Armanet.
21:03 – How are the titles selected for Song of the Year?
The production of the show explained the process of selecting songs that can claim the title of song of the year with TV-Magazine. And it is the radio exposure of each title that is taken into account, over a very specific period: “The selection is made, with a few exceptions, from radio appearances between September and May. With TF1, we considered that a title’s radio exposure was the most representative criterion. The decision of the songs in competition is made in agreement with the channel. Many artists want to participate in the show, it’s flattering.
20:28 – The surprises of this 2023 edition!
As the 2023 Song of the Year kicks off now in less than an hour, some surprises await viewers, as revealed by TV-Magazine : “Among the surprises, two artists out of competition will make a medley around their career, reveals Mathieu Vergne. They are Christophe Maé and Vitaa. We’ll have the “Star Academy” promotion singing the final season anthem, Don’t Leave Without Me. Léa, Louis and the winner Anisha will sing their new single in turn. In the novelties, we will have a second part of the evening show, always live, “Les chansons de l’été” with our artistic favorites such as Aden Foyer, Mentissa, Molière’s troupe l’Opéra Urbain or Pascal Obispo in duet with Giordana Angi. »
19:59 – Who are the biggest Song of the Year winners?
In existence since 2004, Song of the Year has seen many artists crowned. But who holds the record? Two artists are tied on the top step of the podium: Kendji Girac and Amir each have three trophies. Then come Christophe Maé and Florent Pagny, with two victories each.
19:27 – Nikos Aliagas at the presentation
For this 19th edition of Song of the Year, Nikos Aliagas resumes service on TF1! The host has presented the ceremony since 2011, after Flavie Flament (2004-2008) and Sandrine Quétier (2009). Song of the Year premiered in 2004.
18:51 – Where and when to watch Song of the Year?
As every year, TF1 organizes the big evening of The song of the year and is therefore the broadcaster: the evening is to follow from 9:10 p.m., on the front page. The ceremony is also to follow with us here, in this live!
17:43 – Amir to succeed.. Amir?
Last year, the 2022 edition of The song of the year saw crowned, at the end of a gala evening on TF1, the singer Amir and his song Retina. This year, the artist is also named, with another song, baptized This evening. Can he win the victory two years in a row?
16:31 – Which artists will perform at Song of the Year?
Like every year, TF1 promises the passage of different stars on the stage of The song of the year. Among the guests of the evening you will find this time Vianney and Mika, the class of 2022 of the Star Academy, La petite culotte, Slimane, Pierre de Maere, Kendji Girac and Florent Pagny, Juliette Armanet, Claudio Capéo, Louane and many others …
15:21 – Who votes for Song of the Year?
The winner of The Song of the Year 2023 will, as every year, be chosen by TF1 viewers. This year, the votes were opened well before the ceremony: it is possible to vote until the end of the evening by SMS to 71 500 (€0.99 + SMS Price).
14:14 – Who are the artists in competition?
During this 2023 edition of The song of the year, TF1 put 14 songs in competition, which will therefore be decided at the very end of the evening, by the votes of the public. Which of these songs will follow Retinafrom Amir?
- This evening – Amir
- Outmoded – Colorless Night
- Thousands of I love you – Slimane
- Again – Kendji Girac and Florent Pagny
- In the Stars – Benson Boone and Philippine Lavrey
- keep it simple – Vianney and MIKA
- La Goffa Lolita – The Panties
- My heart – Izia
- Do not leave – Keen’V
- We both – Ridsa
- whatever – Juliette Armanet
- Secret – Louane
- If I had known – Claudio Capeo
- One day I will marry an angel – Stone of Maere
13:10 – Where does Song of the Year take place?
This 19th Song of the Year ceremony takes place in a mythical setting steeped in history: the arenas of Nîmes! Last year, the 2022 edition was shot on the beaches of Mourillon, in Toulon.
A few days before the big evening of The song of the yearTF1 has unveiled the list of nominees for the trophy for this 2023 edition. 14 songs are in competition:
The winner of The song of the year 2023 will, as every year, be chosen by TF1 viewers. This year, the votes are already open: vote now for your Song of the Year by SMS to 71 500 (€0.99 + SMS price).
As every year, TF1 organizes the big evening of The song of the year and is therefore the broadcaster: the evening is to follow from 9:10 p.m., on the front page.
For its 2023 edition and as with each of them for almost twenty years, The song of the year is broadcast on Saturday June 17, on TF1.
This 19th ceremony takes place in a legendary mythical setting: the arenas of Nîmes! Last year, the 2022 edition was filmed on the beaches of Mourillon, in Toulon.