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Louane has made official news that thrilled her fans: she will represent France at Eurovision 2025. In a video posted to her Instagram account on Thursday, January 30, the 28-year-old singer confirmed her participation in the famous music contest. Visibly moved, she spoke of a childhood dream she would share with her mother, who died in 2014.
"We were light-years away from imagining this could be possible, but you dreamed of it. I dreamed of it too, of that life, of this moment… I’m sure you’re proud, watching from afar. So you know what? I’m going to do it for us, I’m going to do it for our dreams. I will represent France at Eurovision," she says in this emotional clip.
The announcement from Louane was received enthusiastically by France Télévisions, which confirmed the nomination in an official statement. Alexandra Redde-Amiel, head of the French delegation to Eurovision, commented: "It is a tremendous pride to welcome Louane into the Eurovision family. An authentic, passionate and captivating artist, who has already won the hearts of the French public. She will be carried by a whole nation."
A Meteoric Rise For Louane
Louane — born Anne Peichert — is no stranger to musical challenges. Revealed in 2013 by the show The Voice on TF1, she managed to turn her appearance on the talent show into a meteoric success.
In 2014, her talent did not go unnoticed and she landed the lead role in the film La Famille Bélier. That role earned her the César for Most Promising Actress in 2015, confirming her status as a multifaceted artist.
The following year, she released her debut album, Chambre 12, which became a true musical phenomenon. Driven by songs like Jour 1 and Avenir, the album was certified double diamond record. She followed up with several successful releases, including Joie de vivre (2020) and her latest album Solo, released in October 2024.
A Winning Strategy For France At Eurovision?
For several years, France has been trying to reclaim a place of honor at Eurovision. After decades of mixed results, the French delegation is now betting on popular, established artists.
In 2024, Slimane finished fourth with his song Mon Amour. A good result, but still not enough to break the curse. Indeed, France’s last victory dates back to 1977, when Marie Myriam triumphed with L’oiseau et l’enfant.
The choice of Louane seems aligned with this desire to select charismatic artists close to the public. With her stage experience and connection to the French people, she could well win over the European audience and deliver France a prestigious placing, or even a historic victory.
See You In May In Basel
The grand final of Eurovision 2025 will be held on May 17 in Basel, Switzerland. Louane will have to face many talented artists from across Europe. To date, several countries have confirmed their participation and, for some, have already selected their representatives. Here are, as of today, the confirmed participants and their artists:
Albania: Shkodra Elektronike with the song "Zjerm". Montenegro: Nina Žižić will perform "Dobrodošli". Luxembourg: Laura Thorn with "La poupée monte le son". Netherlands: Claude, song to be announced. Israel: Yuval Raphael, song to be announced.
Although the French artist’s song has not yet been revealed, expectations are already high. Her pop world of catchy melodies could help her make an impression and achieve an honorable result, or even a long-awaited trophy.
In the meantime, the artist can count on the support of the French public and her many fans, eager to see her shine on the Eurovision stage.