Jean-Jacques Goldman, Francis Cabrel... the top favorite artists among the French in 2025

This is a ranking that artists and record labels often keep a close eye on. The music platform RIFFX has just revealed its trend report of the 150 favorite Francophone artists among the French in 2025. Not surprisingly, the very reserved Jean-Jacques Goldman has climbed to the top spot for the 8th time! In second place, we find Francis Cabrel. Finally, Florent Pagny (who was in second place last year) secures third position on this 2025 ranking of the 150 most-loved Francophone artists among the French.

Following them in the rankings are the band Indochine (4th), Céline Dion (5th), Belgian artist Stromae (6th), the iconic Mylène Farmer (7th), Soprano (8th), David Guetta (9th), and Julien Doré (10th).

Unfortunately, once again, gender balance is not reflected in the list; only 10 women appear among France’s top 50 most-loved artists, with 33 in the top 100 and 50 in the top 150. Still, newcomers Santa and Zaho de Sagazan are making notable strides this year. Santa moved up from 110th to 92nd place, while Zaho de Sagazan climbed from 106th to 80th.

Preferences also vary by age group, with most artists in the Top 20 among 18- to 24-year-olds hailing from Rap or R’n’B, such as Gims, Damso, Dadju, Ninho, Bigflo & Oli, and Aya Nakamura...

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The Top 20 Favorite Francophone Artists in France in 2025

1. Jean-Jacques Goldman
2. Francis Cabrel
3. Florent Pagny
4. Indochine
5. Céline Dion
6. Stromae
7. Mylène Farmer
8. Soprano
9. David Guetta
10. Julien Doré
11. Vianney
12. Calogero
13. Pascal Obispo
14. Michel Sardou
15. Grand Corps Malade
16. Louise Attaque
17. Daft Punk
18. Eddy Mitchell
19. Renaud
20. Alain Souchon

Top 20 Francophone Artists Among 18-24-Year-Olds

1. Gims
2. Stromae
3. Damso
4. David Guetta
5. DJ Snake
6. Dadju
7. Ninho
8. Angèle
9. Bigflo & Oli
10. Aya Nakamura
11. Keblack
12. Gazo
13. Orelsan
14. Soprano
15. Céline Dion
16. Vegedream
17. Tayc
18. Louane
19. Daft Punk
20. Vianney

Top 20 Female Francophone Artists of 2025

1. Céline Dion
2. Mylène Farmer
3. Angèle
4. Zazie
5. Clara Luciani
6. Lara Fabian
7. Patricia Kaas
8. Louane
9. Amel Bent
10. Véronique Sanson
11. Vitaa
12. Vanessa Paradis
13. Zaz
14. Hélène Segara
15. Natasha St-Pier
16. Catherine Ringer
17. Nolwenn Leroy
18. Axelle Red
19. Olivia Ruiz
20. Cœur de Pirate

Top 20 Male Francophone Artists of 2025

1. Jean-Jacques Goldman
2. Francis Cabrel
3. Florent Pagny
4. Indochine
5. Stromae
6. Soprano
7. David Guetta
8. Julien Doré
9. Vianney
10. Calogero
11. Pascal Obispo
12. Michel Sardou
13. Grand Corps Malade
14. Louise Attaque
15. Daft Punk
16. Eddy Mitchell
17. Renaud
18. Alain Souchon
19. Garou
20. Jean-Louis Aubert

Discover here the full "RIFFX Barometer by Crédit Mutuel 2025" alongside the complete ranking of France’s 150 favorite French-speaking artists in 2025.