The Lyonnaise female scene is making waves on the American charts! The 2025 ranking published by Billboard France and shared by Le Progrès highlights two artists from the Rhône region, proving that the French Touch extends beyond just electro. In second place is Pomme, a must-know pop figure, and in fourth is Alice Duport-Percier, a lyrical sensation boosted by the success of the video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Two radically different paths, but both shine brightly on the international stage.
Pomme, the Lyonnaise pop star enchanting the United States
Hailing from Lyon, Pomme has established herself as the second most listened to female French artist in the United States. With standout tracks like Ma Meilleure Ennemie, which she collaborated on with Stromae for the Netflix series Arcane, she is making quite the impression.
o;she stands out as a unique voice in contemporary pop. Crowned Female Artist of the Year at the Victoires de la Musique 2021, she now boasts four albums and a strong international recognition, despite controversies like the plagiarism accusation against Kanye West earlier this year.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
Alice Duport-Percier, a soprano conquering America
Trained in Saint-Priest and at the Lyon Opera, Alice Duport-Percier has won over the American audience thanks to the soundtrack of the video game Clair Obscur, a true musical phenomenon. Ranked fourth in the Billboard France chart, her song Lumière skyrocketed on YouTube with over 10 million views, while the OST soared to the top of the Billboard Classical Chart, a rare achievement for a video game soundtrack.
The most listened-to French artists in the USA
The ranking of female singersThe most listened-to French artists across the Atlantic are as follows: Indila takes the top spot, followed by Pomme, Yseult, Alice Duport-Percier, Oklou, CloZee, Aya Nakamura, Édith Piaf, and Jain. The two artists from Lyon have certainly made an impressive showing, highlighting the growing appetite in the United States for French musical creation. In 2025, the Rhône is definitely on the rise — and American ears are wide open.
Source: Le Progrès