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Biography
Natasha St-Pier is a Canadian pop singer. She was born on February 10, 1981, in Bathurst, New Brunswick, and grew up in a French-speaking Acadian family. Her career took off when she represented France at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001, earning a strong fourth-place finish. Since then, she has released numerous hit albums and singles, evolving from teen pop sensation to an artist with spiritual and folk influences.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Natasha St-Pier took the stage for the first time at age 8 and learned dance, piano, and singing as a child. In 1993, at just 12 years old, she released her first single titled “Le Parcours du cœur.” By 15, she had recorded her debut album Émergence (1996). These early releases made her known in her native Canada. As a teenager, she also ventured into musical theatre. In 1999, St-Pier joined the cast of Notre-Dame de Paris, playing the role of Fleur-de-Lys in the Canadian production and later in London’s West End.
Eurovision 2001 and Breakthrough
In 2001, Natasha St-Pier achieved her breakthrough in Europe. French TV network France 3 selected the young Canadian to represent France at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 in Copenhagen. She performed the power ballad “Je n’ai que mon âme” (“I Only Have My Soul”), singing mostly in French with a touch of English in the final verse. Her emotive performance earned 142 points and a 4th-place finish. The Eurovision appearance made St-Pier a star across French-speaking Europe. “Je n’ai que mon âme” became a hit single, reaching #2 on the charts in France and Belgium. Following Eurovision, she released an English version of the song and saw her 2000 album À chacun son histoire certified Gold in France.
Post-Eurovision Success and Hit Albums
After Eurovision, Natasha St-Pier quickly established herself as a leading pop artist in the Francophone world. In 2002, she teamed up with French singer-songwriter Pascal Obispo on the album De l’amour le mieux, which became her biggest commercial success. The album went double platinum in France and spawned multiple hit singles. One signature song was “Tu trouveras”, a duet with Obispo, which hit #3 in France and topped the chart in Quebec. She earned industry awards like the Victoire de la Musique for Best New Artist in France in 2003.
St-Pier continued to release popular music through the early 2000s. In 2004, she scored another major hit with “Mourir demain”, a power duet with Pascal Obispo that sold about 182,000 copies in France. The song climbed into the top 10 and gained airplay across Europe. Her 2006 single “Un ange frappe à ma porte” (“An Angel Knocks at My Door”) also became a chart-topping succes. It reached #1 in Belgium and #2 in France. In total, Natasha St-Pier’s first several albums produced numerous chart hits and were certified Gold or Platinum. For example, her 2003 album L’Instant d’après went platinum in France, and 2006’s Longueur d’ondes earned a Gold certification. By the late 2000s, she had enjoyed commercial success not only in France and Canada but also in Belgium, Switzerland, and even countries like Spain, Poland, Russia, Turkey, and Japan. Her early style centered on melodic pop and emotional ballads.
Musical Evolution and New Directions
Around 2008 onward, St-Pier began to diversify her musical projects. She released a self-titled album in 2008 and a greatest-hits compilation in 2009, marking over a decade of success. In 2012, she returned to musical theater, starring as Elvira in the Montreal production of Don Juan. Critics praised her performance and rich voice in that show. By this time, St-Pier was open to exploring different genres and themes. In 2015, she paid tribute to her roots with the album Mon Acadie, which featured traditional Acadian folk songs from her home region. In 2017, she also released L’alphabet des animaux, a children’s album of animal-themed songs, showing her versatility beyond pop romance. These projects reflected her willingness to celebrate culture and try new styles, from folk to kid-friendly music.
Spiritual Music Projects
A notable shift in Natasha St-Pier’s career came with her turn toward spiritual and religious music. A devout Catholic, she has often spoken about her faith’s importance in her life. In 2013, she became the lead voice of a unique concept album, Thérèse – Vivre d’amour, which set the poems of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux to music. St-Pier appears on most tracks of the album, which also features other artists. The project was a surprise hit. It reached #2 on the French charts and went Platinum in France. The success of this record inspired St-Pier to continue in a spiritual direction. She released two more albums dedicated to Saint Thérèse’s message: Aimer c’est tout donner in 2018 and Croire in 2020. Both albums delved into contemporary Christian music, blending her pop vocals with inspirational lyrics.
In 2022, she followed up with Jeanne, an album honoring Saint Joan of Arc. These devotional projects cemented her transition into faith-based music. St-Pier often performs these songs in churches and at religious events, connecting with audiences on a spiritual level. She even released a Christmas album in 2023, featuring classic carols and hymns. This phase of her career shows Natasha St-Pier’s evolution from pop star to an artist unafraid to express her spirituality through music.
Television and Media Career
In addition to singing, Natasha St-Pier became a familiar face on television. Starting in the 2010s, she took on roles as a TV host and coach. In 2011, she co-hosted a primetime tribute concert for Serge Gainsbourg on French television. The next year, she presented a special called “We Love Céline” dedicated to Céline Dion. Her natural charisma led to a regular hosting job in 2013–2014 on the weekly music show Les Chansons d’abord (Songs First) on France 3. On that program, St-Pier showcased new talents and even helped introduce France’s Eurovision entry for 2014.
Meanwhile, she also joined the popular talent competition The Voice as a coach. Natasha St-Pier was one of the four coaches on The Voice Belgique (the French-speaking Belgian edition of The Voice) during its second and third seasons. Her guidance and friendly personality were appreciated by viewers and contestants alike. Over the years, she continued to make guest appearances and even tried radio hosting for a time. In 2024, St-Pier took on a new challenge by competing in the French edition of Dancing with the Stars (Danse avec les stars, Season 13). She amazed audiences with her dancing skills and went on to win the competition with her professional partner.
Personal Life and Charity Involvement
Natasha St-Pier’s personal life has also been a journey marked by love and resilience. In March 2012, she married her longtime boyfriend Grégory Quillacq, a firefighter who served in the Paris rescue brigade. The couple welcomed a son, Bixente, in November 2015. Bixente was born with a congenital heart condition that required delicate surgery in infancy, but he recovered well. This experience deeply affected St-Pier. It strengthened her faith and motivated her to help others. She became the patron of a French charity supporting children with heart defects, hoping to improve the lives of families facing similar challenges.
St-Pier has also lent her voice to other charitable causes. She has been a regular participant in Les Enfoirés, the famous annual charity concerts in France that benefit the Restaurants du Cœur food bank. She performed in Les Enfoirés many times alongside other stars to raise money for those in need. In her personal life, not all was smooth, however. In 2021, St-Pier announced that she and her husband were in the process of divorce. It was a difficult period, but she focused on her son and personal growth. She even became a certified yoga instructor and wrote a book on yoga to help other parents cope with stress. By 2025, Natasha St-Pier is happily rebuilding her life and continues to balance her family, faith, and artistic career.
