Julien Doré

Julien Doré, born on July 7, 1982, in Alès, France, is a multifaceted artist known for his talents as a singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He rose to fame as the champion of the fifth season of "Nouvelle Star," a popular French music competition broadcast on M6. Notably, he is also the great-great-grandson of Gustave Doré, a renowned 19th-century illustrator.

Doré spent his formative years in Lunel and pursued a literary baccalauréat at Louis Feuillade College before studying at the École des Beaux-Arts in Nîmes for five years. He initially showcased his musical prowess through the band Dig up Elvis and later co-founded the eclectic group "The Jean d'Ormesson Disco Suicide," which offered unique renditions of pop and disco classics. His charming persona earned him a spot in French Elle Magazine's "15 Sexiest Men" list in 2007.

His breakthrough came during "Nouvelle Star," where he captivated audiences with his ukulele performances, particularly his interpretations of "A la faveur de l'automne" and acoustic versions of hits like "Moi... Lolita" and "...Baby One More Time." Following his victory, Doré released three successful studio albums: "Ersatz" (2008), "Bichon" (2011), and "Løve" (2013), all of which achieved top-four rankings on the French Albums Chart, as well as charting in Belgium and Switzerland.

In addition to his solo work, Doré has collaborated with various artists, including a notable duet with Cœur de Pirate on "Pour un infidèle" in 2009. He also contributed to Sylvie Vartan's album "Soleil bleu" in 2010. More recently, he served as a guest coach on Season 4 of "The Voice: la plus belle voix," further showcasing his influence in