Opening Show – Country Storm

Thursday, February 6, starting at 6 PM
Loto-Québec Stage

The Carnival kicks off in full force with Country Storm, promising to keep you energized from start to finish.

Get ready for a storm… but not just any storm! A storm of country, cowboys, music, and snowy festivities with Francis Degrandpré, hosted by none other than Marto Napoli and the splendid Patricia Vincent.

Imagine Nashville landing right in the heart of the Carnival, with cowboy boots, hats, and warm, catchy choruses that heat up even February’s coldest nights. It’s the year’s biggest gathering of cowboys and country girls — Bonhomme style!

Show off your best dance moves with the Hurricane Dancer and sing your heart out with Justin Roy (from Classe Moyenne), as well as Ariane Simard and Francis Degrandpré.

Country Storm is like a Texas-style night… but under the Carnival’s falling snow. It’s music, dancing, laughter, and an atmosphere warm enough to melt the snow! And above all… we have a BIG SURPRISE in store. Be there!

Want to make the most of the evening? Get your Front-Row VIP Access here!

About the artists

Francis Degrandpré

Francis Degrandpré makes thousands of country fans sing along to his original songs. In 2023, he won the Félix Award for Country Album of the Year at the ADISQ, in addition to receiving three awards at the Gala Country in the categories Song of the Year, Contemporary Country Album, and Songwriter of the Year.
His second album, Se laisser aller, released in September 2024, promises to take his music even further.

Justin Roy

Originally from the Ontario–Québec border, Justin Roy is a bold singer-songwriter quickly making his mark on the francophone scene. A multi-instrumentalist trained in percussion, he now shines as a solo artist thanks to his overflowing energy and a catchy folk sound inspired by Québec’s great musical icons.
A young artist who is authentic, infectious, and undeniably promising.

Ariane Simard

Ariane Simard is an emerging singer-songwriter from the Outaouais region who first caught the public’s attention on La Voix 2023 (Marc Dupré’s team). An artist with a striking emotional sensitivity, she crafts an intimate, inviting folk universe, carried by songs like Traverser les saisons and her collaboration Chez nous ici with the band Classe Moyenne, as she prepares to release her debut French-language EP.