While much of the U.S. spent Sunday evening glued to the Oscars, in France, most of the TV viewing population was caught up with the 25th edition of the Victoires de la Musique, France's version of the Grammys. With French legend Charles Aznavour presiding over the Parisian ceremony, the best in contemporary French music were all honored for their work throughout the past year, while one legendary American was honored for a lifetime of groundbreaking creativity.As MusicActu reports, Benjamin Biolay was the big winner on the men's side, taking home honors for male artist of the year, as well as album of the year for his appropriately titled 'La Superbe.' Meanwhile, Olivia Ruiz stole the show for the women, winning both female artist of the year and video of the year awards. The honoree of the night, though, was unquestionably Stevie Wonder, who was on hand to receive a lifetime achievement award, known as the 'Victoire d'honneur.' Wonder also performed a medley of some of his best known hits onstage, proving once more that however legendary his career may be, it's far from over.
