French singer Vianney has presented a newly written hymn for Les Enfoirés, the renowned French charity band organized by Restos du Cœur, intending to record it with students from the reality television show Star Academy. The announcement came during a special outing on Saturday, November 7, 2026, where Vianney, acting as the godfather (parrain) for the 14th season of Star Academy, led the contestants on a countryside excursion in a forest setting. The group spent the night camping in tents around a campfire, an event designed to strengthen bonds and allow the participants to reconnect outside the studio environment. During the gathering, Vianney revealed that he composed the lyrics for the upcoming hymn earlier that morning. He explained his motivation for submitting the song, citing two main reasons: his role as godfather to the current Star Academy class and his commitment to Restos du Cœur. Noting that the contestants had visited a food sorting center related to the charity’s operations, Vianney stated he felt moved by their reaction. Consequently, he wished to include their voices in the recording, describing it as symbolic because they become an integral part of the song itself. He performed the track acoustically with his guitar, sharing verses with the students before the official acceptance of the hymn. The hymn features poetic and uplifting lyrics, including lines such as 'I give you back the flame, the one that lights up the soul,' 'I give you back the tears of a world that rumbles and goes off track,' and 'I give you back the dreams of a world so that walls fall down.' Vianney had previously announced his intention to enter the competition for the Enfoirés' hymn in October 2026, proposing a text with the collaboration of the Star Academy students. He expressed readiness for any outcome, stating that even if rejected, the effort of proposing a hymn featuring the students would be sufficient. [1]
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