Who Is Lou-Adriane Cassidy? Her Music and 2026 ADISQ Wins

Verified November 9, 2026, at 4:01 a.m. UTC.

Lou-Adriane Cassidy is a Quebec singer-songwriter whose French-language music moves between pop, folk and chanson. At the November 8, 2026 ADISQ Gala, she won female artist of the year, adding to a Félix for adult contemporary album of the year awarded to Triste Animal at the Premier Gala earlier that week.

The honors follow a breakthrough year in which Cassidy and her collaborators collected 12 Félix trophies across the 2025 ADISQ ceremonies. For listeners discovering her now, her two 2025 albums offer a useful introduction: Journal d’un Loup-Garou brought her a wider audience, while Triste Animal presents another side of her voice and musical range.

Destaques

• Cassidy won female artist of the year at the 2026 ADISQ Gala.
• Triste Animal won adult contemporary album of the year at the 2026 Premier Gala.
• Her 2025 album Journal d’un Loup-Garou made the Polaris Music Prize short list.
• Start with “Dis-moi dis-moi dis-moi” and “Jamais tout à fait” to hear songs associated with the two albums.

Why is Lou-Adriane Cassidy in the news?

Cassidy’s latest recognition comes from the ADISQ ceremonies, which award Félix trophies to artists and music professionals in Quebec. The organization’s 2026 gala results list her as female artist of the year. At the November 4 Premier Gala, Triste Animal won the adult contemporary album category, according to ADISQ’s earlier results.

Those awards build on her 2025 success rather than marking the beginning of her career. That year’s 12 trophies were spread across the main, Premier and industry galas; they included recognition for her songs, performances and the work behind her recordings. The distinction matters because the total reflects several ceremonies and contributors, not 12 awards presented to her during one televised evening.

Who is Lou-Adriane Cassidy, and where did she get her start?

Cassidy is an artist from Quebec City who writes and performs primarily in French. Her debut album, C’est la fin du monde à tous les jours, arrived in 2019. She followed it with Lou-Adriane Cassidy vous dit : Bonsoir in 2021, establishing a catalog before her wider breakthrough in 2025.

Her work also connects her to a generation of Quebec musicians. She joined Ariane Roy and Thierry Larose for Le Roy, la Rose et le Lou[p], a collaborative performance project that won the 2024 Félix for reinterpretation show of the year. Her label, Bravo musique, traces that project alongside her solo career.

What does Lou-Adriane Cassidy’s music sound like?

Her catalog is rooted in French-language songwriting but is not confined to one style. Journal d’un Loup-Garou brings together keyboards, guitars, drums, strings and electronic programming. Its album credits name Alexandre Martel as producer and credit him and Cassidy with arrangements; the record also features contributions from N NAO and Ariane Roy.

Triste Animal, a surprise release later in 2025, offers a useful contrast. Bravo musique describes its arrangements as more stripped down and identifies influences ranging from folk and soul to samba and jazz. Listening to both albums gives newcomers a sense of how Cassidy’s singing sits in different settings, from fuller productions to more exposed arrangements.

The lyrics are in French, but English-speaking listeners can still begin with the sound of her delivery and the changes in each arrangement. Reading a translation alongside a song can add context; the original French titles are also the easiest way to find the recordings.

Which Lou-Adriane Cassidy albums and songs should you hear first?

• “Dis-moi dis-moi dis-moi”: Begin with the opening track of Journal d’un Loup-Garou. It won song of the year at the 2025 ADISQ Gala and was also shortlisted for the inaugural SOCAN Polaris Song Prize.
• Journal d’un Loup-Garou: Released January 24, 2025, the album contains 14 tracks, including “Cours, Cora, cours” and “Ariane.” It was shortlisted for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize, a Canadian album award.
• “Jamais tout à fait”: Try this song from Triste Animal for an introduction to Cassidy’s later 2025 release. It was a 2026 ADISQ song of the year nominee.
• Triste Animal: The fourth solo album appeared in May 2025, only months after Journal. Its Bandcamp page offers the full recording and credits.
• Lou-Adriane Cassidy vous dit : Bonsoir: Go back to the 2021 album to hear an earlier chapter of her solo work.

What comes next for Cassidy?

Her recent awards give new listeners several entry points into an already substantial catalog. In a November 2026 interview with TVA Nouvelles, Cassidy said she planned to slow down in 2027 and take time to consider what comes next. That is a stated plan, not a confirmed release schedule.

For performances and official releases, check Cassidy’s website before making travel plans; dates and availability can change.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lou-Adriane Cassidy from Quebec?

Yes. She is a singer-songwriter from Quebec City and is part of Quebec’s French-language music scene.

What award did she win at the 2026 ADISQ Gala?

She won female artist of the year at the main gala. Earlier, Triste Animal won adult contemporary album of the year at the Premier Gala.

What is a good first Lou-Adriane Cassidy song?

“Dis-moi dis-moi dis-moi” is a strong starting point: it opens Journal d’un Loup-Garou and won the 2025 Félix for song of the year.