BIOGRAPHY

Between the French countryside and the vibrant pulse of Paris, Charlotte Amar, a.k.a. Frencha, has grafted her love for American country music onto a distinctly European sensibility. After putting her music on hold, it was her daughter Ava who rekindled the spark: “Why don’t you record, Mom?” That simple question became a manifesto.

Frencha returned to the studio, released Cactus Heart (2022), and caught the attention of producer Dean Miller — known for his work with Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson — who invited her to record in Nashville. From those sessions came “Grab That Chance”, an anthem declaring that it’s never too late to reignite the flame. The song was featured in Holler’splaylist “The Best Uplifting Country Songs”, setting her direction: songs that open the windows and let the light in.

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Her story with country music began at age nine, during a stay with a family in Virginia. Since then, she’s traded tiaras for cowboy hats, writing and composing in both English and French, embracing a dual identity — the storytelling honesty of Nashville and the nuanced softness of Paris.

Her new single, “Country Girl in Paris”, recorded between the U.S. and France, distills that alchemy: a tender ballad with delicate guitars and a romantic stroll along the Seine — released on February 14. It’s a sonic postcard where the lights of the Eiffel Tower meet the glow of Music City.

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Inspired by Miranda Lambert (tradition), Kacey Musgraves (modern silkiness), Chris Stapleton (poetic depth), Abby Anderson (groove), and Shania Twain (a pioneer in France), she also draws from legends like John Denver, Willie Nelson, and Jimmy Buffett — alongside French icons Johnny Hallyday, Diane Tell, and Charles Aznavour.
Her ambition? To build a lasting bridge between American country music and the French touch, with songs that bring smiles, hope, and love.