At tonight’s annual NRJ Awards in Cannes, France, Simple Plan and Marie-Mai won in the category “Francophone duo/band of the year” for their collaboration on the French version of the song Jet Lag that is featured on Simple Plan’s latest album “Get Your Heart On!”! On behalf of the whole band, Pierre, David and Marie-Mai accepted the award. Immediately after the win, Pierre tweeted: “We won!!!! SP fans you’re the best. Love you so much!” Below you can check out the first pictures of Pierre and David posing alongside Marie-Mai with their brand new NRJ Music Award:
It is important to add that Simple Plan have only been nominated to an NRJ Music Award once before – in 2007 – but only the 2012’s award is their first official win.
Below you can check out Simple Plan’s acceptance speech (in French):
WE WON!! ASTRONAUTS!! you’re the best!!!! Congratulations Simple Plan!!