Glorious is a French worship pop band founded in Valence in the early 2000s by the Pouzin brothers. Now based in Lyon, they have released about a dozen albums, sold over 300,000 copies, and play around fifty concerts a year. Their songs are sung in churches across every Christian tradition.
Glorious is the pioneer of French-language “worship pop.” The band was born in Valence in the early 2000s, led by the Pouzin brothers, after returning from the World Youth Day in Rome, an experience that changed their lives. Inspired by English-language worship music, they set out to offer French speakers songs of adoration with the sound of modern pop: guitars, synths, and choruses that stick with you from the first listen.
Now based in Lyon, the band has released about a dozen albums and sold over 300,000 copies, playing around fifty concerts a year. Born in the Catholic world, Glorious is sung today well beyond it: their songs are part of the shared repertoire of countless churches, across every tradition. A band that has become, almost without meaning to, a craftsman of unity among Christians.
If you're discovering Glorious, start with “Saint-Esprit (Voici mon cœur),” their most-listened song with over 25 million views: a simple, repeated prayer that has carried countless people through worship.
- Origin
- Valence, then Lyon (France)
- Style
- Worship pop
- Active since
- Early 2000s
- Must-know
- Saint-Esprit (Voici mon cœur), over 25 million views
- Discography
- About fifteen studio and live albums since 2002, from their self-titled debut to “Yeshua” (2024)
How did Glorious begin?
It all began with the World Youth Day in Rome, an experience that changed the Pouzin brothers' lives. Back in Valence, they set out to give French speakers what they had seen in English-language worship: songs of adoration carried by the sound of modern pop, guitars, synths, and choruses that stick with you from the first listen.
The band then settled in Lyon, from where it reaches French speakers everywhere: about a dozen albums, more than 300,000 copies sold, and around fifty concerts a year.
What makes Glorious distinctive?
Born in the Catholic world, Glorious is sung today well beyond it: their songs are part of the shared repertoire of countless churches, across every tradition. A band that has become, almost without meaning to, a craftsman of unity among Christians.
Where should you start to discover Glorious?
Start with “Saint-Esprit (Voici mon cœur),” their most-listened song with over 25 million views: a simple, repeated prayer that has carried countless people through worship. Then move on to the three other songs below, and explore the playlists on this site that feature Glorious.
songs
Saint-Esprit (Voici mon cœur)
Their signature song: an invocation of the Holy Spirit that has become a classic of French-language worship.
Laisse-moi te parler de Jésus
A sung testimony, direct and joyful, perfect to share with someone who has questions about faith.
Je n'ai que ma prière
The song for days when only the essentials remain: turning to God with empty hands.
Aucun autre que toi
A stripped-down declaration of worship, built for congregational singing.
Discography
- 2024Yeshua
- 2023Ruah
- 2021Royaume, vol. 2
- 2020Royaume, vol. 1
- 2018Promesse
- 2017Noël
- 2017Messe du frat (Fraternel 2017)· a Mass recorded live at the Frat, with Église Lyon Centre
- 20161 000 échos
- 2015Messe de la Grâce· recorded with the band Hopen and the Lyon Centre Sainte-Blandine parish
- 2015Fraternel (Frat 2015)· live album recorded at the Frat
- 2013Electro pop louange
- 2013Live Frat 2013· live album recorded at the Frat
- 2011Live Frat 2011· live album recorded at the Frat
- 2010Citoyens des Cieux
- 2008Génération louange
- 2006Des ombres et des lumières
- 2003Libre
- 2002Glorious· the band's first album
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Glorious?
Glorious is a French worship pop band led by the Pouzin brothers. Founded in Valence in the early 2000s and now based in Lyon, they have released about a dozen albums and play around fifty concerts a year across the French-speaking world.
What is Glorious's best-known song?
“Saint-Esprit (Voici mon cœur)” is their most-listened song, with over 25 million views: a simple, repeated prayer that has become a classic of French-language worship, sung in countless churches.
Is Glorious a Catholic or Protestant band?
Glorious was born in the Catholic world, but their songs are now sung well beyond it: they are part of the shared repertoire of churches across every Christian tradition, making the band a craftsman of unity among Christians.
How many albums has Glorious released?
Since their self-titled debut album in 2002, Glorious has released about fifteen studio and live albums, including several Masses and live recordings at the Frat. The most recent are “Ruah” (2023) and “Yeshua” (2024).
How long has Glorious been around?
Glorious was born in Valence in the early 2000s, after the Pouzin brothers returned deeply changed from the World Youth Day in Rome. The band later settled in Lyon, where it continues to write music and perform live more than twenty years after its beginnings.
Where can you listen to Glorious's albums?
Glorious's albums are available on CD on the band's official website and in Christian bookstores, as well as for streaming on platforms such as Deezer, Spotify, and Apple Music. The official website also features news about their concerts.