Mario Pelchat Dominates Again with a Bold Comeback

To mark his 60th birthday, Mario Pelchat unveiled a brand-new album, a project steeped in maturity and emotion that’s already turning heads across the province.

The album is titled Duets for My 60th Birthday (the French title Duos de mes 60 ans), and it has already climbed to the top of Quebec’s sales charts since its release two weeks ago.

As of today, the album has sold more than 4,507 copies. You can snag a copy exclusively at all Jean Coutu branches in Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario, for CA$16.99 plus tax.

Renowned Collaborators

Among them, you’ll find…

Over the course of this large-scale project, Mario Pelchat had the privilege of collaborating with no fewer than thirteen celebrated artists from a range of musical backgrounds, each leaving a distinctive imprint on Francophone song. The lineup includes some of the best-loved voices such as Ginette Reno, a longtime artistic partner, Patrick Bruel, Isabelle Boulay, Garou, Lynda Lemay, PETiTOM, Chimène Badi, Maurane, Daniel Lavoie, Bruno Pelletier, Anggun, Anne Sila, and Slimane.

A truly extraordinary array of talents!

“Mario Pelchat unveils today his new album: Duets for My 60th Birthday… This project brings together 13 exceptional collaborations with renowned artists from Quebec and the international scene. Among them are Ginette Reno, Isabelle Boulay, Lynda Lemay, Garou, Bruno Pelletier, Patrick Bruel, PETiTOM and many more! The album Duets for My 60th Birthday is now available exclusively in all Jean Coutu stores across Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario. As part of this partnership, Mario Pelchat will meet fans at several Jean Coutu locations in Quebec. The singer-songwriter will also make his much-anticipated return as a coach on La Voix (Quebec’s version of The Voice) beginning January 2026, continuing his dedication to guiding and mentoring rising talent,” announced the label, MP3 Disques.

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Each collaboration adds a unique hue to the album, weaving a mosaic of styles where the lyricism of the songs meets the richness of the arrangements.

This project, conceived as a true celebration of music and friendship, showcases Mario Pelchat’s ability to bring artists together around a shared passion: telling, through song, the great human stories.

A Jean Coutu Store Tour

To capitalize on the album’s rapid rise, Mario Pelchat will embark on a tour of Jean Coutu stores across Quebec, stopping in Sherbrooke (October 29, 2025), Quebec City (November 1, 2025), Lévis (November 1, 2025), Gatineau (November 6, 2025), Laval (November 7, 2025), Saint-Hyacinthe (November 18, 2025), Longueuil (November 18, 2025), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (November 19, 2025), Berthierville (November 21, 2025), Terrebonne (November 21, 2025), Joliette (November 24, 2025), Saint-Hubert (November 25, 2025), Boucherville (November 26, 2025), Brossard (November 26, 2025) and Delson (December 13, 2025).

This new Mario Pelchat album stands as a unifying work, at once intimate and grandiose, reflecting the depth of an artist who is fully in command of his craft.

Have you listened to his new album yet? We’d love to hear what you think!

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