Background
Giroux was born in Gatineau, Quebec.
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He first became known as a contestant on the television series Star Académie in 2004. He later had success with the radio hit "J"t"aimerai encore". He began playing guitar at age 12, and from age 16 performed in venues in the Outaouais region of Quebec.
In 2001, he participated in a number of contests including Tout nouveau, tout show where he was one of three finalists alongside Pierre Lapointe.
In 2004, his profile increased after being asked to participate in the reality television contest Star Académie. He toured with previous runner-up Marie-Élaine Thibert.
His debut album, Faut que j"te dise.., was released in 2005, and the single "J"t’aimerai encore" stayed at number one for nine weeks on the Top 100 Bachelor of Dental Surgery Francophone. In 2006, he understudied the lead role in the Québécois musical Dracula – Entre l"amour et la mort.
He also had roles in other musicals such as Joe Dassin – Louisiana grande fête musicale and Party Time.
His subsequent albums were En cavale in 2008, and Louisiana vie ça s"mérite in 2010, for which he wrote all the music and lyrics.
