The 55th Annual JUNO Awards

were back in Ontario right back in downtown Hamilton where I first and last attended in 2015.

It was the 1st time in a decade and the 7th time since Hamilton played host to the JUNOS.

CONGRATS to Kristy Fletcher was Appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), who will also continue as President of MusiCounts!

DID YOU KNOW?

3 WALT GREALIS AWARDS

157 1st Time Nominees

Total Nominations: 248 nominations across 47 categories.

Regional Representation: Alberta saw a 4% increase in representation (16% of total), while Quebec dropped to 15% (from 20% in 2025). British Columbia remained stable at 13%.

Gender Breakdown: Male artists represent 51% of nominees, women 31.5%, mixed-gender groups 16%, and non-binary/two-spirit artists 1.5%.

1st Latin Music Recording Category

66 Factor Nominees in 30 categories

1200 attended March 28 Gala Awards

Drone Light Show Canada lit up Hamilton sky

2027 Junos will be hosted back in Winnipeg MB

2nd Juno win for Maestro Fresh Wes since 1st in 1991

1st time back in Hamilton in 11 years and the 7th overall hosting

Adult Alternative Album Award was a TIE going to both Bahamas & Begonia

Government of Canada donated $1.5 million to the JUNOS in support.

5oth Anniversary for Instrumental Album of the Year

5th Anniversary of the Traditional Indigenous Artist or Group of The Year.

CBC celebrates 8th year since 2018 as the televised home of The Juno Awards.

CBC has been the primary broadcaster of the Juno Awards for a total of

over 35 years spanning multiple decades. While they have not held the rights consecutively, they have been the home of the Junos for the vast majority of its televised history, with their current tenure beginning in 2018

and The 2025 JUNO Awards saw a 400% increase in streaming (825,000+ streams) and attracted over 2.8 million national TV viewers.

Here are the 2026 streaming stats:

WANT TO CONGRATULATE the Anthem presented winning recipient of the 2026 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year, which spotlights the most exceptional music educators across Canada. I was to be a Music Therapist, that was my dream. So this award stands out the highest in my books!!!

MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity, revealed the nominees for the 2026 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award, presented by Anthem Entertainment. The winner of this prestigious award, which recognizes excellence in music education, was announced at The 55th Annual JUNO Awards in Hamilton, ON on March 29, 2026.

The MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award, now in its 21st year, celebrates the impact, innovation, and passion demonstrated by music educators across the country. This year’s nominees embodied the characteristics of an exceptional music teacher, from fostering inclusivity to advocating for the importance of music education in all schools nationwide.

The finalists for the 2026 MusiCounts Teacher of the Y

ear Award, presented by Anthem Entertainment were:

WINNER IN RED:

Zeda Ali - Sunny View Middle School - Brampton, ON
Lynn Harper - Chateauguay Valley Regional High School - Ormstown, QC
Alex Hutcheon - Cremona School - Cremona, AB
Isabelle Lemieux - École Caps-des-Neiges - Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges, QC
Raquel McIntosh - Adelaide Hoodless Elementary School - Hamilton, ON

The winner received a JUNO Award statuette, a $10,000 cash prize, and a grant for their school through the MusiCounts School Music Funding Program. Please visit musicounts.ca

Hamilton saw thousands of visitors for the Juno Awards, it's also likely they saw a $12-million spending bump at local hotels, music venues, bars and restaurants.

The awards night was held at the newly renovated TD Coliseum on March 29 and drew much of the Canadian music industry to Hamilton's core, along with fans, said Greg Dunnett, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce president and CEO.

"Big shows draw in big big audiences with disposable income," he said. "And hosting major events gets the message out across the country that [TD Coliseum] is a brand new, beautiful venue that changes the landscape for our downtown."

To further celebrate the Junos, Tourism Hamilton promoted a series of six free surprise shows in Hamilton and neighbouring cities throughout this month of March with each artist being revealed 24 hours before showtime on the organization's Instagram account. LØLØ played at Sonic Hall in Guelph on the evening of March 1. The St. Catharines show is next on March 7. After that, it was back in Hamilton on March 14, Paris on March 15, and Burlington on March 16 which also included a Mississauga show too. Tourism Hamilton ran an exhibit at its visitor centre called Punching In, about the local music scene.

Six Nations concert

There was an Indigenous-led, multi-artist concert in Six Nations of the Grand River called Dwadę’nyŏta’ Shęh nigaęno’dę:s or We Celebrate Our Music on March 21 at 7 p.m. located at Gathering Place by the Grand in Ohsweken, the show was open to all with entry by donation to the Woodland Cultural Centre.

It featured:

Bluegrass Band
Derek Miller
The Healers
Jace Martin
James Wilson
Josh Miller
Keris Hill
Lacey Hill
Logan Staats
Murray Porter
Semiah
Shub
Six Nations Womens Singers
Skye Dancers

Local concert series

Around Hamilton, a series of concerts and events took place at restaurants, cafés and venues. Tourism Hamilton was promoting shows from Feb. 21 to March 27. Some were ticketed and some were free, included:

A March 5 multi-restaurant tour in Waterdown featuring artists Alfie Smith, Brad James and The Dunlop Brothers. Attendees will sample dishes at three restaurants and hear different genres of music.
A March 14 concert at printer Print905 on Ottawa Street featuring Tung Le.
Evan Rotella, Astrid Young and Samantha Ava playing at Selo Cafe & Wine Bar in Hess Village on March 24.
A fashion show at The Zoetic on Concession Street featuring Noise Pollution School of Rock on March 27.

CBC Music hosted a series of concerts called Road to the Junos. A classical concert postponed due to weather which then became a 7 p.m. show on March 11, hosted by In Concert’s Paolo Pietropaolo, CBC Classical Road to the Junos which spotlite musicians and composers with roots in Hamilton.

The ticketed event was on the McMaster University campus at the L.R. Wilson Concert Hall and was to be recorded for broadcast on March 29.

Jim Cuddy & Friends, March 26

On March 26, Jim Cuddy & Friends brought their annual tradition to Hamilton's newest music venue, Ridiculous Night Club, according to ticket site eventbrite. The show also featured The Devin Cuddy Band

Q - At the same time as the Kickoff Concert, CBC Radio's Q hosted a live audience taping at Theatre Aquarius. The ticketed program included interviews and performances with Begonia, Jade LeMac, Sister Ray, and comedian Adam Christie. TOBi, Jully Black and Saukrates performed together and sat for a discussion. Q will also premiered a song from a new Tragically Hip musical It’s a Good Life if You Don’t Weaken.

Chair's Reception Presented by Live Nation Canada.

An industry invited event no public access was held Fri Mar 27 at Liuna Station that gathered key industry figures, executives, members of Government, local representatives who contributed and media.

KICKOFF CONCERT was held at 8pm on March 26 at The Music Hall | 24 Main St W in da Hammer. Hamilton. The official launch of Canada’s Biggest Week in Music started at the JUNO Kickoff Concert. This high-energy concert-style showcase featured powerhouse performances from some of Canada’s top-charting and rising stars, bringing together the city’s never-before-heard sounds, unforgettable moments, and the loudest cheers kicked JUNO Week off on the right note. FEATURED: James Barker Band, Kalsey Kulyk, Robyn Ottolini, Sacha, and The Redhill Valleys.

JUNO COMEDY had 2 SHOWS which was presented by SiriusXM Canada March 26 at 7pm at Levity Comedy Club. JUNO Comedy Show was Presented by SiriusXM Canada, and hosted by Zabrina Douglas where our home-grown comedians delivered hilarious performances that didn’t miss a beat. From rising jokesters to seasoned pros who know how to land every punchline, this show left you falling out o your seat laughing. FEATURED: Adam Christie, Charlie Demers, Dave Merheje, and Faris Hytiaa.

JUNOfest was held on March 27-28 and presented by CBC was bigger, louder, and ignited Hamilton with the sounds of Canada’s top musical talent! Two epic nights, experienced high-energy, genre-spanning music, which featured live performances from your favourite Canadian musicians and JUNO nominees across Hamilton’s various iconic stages. One digital pass unlocked countless memories and one of the most unforgettable music experiences of the year!

JUNO FEST WEEK was March 27-28 and shows were held during Juno Fest at hotspots like: Mills Hardware, Corktown Pub, Music Hall, Henry's on James, Club Absinthe, Ooey Gooeys, The Bright Room just to name but a few. These performances featured artists: Amelia Maxwell, Ammoye, Anna Sofia, Annie Claude Deschenes, Bells Larsen, Billianne, Blunt Chunks, Burs, Caity Gyorgy and Mark Limacher, Cam Kahin, Carrie Clark, Chris LaRocca, CODE Quartet, Computer, cootie catcher, Dumb Crush, Ebril, Falls of The Elderly, Felix Cartal, Feura, Fito Blanko, Garnetta Cromwella and DaGroovmasters, GRAE, Great Lake Swimmers, Ivy Gardens, JayWood, Jordan Astra, Junkhouse, Just Ideas, Kali Horse, Katie Tupper, Korea Town Acid, Laila Biali, Lia Pappas Kemps, Lindsay Schoolcraft, Los Chukos, Loversteeth, LU KALA, Mariel Buckley, Mario Puglia, Mattie Leon, Mauvey, Miss Emily, MXJ, Myst Milano, Nicolette & The Nobodies, poolblood, Puma June, Rachel Bobbit, Ralph Nyoni, Sadboi, Sabastian Gaskin, Shawnee Kish, Siibii, Silverstein, Sister Ray, Smug LLC, Status/Non-Status, Steve Marriner, Steve Strongman, Superstar Crush, Tedy, and Ten Minute Detour, Terra Lighfoot, and Tia Wood.

Songwriter's Circle was at 8pm on March 27th at First Ontario Concert Hall and was presented by SOCAN and FACTOR in association with Music Publishers Canada. Shared were the stories and meanings behind your favourite songs. This intimate, live-taped event transcended beyond the studio, offering candid conversations and acoustic performances that created memorable connections between artists and audiences. Known as the jewel of the JUNOS, Songwriters’ Circle was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that left you floored by unforgettable performances by: Aysanabee, Bahamas, Hayley Gene Penner, Jade LeMac, James Barker, Mariel Budkley, Savannah Re, with Sofia Camara and Nate Ferraro.

Playlist Storytellers live event series featured Cadence Weapon, Haviah Mighty, Hilary Henderson, Ben Rispin and Tor Lukasik-Foss.

HONOURING CEREMONY presented by Destination Indigenous was at First Ontario Concert Hall 1030 am March 28th which celebrated the diversity of Indigenous music and art representing the many flourishing Indigenous cultures across Turtle Island, honorably hosted by Falen Johnson, paying tribute to the voices shaping the future of Indigenous creativity in Canada. Featured powerful performances by: Allied Nations, Little Creek Singers, Siibii, and YB Nakota

Hamilton Public Library on March 28th played host to this year's Junior JUNOS Presented by CBC Kids & Hamilton Public Library was a family-friendly event that featured performances by the 2026 JUNO nominees for Children’s Album of the Year. Fans of all ages experienced a morning filled with music and storytelling! This is the gathering place for people and ideas, enabling a lifetime of learning, engagement, and possibility, making it the perfect venue for music’s biggest little fans which FEATURED Ari Cui Cui, Chris McKhool, Ginalina, Hip Kids Music, Young Maestro aka Wes Williams or Maestro Fresh Wes.

Juno Stories from The Studio was held in the afternoon of March 28 at Hamilton Public Library with FEATURED PANELISTS: Jason Dufour, Joel Stouffer, Karen Kosowski.

Welcome Reception Presented by Ontario Creates was Saturday March 28 at Hamilton Convention Center with RED CARPET ARRIVALS and later Gala Awards was a VIP Industry event which featured performances by Fredz, Isabella Lovestory, Manitou Mkwa Singers, Ryan Ofei, and Saya Gray.

JUNO AWARDS WELCOME RECEPTION AND AWARDS GALA was held on SAT. MARCH 28 at Hamilton Convention Centre, which is always a private industry-only event and invited private selected media, but is live-streamed as always on CBC Music/CBC GEM, and presented by Music Canada, which celebrates the best in Canadian music with unforgettable performances and 40+ award presentations featuring emerging artists, icons, and industry builders and media. The gala was hosted by CBC Music’s Damhnait Doyle and Odario Williams, which FEATURED PERFORMERS: Fredz, Isabella Lovestory, Manitou Mkwa Singers, Ryan Ofei, and Saya Gray.

FYI HIGHLIGHT SECTION- The 2026 JUNO Awards introduce a new category: Latin Music Recording of the Year, recognizing excellence across all Latin genres and languages in Canada.

JUNOS SKIP ORANGE CARPET & PERONI PRE SHOW LOUNGE SUN MAR 29

JUNOS SKIP ORANGE CARPET FAN ZONE SUN MAR 29 TD COLLISEUM where the first-come, first-served participants were provided with wristbands so fans remained here throughout the Orange Carpet event; which was a safe space open to all ages.

Three iconic forces in Canadian hip-hop: Maestro Fresh Wes, Michie Mee, and Muzion, whose groundbreaking work helped shape the genre and give it a sound unmistakably Canadian, have been honoured by Canada Post for Black History Month.

MEMORIAL SECTION - was a beautiful segment that recognized individuals who made meaningful contributions to the Canadian music industry, including musicians, broadcasters, journalists, and industry executives who past on since 2025 awards. A friend of mine was amongst the remembered, Nick Panaseiko Sr. (often associated with London, Ontario, but worked extensively in the music industry): A prominent music promoter who worked with artists like the Rolling Stones, Queen, and KISS, Nick passed away on July 31, 2025, after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

Humanitarian Award Inductee is Billy Talent: Who is recognized with the Humanitarian Award for their deeply rooted and long-standing commitment to social impact, philanthropy, and community support, a commitment that has been a part of the band’s ethos since their earliest days. From their first performances at their high school raising food for local food banks, the band has consistently used their platform to support causes both in Canada and around the world. Over nearly three decades, Billy Talent has maintained a significant and sustained relationship with organizations including Make Music Matter, War Child, and MS Canada, contributing time, resources, and creative leadership to initiatives supporting children affected by conflict, communities impacted by trauma, and young people living with multiple sclerosis. Through benefit concerts, ticket surcharges, royalty donations, dedicated fundraising initiatives such as F.U.M.S., advocacy, and hands-on participation, the band’s efforts have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and generated global awareness for humanitarian causes. Their work reflects a genuine belief in the power of music to create connection, inspire action, and drive meaningful change, embodying the spirit of the JUNO Humanitarian Award.

Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee is Nelly Furtado: https://www.nellyfurtado.com/

Alessia Cara, Jully Black, Shawn Desman, Tanya Tagaq, and special surprise guests performed a medley tribute from Nelly Furtado's more than 20-year career. The set was led by Furtado’s longstanding musical director, Herag Sanbalian.

Nelly has over 20 billion streams, 35 million albums sold worldwide, and multiple #1 hit singles, Nelly Furtado is an undisputed icon whose innovative songwriting shaped an era and transformed pop music. Her unique “Nelly sound” has earned her Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, 10 JUNO Awards, Multi-Platinum certifications, and millions of fans around-the-world. Effortlessly maintaining her place at the forefront of culture, the multi-talented musician and songwriter has landed three #1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, five within the top ten, has charted #1 on the US Latin Billboard chart, with sold-out arenas around the world. In 2024, Nelly Furtado released her highly anticipated album 7, which she wrote and co-produced. The collection of celebratory and liberated pop music received praise and anticipation for the album from Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New York Times, Zane Lowe, Vogue Italy, NME, Complex, Vulture, PAPER Magazine, Grammy.com, Zach Sang, MTV, Stereogum, Wonderland, The Line of Best Fit, and publications around the world. Inspired by an “inner revolution”, Nelly Furtado is an artist thriving in her purpose, continuing her legacy of elevating pop music.

The Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose work has significantly impacted the growth and development of the Canadian music industry with this years RECIPIENTS being Alexander Mair, Sandy Pandya, and Vinny Cinquemani.

Alexander AL Mair is a Canadian industry trailblazer Alexander Mair is one of the most significant figures in the history of the country’s music industry. After a period as business manager of Gordon Lightfoot, he co-founded Attic Records with Tom Williams, which became the largest and most successful independent record company in Canadian history. Attic launched the careers of dozens of Canadian artists, and Mr. Mair’s extensive international contacts supported artists in finding success in Canada and, in many cases, reaching even wider audiences internationally. In addition to his successful business career, Mr. Mair has played a prominent role in a wide variety of Canadian music industry associations, volunteering his considerable expertise to more than half a dozen vital organizations. He played a major role in building the basic infrastructure of an industry that was in its infancy until the implementation of the Canadian content regulations. In fact, Mair — as the business manager of an iconic Canadian artist and as a member of the board of Canada’s leading performing rights society — played an important role in urging the passage of what has become known as “CanCon.”

Sandy Pandya is an accomplished career in the music industry are often abridged to pivotal moments, but real legacies are built in between the highlights. For Sandy Pandya, an admired and formidable music executive, entrepreneur, and artist advocate, that legacy has been shaped over more than 25 years of sustained leadership and impact. A proud Canadian of Gujarati heritage, Pandya has helped shape modern artist management by combining sharp business strategy with a deeply artist-first ethos. Her scene-building instincts, shaped by family and community, have informed every chapter of her career, guiding decisions that continue to resonate across generations of artists and creators. For Pandya, there is no shortage of top-tier achievements, including gold records, chart toppers, and countless awards. These successes span decades, genres, and markets, from Toronto’s 1990s indie scene to today’s global, viral-driven music landscape. From promoter to indie label and major, artist manager to independent founder and industry collaborator, her career reflects both the courage to make decisions and the experience to make the right ones. A short list of the Pandyamonium management roster, which included The Waltons, Lowest of the Low, Serena Ryder, Hayden, Hawksley Workman, Jully Black, Doc McKinney, Tegan and Sara, and TALK, reflects Pandya’s keen sense of talent, potential, timing, and long-term development. Known for landmark negotiations that expanded what was possible for Canadian talent, her advocacy helped set new precedents beyond traditional label deals, advancing creative, artist-forward structures that balance ambition with sustainability. Her definitive role, artist manager, is one she has embodied with passion, determination, and drive. At the heart of Pandya’s management philosophy is a commitment to artist development and creative expression balanced alongside personal well-being and mental health, principles she championed long before wellness became a central industry conversation. That commitment continues today through ArtHaus, her Toronto-based creative ecosystem integrating management, label, publishing, and nonprofit initiatives, and through SAMA, the South Asian Music Accelerator she launched in 2025 to support Canadian artists of South Asian heritage. Inspired by a lifelong belief in mentorship, access, and community, Pandya remains as influential a force in the music industry today as she has been in every era that preceded it. Giving back and giving forward, Sandy Pandya is an impressive and impassioned citizen of the music industry, a true champion of artists.

Vinny Cinquemani - Few individuals have shaped the live music industry in Canada as profoundly as Vinny Cinquemani. Often credited with bringing Canadian artists to the forefront, Cinquemani, the Co-President of Paquin Artist Agency, has been instrumental in creating opportunities for domestic talent, helping them achieve recognition at home and beyond. A fierce negotiator and a master strategist, Cinquemani is celebrated for his ability to devise long-term career trajectories for artists while delivering exceptional results for his artists. His dedication to excellence is evident in his attention to detail, whether evaluating a deal’s nuances or ensuring his clients’ visions are realized. Cinquemani’s accolades underscore his impact: he has been named Canadian Booking Agent of the Year 10 times at the Canadian Music Industry Awards and twice received Performance Magazine’s International Agent/Promoter of the Year honour. In 2024, and 2025, he was voted the #1 Agency/Agent in Billboard’s Top 100 Power Players in Canada and also voted one of Billboard’s top Global Power Players in 2025. His illustrious roster reads like a who’s who of Canadian and international talent, including Bryan Adams, Michael Bublé, Jann Arden, Simple Plan, Johnny Reid, Amanda Marshall, The Offspring, Tom Cochrane, David Foster, and Kim Mitchell, among others. He has also worked as an agent with Rush for 40 years, Triumph, Burton Cummings, Anne Murray, Sarah McLachlan, The Parachute Club, and numerous other artists. Vinny Cinquemani’s career is a testament to his visionary leadership, unwavering dedication to artists, and his monumental impact on the Canadian and international music landscapes. FITTING to have Tom Cochrane represent Vinny his much deserved award.

The JUNO International Achievement Award honors Canadian talent who have not only topped charts but who have also raised the profile of Canadian music around the world, something Daniel Caesar has achieved through his strong international success. Since emerging as a defining voice in modern R&B, Caesar has built a successful international career marked by critical acclaim and deep cultural connection with his fans. His breakthrough album Freudian achieved, double platinum certification in Canada, platinum certification in the United States and even further established his worldwide recognition. He reached new global heights with “Peaches,” his chart-topping collaboration with Justin Bieber, which debuted at No. 1 internationally and became one of the most streamed songs of its year. Caesar’s most recent release, Son of Spergy, debuted in the top five on the Billboard 200 and at number one on the Billboard R&B Album Chart, marking his highest-charting body of work yet and first US Top 10 album. The album highlights himself in the pursuit of purer, healthier relationships. Son Of Spergy is a defining step towards that goal. With a devoted and growing audience across key international markets, Daniel Caesar continues to elevate Canadian music globally through his distinct voice and artistic vision.

Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by National Arts Centre went to legendary JONI MITCHELL

Joni Mitchell, is the beloved Canadian singer-songwriter, has profoundly impacted folk, rock, pop and jazz music through her distinctive voice, innovative guitar playing, and a unique ability to craft poetic and thought-provoking lyrics. Her prolific recording career began in 1968, resulting in a remarkable 19 studio albums and six live records. She is celebrated for her ability to seamlessly blend folk, jazz, and rock influences to create an instantly recognizable sound that is both timely and timeless. Her classic songs like “Big Yellow Taxi,” “A Case of You,” “Help Me,” and “Both Sides, Now,” continue to strike a chord with listeners. Beyond her musical talents, Mitchell is also a gifted painter, having said she considers herself a “painter derailed by circumstance,” and her artwork often graces her album covers, underscoring her boundless creativity. For nearly six decades, Mitchell’s extensive contributions to music have earned her numerous accolades. She is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (1997), a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (1981), a laureate of the Polar Music Prize (1996), and a recipient of both the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize (2023) as well as Kennedy Center Honors (2021). Rolling Stone ranks her among the greatest songwriters, singers, and guitarists of all time.

Performers at the 55th Annual Juno Awards saw Allison Russell, Arkells, Cameron Whitcomb, Daniel Caesar, Joni Mitchell, Mae Martin, Sarah McLachlan, The Beaches, Nelly Furtado, and William Prince, as well, Mico, with Sofia Camara shared the stage in the hammer at this year's Juno Awards

Presenters consisted of Begonia, Billy Talent, Melanie Fiona, and PWHL and Team Canada Olympic hockey players Sarah Nurse and Renata Fast.

DRUM ROLL PLEASE ....

THE OFFICIAL 2026 JUNO Award Winners ARE in RED :

TD JUNO FAN CHOICE

bbno$ Independent*Broke/CMG
Cameron Whitcomb Atlantic*Warner
James Barker Band Universal
Josh Ross Core Entertainment*Universal
Justin Bieber Island/Def Jam*Universal
Karan Aujla Warner
Shawn Mendes Island*Universal
Shubh Independent
Tate McRae RCA*Sony
The Weeknd XO/Republic*Universal

SINGLE OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY SUNRISE RECORDS
Options Cameron Whitcomb Atlantic*Warner
Hate How You Look Josh Ross Core Entertainment*Universal
DAISIES Justin Bieber Island/Def Jam*Universal
Sports car Tate McRae RCA*Sony
Cry For Me The Weeknd XO/Republic*Universal

ALBUM OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY MUSIC CANADA
The Hard Way Cameron Whitcomb Atlantic*Warner
Later Tonight Josh Ross Core Entertainment*Universal
SWAG II Justin Bieber Island/Def Jam*Universal
So Close To What Tate McRae RCA*Sony
Hurry Up Tomorrow The Weeknd XO/Republic*Universal

BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY FACTOR, THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA AND CANADA’S PRIVATE RADIO BROADCASTERS
Cameron Whitcomb Atlantic*Warner
Goldie Boutilier Independent
Jade LeMac Warner
Jutes Position Music
MICO Wasted Years/Columbia*Sony
Noeline Hofmann La Honda*The Orchard
Sacha Sony
Saya Gray Dirty Hit*Virgin
Sofia Camara 21 Entertainment*Universal
yung kai BMG*Flood Division

ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY SIRIUSXM CANADA
bbno$ Independent* Broke/CMG
Daniel Caesar Hollace/Republic*Universal
Justin Bieber Island/Def Jam*Universal
Tate McRae RCA*Sony
The Weeknd XO/Republic*Universal

GROUP OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY SIRIUSXM CANADA
Arcade Fire Columbia*Sony
Mother Mother Warner
Peach Pit Columbia*Sony
The Beaches AWAL
Three Days Grace RCA*Sony

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO ARTIST)
Tchaikovsky: The Seasons Bruce Liu Deutsche Grammophon*Universal
Zaytoun Haitham Haidar Athene*Naxos
Preludes by Chopin, Bach, Rachmaninoff, Messiaen, Górecki Jan Lisiecki Deutsche Grammophon*Universal
Awake and Dreaming Katherine Dowling Independent*Leaf/Naxos
Obsession Marie Nadeau-Tremblay ATMA*Universal

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SMALL ENSEMBLE)

Current: MISSING ATOM (Artists of the Opera MISSING), Timothy Long & The Continuum Ensemble Bright Shiny Things
Re/String CC Duo & collectif9 Leaf*Naxos
Vivaldi Les Quatres Nations (reconstruites) Ensemble Caprice ATMA*Naxos/Believe
Kevin Lau: Kimiko’s Pearl Mariko Anraku, Conrad Chow, Ron Korb & Rachel Mercer Independent in an archipelago Standing Wave Independent

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (LARGE ENSEMBLE)
Benedict Sheehan: Ukrainian War Requiem Axios Men’s Ensemble, The Tenors and Basses of Pro Coro Canada conducted by/dirigé par Michael Zaugg featuring John Tessier and Yuliia Zasimova Cappella*Naxos
Where Waters Meet Canadian Chamber Choir featuring Sherryl Sewepagaham Independent
Ichmouratov: The Ninth Wave, Viola Concerto No. 2, Cello Concerto No. 1 Les Violons du Roy conducted by/dirigé par Airat Ichmouratov featuring Elvira Misbakhova & Stéphane Tétreault ATMA*Universal
Haydn: Symphony No. 43 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I:43 “Mercury” & Symphony No. 49 in F Minor, Hob. I:49 “La passione” Tafelmusik conducted by/dirigé par Rachel Podger Independent
Stravinsky: Pulcinella, Le Baiser de la fée (Divertimento) Toronto Symphony Orchestra conducted by/dirigé par Gustavo Gimeno Harmonia Mundi

JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO)
City Lights Anthony D’Alessandro Independent
Kinda Out West Aretha Tillotson Bent River*Independent
Immersed Justin Gray IAN Records*Virgin
Deeper Down Nancy Walker Independent
Crossing Paths Renee Rosnes Smoke Sessions*The Orchard

JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (GROUP)
Afrokando Alexis Baro Y la Big Band G-THREE*Kycker
CODE Red CODE Quartet Justin Time*Nettwerk/F.A.B
Are You Really Real Shuffle Demons Alma*Universal
Impact The Steve Holt Jazz Impact Quintet Independent
East Meets West: Connections Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Chronograph

VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Under the Lemon Tree Ale Nuñez Independent
Alex Samaras Meets Judy Garland Alex Samaras Independent
Seascape feat. Norma Winstone & Joe LaBarbera Atlantic Jazz Collective Alma*Universal
Caity Gyorgy with Strings Caity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher La Reserve*The Orchard
Get Out of Town Laura Anglade Justin Time*Nettwerk/F.A.B

INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
LOTUSLAND Aaron Paris Independent*Too Lost
The love it took to leave you Colin Stetson Envision*Believe
Ritual II Crown Lands Century Media*Sony
désert (deluxe) Jean-Michel Blais & Lara Somogyi Mercury KX*Universal
Le piano et le torrent Viviane Audet LABE*The Orchard/Sony

BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Sing Pretty Blues Crystal Shawanda New Sun*Independent
Ooh Yeah! Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne Stony Plain*IDLA
The Medicine Miss Emily Gypsy Soul*FUGA
Answer the Call Secondhand Dreamcar Independent
Hear My Heart Steve Marriner Cordova Bay*Fontana North/Symphonic

TRADITIONAL ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR
I Lost My Heart On Friday Aerialists Independent
Gold and Coal Cassie and Maggie Independent
The Moon’s Daughter Heather MacIsaac Independent
Heal The Divide Morgan Toney Ishkōdé*Universal
Folk Signals The Southern Residents Independent

CONTEMPORARY ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Strange Trip Ahead Mariel Buckley Birthday Cake*Secretly Distribution
The Hammer & The Rose Matt Andersen Sonic*Warner
Purple Gas Noeline Hofmann La Honda*The Orchard
These Dark Canyons The Young Novelists Independent
Further From the Country William Prince Six Shooter*The Orchard

COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Let Your Horses Run Brett Kissel Big Star*Universal
The Hard Way Cameron Whitcomb Atlantic*Warner
One Of Us James Barker Band Universal
Later Tonight Josh Ross Core Entertainment*Universal
Golden Child Meghan Patrick Riser House*The Orchard

TIE ADULT ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
My Second Last Album Bahamas Barchords*Universal
Fantasy Life Begonia Birthday Cake*Secretly Distribution
Uh Oh Patrick Watson Secret City*F.A.B.
Let it Hiss The Barr Brothers Secret City*F.A.B.
Humanhood The Weather Station Next Door*Outside

ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Edge Of The Earth Aysanabee Ishkōdé*Universal
Who Will Look After The Dogs? PUP BMG*Universal
SAYA Saya Gray Dirty Hit*Virgin
SORRY, IT’S OVER The OBGMs BURN INDUSTRY*The Orchard
All Cylinders Yves Jarvis Next Door*Outside

ROCK ALBUM THE YEAR PRESENTED - LONG & MCQUADE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS |
Roll With The Punches Bryan Adams Bad Records*Platoon/Y.E.S
INERTIA grandson XX*Create Music
No Hard Feelings The Beaches AWAL
Metro The Blue Stones New Weapon*The Orchard
The Damn Truth The Damn Truth Spectra*The Orchard
Alienation Three Days Grace RCA*Sony

METAL/HARD MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Heaven Let Them Die Counterparts Pure Noise*The Orchard
An Insatiable Violence Cryptopsy Season of Mist*The Orchard
Shadow Work DESPISED ICON Nuclear Blast*Believe/ADA
Antibloom Silverstein UNFD*FUGA
A Pathway to the Moon Unreqvited Independent*Believe/SPKR

ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR

NU2U Nuela Charles Independent*AWAL
Conditions of Love Vol. 1 Rose Cousins Nettwerk*F.A.B.
Better Broken Sarah McLachlan Concord*Universal
Rebuild Shawn Hook Infinity*Vydia/Independent
Believer Sister Ray Royal Mountain*Universal

POP ALBUM OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 0.0
bbno$ bbno$ Independent*Broke/CMG
SWAG II Justin Bieber Island/Def Jam*Universal
7 Nelly Furtado Nelstar/21 Entertainment*Universal
So Close To What Tate McRae RCA*Sony
Hurry Up Tomorrow The Weeknd XO/Republic*Universal

DANCE RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Loving You Kideko & A-Trak Ultra*Sony
Do What I Want Anna Sofia Ultra*Sony
Dominate CHYL Ultra*Sony
Bet On Me Debby Friday Royal Mountain*Universal
i, sabotage Felix Cartal Physical Presents*Fontana North

UNDERGROUND DANCE SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Cosmic Affliction (toi toi toi) AADJA BPitch Control*Believe/The Orchard
Main de Fer Annie-Claude Deschênes Bonsound*Redeye
Icarus F7 Acting Press*Independent
Phantom Vibrations feat. Teddy Bryant Gene Tellem Love Injection*!K7
Yeah! Pacific Coliseum Rhythm Section*!K7

ELECTRONIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY NISSAN
Channel 303 Cloverdale VIBRANCY*LabelWorx
The Starrr Of The Queen Of Life Debby Friday Royal Mountain*Universal
Bab El Mdina Didon Electrofone*Independent
Shades of Meridian ÈBONY Turbo*!K7
Glow Up Korea Town Acid Groovy Lab*Independent

RAP SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Mula feat. Big Sean Connor Price Independent
PURSUIT Freddie Dredd Doomshop/RCA*Sony
UNLIMITED feat. Playboi Carti NAV XO/Republic*Universal
DUMB SonReal & Snotty Nose Rez Kids 1851*Independent/GroupSpeed
Who’s Driving You? TOBi, Saukrates & Jully Black Warner*ADA

RAP ALBUM/EP OF THE YEAR
KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE SPARROW ARDN Amuseio
About Time Connor Price Independent
Misery Loves Company NorthSideBenji NRTHRN RECORDS*Virgin
DRY CRY SadBoi LVRN*The Orchard
ELEMENTS Vol. 2 TOBi Warner*ADA

TRADITIONAL R&B/SOUL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Have A Baby (With Me) Daniel Caesar Hollace/Republic*Universal
**GOLIATH** Jessie Reyez FMLY/Island*Universal
Say Yes Melanie Fiona PUBLIC/COLTURE*Stem
Formed Savannah Ré Matrimony*ADA
Reasons To Stay Tanika Charles Unique Applause/Record Kicks*Secretly Distribution/Symphonic

CONTEMPORARY R&B RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Set Me Free Adria Kain ArtHaus/Circle of 5ths*APG
Mirage Avenoir LISTEN TO THE KIDS/Santa Anna*Sony
Son Of Spergy Daniel Caesar Hollace/Republic*Universal
PAID IN MEMORIES Jessie Reyez FMLY/Island*Universal
Life 2 Majid Jordan OVO*Sony
THERAPIST SadBoi LVRN*The Orchard

REGGAE RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Ready For You Exco Levi & Kheilstone Kheilstone*ONErpm
Dagga Riddim Cypher Jojo You Made That, Yung 2nuff, Erin B, Topman Meeko, One Don & Enzooo Independent
Deh Yah Kirk Diamond Independent
Welcome To Paradise Naomi Cowan Dreamspace/7th C*ADA
More Reggae (Funk It Up) Samora & Ammoye Staudenmann*Hapilos

CHILDREN’S ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Ari Cui Cui et les jeux d’rôles (Les contes classiques en musique) Ari Cui Cui Independent
Little Leaf Chris McKhool Independent* Fontana North
All the Earth Speaks Ginalina Independent
Hip Kids Music, Vol. 1 Hip Kids Music Independent
Maestro Fresh Wes Presents: Young Maestro “Rhyme Travellers – Back to the Time Machine” Young Maestro Independent

COMEDY ALBUM OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY SIRIUSXM CANADA
Dragonflies Adam Christie Independent
Fish From the Jar Charlie Demers Comedy Here Often?*Warner
Dawud Dave Merheje Independent
homesick. Faris Hytiaa Independent
I’m Nervous Robby Hoffman Counterfeit Sounds

TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Battle At The Beach Bad Eagle Hidden Lake*Independent
On The Move Bear Creek Hidden Lake*Independent
Me & You Manitou Mkwa Singers Silverheels*Independent
Anirniliit Suli Piunguałaq Qamaniq*Independent
Nakota Tayhunyabi YB Nakota Independent

CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY DESTINATION INDIGENOUS
Edge Of The Earth Aysanabee Ishkōdé*Universal
LOVECHILD Sebastian Gaskin Ishkōdé*Universal
Chapter 1 Shawnee Kish Independent*Symphonic
Siibii Siibii Ishkōdé*Universal
Sage My Soul Tia Wood Sony

FRANCOPHONE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Dogue Ariane Roy La maison fauve*Universal
On s’enverra des fleurs Fredz Les Disques Nova*Believe
Les amours de seconde main JF Pauzé La Tribu*Believe/Propagande
Journal d’un Loup-Garou Lou-Adriane Cassidy Bravo*Believe/F.A.B
Dix chansons démodées pour ceux qui ont le cœur abîmé Pierre Lapointe Audiogram*The Orchard/Sony

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
VULNERABLE TOO Bridge Music Universal
Outlaw Gospel collect.assembly Independent
the light that leads to YOU Elenee Independent*Wings Music
WHERE THE HEART IS Kofi Dartey Universal
Jubilate Ryan Ofei Independent*Believe

GLOBAL MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Bab El Mdina Didon Electrofone*Independent
Ghoyoum Kazdoura Independent
Future Village Kizaba Nuits D’Afrique*Independent/Believe
Legends PIQSIQ Independent
Rammana Salin Independent*AWAL

SOUTH ASIAN MUSIC RECORDING OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY TD
Afsos AP Dhillon & Anuv Jain AP DHILLON/Republic*Universal
P-POP CULTURE Karan Aujla Warner
Renaissance Ikky & Raf Saperra Fatboy/Universal
Supreme Shubh Independent
By Any Means Sukha Sukha*Universal

ALBUM ARTWORK OF THE YEAR
Catherine Lepage (Art Director/Directrice artistique), Simon Rivest (Art Director/Directeur artistique), Daniel Lanois (Illustrator/Illustrateur), Norah Chassagne (Illustrator/Illustratrice), Régine Chassagne (Illustrator/Illustratrice, Photographer/Photographe)
Pink Elephant – Arcade Fire Columbia*Sony

Jérôme Beaulieu (Art Director/Directeur artistique), Etienne Bonneville (Designer/Concepteur), Chris de Muri (Illustrator/Illustrateur) Alina Herta (Photographer/Photographe)Beat Bouquet – Misc Spectacles Bonzaï*Believe/Propagande

Kevin Moore (Art Director/Directeur artistique), Kyle Joinson (Photographer/Photographe)
Tsunami Sea – Spiritbox BMG*Universal

Logan Dane Morrison (Art Director/Directeur artistique)
The Hard Way – Cameron Whitcomb Atlantic*Warner

Mykael Nelson (Art Director/Directeur artistique), Nicolas Lemieux (Designer/Concepteur), Liliane Jodoin (Illustrator/Illustrateur) & Felipe Arriagada (Illustrator/Illustrateur)
Bambini Symphonique – Alain Trudel and Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal GSI

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Bellatores Adrian Villagomez Apashe & Vladimir Cauchemar Lokomotiv*Virgin
DRIVING Adrian Villagomez Eddie Benjamin Epic*Sony
luther Karena Evans Kendrick Lamar & SZA Interscope*Universal
OK! Shiraz Haviah Mighty Independent*Foundation Media
Listen2me Winston Hacking Foxwarren Arts & Crafts*Universal

JACK RICHARDSON PRODUCER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY AUDIO-TECHNICA
Cirkut
“APT.” – co-producer/co-producteur Bruno Mars, Omer Fedi & Rogét Chahayed
APT. – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars Atlantic*Warner
“Abracadabra” – co-producer/co-producteur Andrew Watt & Lady Gaga
MAYHEM – Lady Gaga Interscope*Universal
“Disease” – co-producer/co-producteur Andrew Watt & Lady Gaga
MAYHEM – Lady Gaga Interscope*Universal
“A Little More” – co-producer/co-producteur Blake Slatkin & Ed Sheeran
A Little More – Ed Sheeran Atlantic*Universal
“IT girl” – co-producer/co-producteur Lostboy
IT girl – JADE Sony
“AEOMG” – co-producer/co-producteur M-Phazes
Why Not More? – Coco Jones Def Jam*Universal

Greg Wells
“Dancing Through Life” – co-producer/co-producteur Stephen Schwartz & Stephen Oremus
Wicked: The Soundtrack – Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Wicked Movie Cast Republic*Universal
“Defying Gravity” – co-producer/co-producteur Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Oremus
Wicked: The Soundtrack – Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Wicked Movie Cast Republic*Universal
“No One Mourns The Wicked” – co-producer/co-producteur Stephen Schwartz & Stephen Oremus
Wicked: The Soundtrack – Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Wicked Movie Cast Republic*Universal
“Popular” – co-producer/co-producteur Stephen Schwartz & Stephen Oremus
Wicked: The Soundtrack – Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Wicked Movie Cast Republic*Universal
“The Wizard and I” – co-producer/co-producteur Stephen Schwartz & Stephen Oremus
Wicked: The Soundtrack – Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Wicked Movie Cast Republic*Universal
“What Is This Feeling?” – co-producer/co-producteur Stephen Schwartz & Stephen Oremus
Wicked: The Soundtrack – Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Wicked Movie Cast Republic*Universal

Gus van Go
“Killed For Sport” – co-producer/co-producteur Baby Nova & Lowell
Killed For Sport – Baby Nova APG*Universal
“Can I Call You in the Morning?” – co-producer/co-producteur Lowell
No Hard Feelings – The Beaches AWAL
“Did I Say Too Much” – co-producer/co-producteur Sam Willows
No Hard Feelings – The Beaches AWAL
“Last Girls At The Party” – co-producer/co-producteur Aidan Hogg & Georgia Filpo
No Hard Feelings – The Beaches AWAL
“Fine, Let’s Get Married” – co-producer/co-producteur Lowell
No Hard Feelings – The Beaches AWAL
“Too Pretty For Buffalo” – co-producer/co-producteur Baby Nova & Lowell
Too Pretty For Buffalo – Baby Nova APG*Universal

Joel Stouffer
“BODY”
BODY – Shawn Desman & Jamie Fine Wax*Universal
“How to Sing for Money” – co-producer/co-producteur Corey LeRue
HOW TO SING FOR MONEY – Maggie Andrew Independent*Warner
“Lie” – co-producer/co-producteur Shawn Hook
Rebuild – Shawn Hook Infinity*Universal
“Revelation” – co-producer/co-producteur The Knocks
Revelation – The Knocks & Dragonette Neon Gold*Virgin
“Talk About Me”
Talk About Me – Tedy Sony
“Anyways How You Been?”
Was I(t) Worth It? – Sofia Camara 21 Entertainment*Universal

Karen Kosowski
“Feels Like Christmas”
Feels Like Christmas – Mickey Guyton MCA Nashville*Universal
“Sugar Cookie”
Feels Like Christmas – Mickey Guyton MCA Nashville*Universal
“Blood From a Stone”
Golden Child – Meghan Patrick Riser House*The Orchard
“Stoned Alone feat. Caitlyn Smith”
Golden Child – Meghan Patrick Riser House*The Orchard
“Jessica, Jezebel”
Jessica, Jezebel – Meghan Patrick Riser House*The Orchard
“You Don’t Know Me At All”
You Don’t Know Me At All – Mickey Guyton Capitol Nashville*Universal

RECORDING ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Jason Dufour
“Home (Phillip’s Version)”
Home (Phillip’s Version) – Phillip Phillips Independent
“Blue Sky Mystery feat. Filter”
Last Night on Earth – Finger Eleven Better Noise

John ‘Beetle’ Bailey
“All I See feat. CUBE”
All I See – Molly Johnson Universal
“Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em”
Crashbox – Monkey House Alma*Universal

L Stu Young
“..THUS IS WHY ( I DON’T SPRING FOR LOVE )”
SAYA – Saya Gray Dirty Hit*Virgin/Universal
“LIE DOWN..”
SAYA – Saya Gray Dirty Hit*Virgin/Universal

Serban Ghenea
“The Fate of Ophelia”
The Life of a Showgirl – Taylor Swift Republic*Universal
“That’s So True”
The Secret of Us – Gracie Abrams Interscope*Universal

Shawn Everett
“12 to 12”
12 to 12 – sombr Warner
“End of the World”
Something Beautiful – Miley Cyrus Columbia*Sony

CLASSICAL COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR
Cloud Path Amy Brandon Leaf*Naxos
The Laws of Nature Andrew Staniland Leaf*Naxos
Kevin Lau: Kimiko’s Pearl Kevin Lau Bravo Niagara*Independent
Linda Catlin Smith: The Complete Piano Solos (1989-2023) Vol. 1 – The Plains Linda Catlin Smith Redshift
Music for Body-Without-Organs Nicole Lizée ATMA*Universal

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY SOCAN
Ashton Simmonds (Daniel Caesar) WINNER
PUBLISHER: Warner Chappell Music Canada
“Call On Me” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Eric Donaldson, Isaac Stalling, Jordan Evans, Matthew Burnett & Rami Dawod
Son of Spergy – Daniel Caesar Hollace/Republic*Universal
“Moon feat. Bon Iver” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Dylan Wiggins, Isaac Stalling, Justin Vernon, Matthew Burnett, Rami Dawod & Simon Axel Hessman
Son of Spergy – Bon Iver and Daniel Caesar Hollace/Republic*Universal
“Who Knows” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Alex O’Connor, Dylan Wiggins, Justin Vernon, Matthew Burnett, Mustafa Ahmed & Romil Hemnani
Son of Spergy – Daniel Caesar Hollace/Republic*Universal

Jessie Reyez
PUBLISHER: FMLY Inc./BMG Rights Management
“**CUDN’T B ME**”
PAID IN MEMORIES – Jessie Reyez FMLY/Island*Universal
“**GOLIATH**” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Gamal Kosh Lewis, Jeff Gitelman, Jordan K. Johnson & Stefan Johnson
PAID IN MEMORIES – Jessie Reyez FMLY/Island*Universal
“Ocean” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs BURNS & Calvin Harris
Ocean – Calvin Harris & Jessie Reyez Columbia*Sony

Justin Bieber
PUBLISHER: Bieber Time Canada/Universal Music Publishing
“DAISIES” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Carter Lang, Daniel Chetrit, Dijon Duenas, Dylan Wiggins, Eddie Benjamin, Tobias Jesso Jr. & Michael Gordon
SWAG II – Justin Bieber Island/Def Jam*Universal
“SPEED DEMON” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Carter Lang, Daniel Chetrit, Dylan Wiggins, Eddie Benjamin, Jackson Lee Morgan & Tobias Jesso Jr.
SWAG II – Justin Bieber Island/Def Jam*Universal
“YUKON” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Carter Lang, David White, Daniel Chetrit, Dijon Duenas, Dylan Wiggins, John Madara, Kejuan Waliek Muchita, Marshall Mathers, Robert M. Crawford & Tauheed Epps
SWAG II – Justin Bieber Island/Def Jam*Universal

Tate McRae
PUBLISHER: T8 Entertainment Inc. administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada.
“Purple lace bra” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Amy Allen & Emile Haynie
So Close To What – Tate McRae RCA*Sony
“Revolving door” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Grant Boutin, Julia Michaels & Ryan Tedder
So Close To What – Tate McRae RCA*Sony
“Sports car” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Grant Boutin, Julia Michaels & Ryan Tedder
So Close To What – Tate McRae RCA*Sony

The Beaches
PUBLISHER: Arts & Crafts Music Publishing
“Can I Call You in the Morning?” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Gus Van Go & Elizabeth Lowell Boland
No Hard Feelings – The Beaches AWAL
“Did I Say Too Much” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Karah McGillivray, Gus Van Go, Sam Willows & Zale Epstein
No Hard Feelings – The Beaches AWAL
“Lesbian Of The Year” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Sam Willows & Zale Epstein
No Hard Feelings – The Beaches AWAL

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-PERFORMER) PRESENTED BY SOCAN
Elizabeth Lowell Boland
PUBLISHER: Artist Publishing Group West/Kobalt Music Services
“World’s Smallest Violin” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Amanda Ava Koci, Arthur Remond, Hamid Bashir, Kyle Buckley & LOLO
Don’t Click Play – Ava Max Atlantic*Warner
“Girls Like You” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Donny Bravo, Michael Wise, Nathan Ferraro & Sofia Camara
Hard To Love – Sofia Camara 21 Entertainment*Universal
“Too Pretty For Buffalo” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Gus Van Go & Kayleigh O’Connor
Too Pretty For Buffalo – Baby Nova APG*Atlantic

Hayley Gene Penner
PUBLISHER: Hayl Songs/Downtown Music Publishing
“Small Hands feat. Raiche” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Eren Cannata, Jaten Dimsdale, Jett Gitelman & Skyler Stonestreet
I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy – Teddy Swims Warner*Downtown Music
“West End Girl” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Alessandro Bruccellati, Blue May & Lily Cooper
West End Girl – Lily Allen BMG
“Woman Of Faces” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Jamie Hartman, Celeste, KIDDO & Matt Maltese
Woman Of Faces – Celeste Polydor*Reservoir

Mustafa
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
“Rearrange My World” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Alexander O’Conner, Ashton Simmonds & Devonte Hynes
Rearrange My World – Daniel Caesar & Rex Orange County Hollace/Republic*Universal
“Have A Baby (With Me)” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Bobby Dixon, Ashton Simmons, Bradley Brown, Dalton Brown, Dave Richards, Jordan Evans, Les McCan, Miguel Orlando Collins, Paul Heaton & Teo Halm
Son Of Spergy – Daniel Caesar Hollace/Republic*Universal
“There’s a Field (That’s Only Yours)” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Alexander O’Conner & Ashton Simmonds
There’s a Field (That’s Only Yours) – Daniel Caesar & Rex Orange County Hollace/Republic*Universal

Nathan Ferraro
PUBLISHER: Warner Chappell Music Canada
“After You feat. FAANGS” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Mikkel Cox, Christophe Dalla-Ca, David Guetta, FAANGS, Feli Ferraro, Heavy Mellow, Olivier Giacamotto & Tobias Frederiksen
After You feat. FAANGS – David Guetta, Kiko & Olivier Giacomotto Independent
“Girls Like You” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Donny Bravo, Michael Wise, Elizabeth Lowell Boland & Sofia Camara
Hard To Love – Sofia Camara Universal
“Parking Lot” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Sofia Camara, Elizabeth Lowell Boland & Mike Wise
Hard To Love – Sofia Camara Universal

Tobias Jesso Jr.
PUBLISHER: Universal Music Publishing Group
“La Yugular” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs David Rodriguez, Dylan Wiggins, Elliot Kozel, Noah Goldstein & Rosalia
LUX – ROSALÍA Columbia*Sony
“DAISIES” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Carter Lang, Daniel Chetrit, Dijon Duenas, Dylan Wiggins, Eddie Benjamin, Justin Bieber & Michael Gordon
SWAG II – Justin Bieber Island/Def Jam*Universal
“Man I Need” – co-songwriters/co-compositeurs Olivia Dean & Zachary Nahome
The Art of Loving – Olivia Dean PLG/Capitol*Universal

LATIN MUSIC RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Índole Alex Cuba Caracol*Fontana North/ONErpm
BAILA Y CONFÍA Andy Rubal MoonSun* Believe
Vanity Isabella Lovestory Giant Music
La Belleza Lido Pimienta ANTI-* Fontana North
He Sanado Varias Cosas Mario Puglia ABC Music

JUNO AWARDS AFTER PARTY in support of MUSICOUNTS was Sunday, March 29th at 1030pm with proceeds to the MusicCounts School Music Funding programs, empowering the next generation of talented Canadian artists and industry professionals. 19+ event and featured:

2027 Junos will be coming to:

The 2027 Juno Awards will be hosted in

Winnipeg, Manitoba, with the main awards gala taking place at the Canada Life Centre on April 4, 2027. This marks the third time (2005, 2014 & 2027) the Manitoba capital has hosted the awards, with Junos Week scheduled for April 1–4, 2027, showcasing Canadian music talent.

Written by Dee Draper-Volunteer Music Editor of The Wire MEGAzine

55th Annual 2026 in Hamilton