Tate McRae takes home four awards for Single of the Year Presented by YouTube, Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada, Artist of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada and Pop Album of the Year.
Special honours were presented to Anne Murray, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by the National Arts Centre, and Sum 41, who delivered a historic final performance and were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame by Joel and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte. Their induction was presented by JUNOS’ Premier Sponsor, TD. The evening also featured memorable sets from Aqyila, Josh Ross, Nemahsis, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Tia Wood, and more!
The International Achievement Award was awarded to superstar producer Boi-1da, and singer-songwriter and environmental activist Sarah Harmer was honoured with the Humanitarian Award.
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VANCOUVER, BC – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC celebrated Canada’s Biggest Night in Music this weekend at The 2025 JUNO Awards. Hosted by beloved, multi-Platinum Superstar and 15-Time JUNO Award Winner Michael Bublé, the Awards were broadcast from Rogers Arena in Vancouver on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Music’s YouTube page. The JUNO Awards Gala included the presentation of over 40 JUNO Awards.
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Canadian pop sensation Tate McRae emerged as the year’s biggest winner, taking home four awards, including her first JUNO Award for Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada and Pop Album of the Year, both for THINK LATER. She also earned Single of the Year Presented by YouTube for her hit “exes” and Artist of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada.
Performers Aqyila, Josh Ross, Nemahsis, and Snotty Nose Rez Kids each made a powerful impact on The JUNOS this year, not only with standout performances but also by taking home JUNO Awards. Aqyila earned Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year for Bloom, while Josh Ross took home his first JUNO for Complicated (Country Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada). Nemahsis made her JUNO debut in a big way, winning both Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and Alternative Album of the Year for Interlude (When a Thought Grows Wings). Snotty Nose Rez Kids also claimed their first JUNO Award with RED FUTURE winning Rap Album/EP of the Year.
Mustafa earned double recognition for his powerful visual storytelling, winning both Music Video of the Year and Songwriter of the Year Presented by SOCAN for his deeply personal work on “Name of God” and other tracks from his album Dunya.
The inaugural year for South Asian Music Recording of the Year Presented by TD was won by AP Dhillon and Lowell took home the first Songwriter of the Year (Non-Performer) Presented by SOCAN award for her work with The Beaches and Beyoncé.
The JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada on March 29, shone a spotlight on Canadian rising stars, with 25 Awards going to first-time winners: collectif9 (Classical Album of the Year (Small Ensemble), Jeremy Ledbetter Trio (Jazz Album of the Year (Group), Intervals (Instrumental Album of the Year), Big Dave McLean (Blues Album of the Year), Jake Vaadeland (Traditional Roots Album of the Year), Kaia Kater (Contemporary Roots Album of the Year), Nemahsis (Breakthrough Artist of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters/Alternative Album of the Year), NOBRO (Rock Album of the Year). Maïa Davies (Adult Contemporary Album of the Year), Interplanetary Criminal & SadBoi (Dance Recording of The Year), Ciel (Underground Dance Single of the Year), Priori (Electronic Album of the Year Presented by Nissan), Snotty Nose Rez Kids (Rap Album/EP of the Year), THEHONESTGUY (Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year), Debra DiGiovanni (Comedy Album of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada), Black Bear Singers (Traditional Indigenous Artist or group of the Year), Sebastian Gaskin (Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year Presented By Destination Indigenous), Klô Pelgag (Francophone Album of the Year), Ryan Ofei (Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year), AP Dhillon (South Asian Music Recording of the Year Presented by TD), Keenan Gregory (Album Artwork of the Year), Jack Rochon (Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Presented by Audio-Technica), Deantha Edmunds (Classical Composition of the Year), Lowell (Songwriter of the Year (Non-Performer) Presented BY SOCAN) and Josh Ross (Country Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada).
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra added to its legacy with a sixth JUNO Award win this weekend, while acclaimed rock band The Beaches secured their fifth career JUNO and second consecutive win for Group of the Year presented by Sirius XM Canada. Artists making their JUNO Awards debut performances this year included Aqyila, Jonita Ghandi, Nemahsis, Peach Pit, Roxane Bruneau, Tia Wood, Chani Nattan, Inderpal Moga, Jazzy B & GMINXR.
The TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award, the only fan-voted category of the JUNO Awards, was awarded to bbno$, celebrating their dedicated fanbase and viral impact across digital platforms.
Fans can rewatch every performance and memorable moment from the 54th Annual JUNO Awards broadcast, on CBC Gem, CBCMusic.ca/junos and The JUNO Awards social channels.
The 2025 JUNO Awards Broadcast was produced by Insight Productions (a Boat Rocker company in association with CBC and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS).
*JUNO Awards Broadcast – Award Partners: Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada, Breakthrough Artist of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, Group of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada and TikTok JUNO Fan Choice.
*JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada – Award Partners: Adult Alternative Album of the Year Presented by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, Artist of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada, Breakthrough Group of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio, Comedy Album of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada, Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year Presented by Destination Indigenous, Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Presented by Audio-Technica, Single of the Year Presented by YouTube, Songwriter of the Year Presented by SOCAN, Electronic Album of the Year Presented by Nissan.
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About CARAS
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the Canadian music industry and promote higher artistic and industry standards. CARAS’ mandate is comprised of four key pillars: Educate through our music education charity, MusiCounts, programs and initiatives; Develop emerging artists through mentorship and development programs; Celebrate Canadian artists with year-round JUNO Awards showcasing; and Honour music industry icons through the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The 54th annual JUNO Awards Broadcast will take place in Vancouver at Rogers Arena on Sunday, March 30, 2025. For more information on the JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) please visit www.junoawards.ca.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
About CBC Music
CBC Music is the leading curator of emerging and diverse Canadian music talent across platforms, playing the most Canadian artists and genres on radio, CBC Listen and cbcmusic.ca. We prioritize Canadian artists in a wide variety of genres on over 200 playlists available on CBC Listen, and publish daily national music coverage. CBC Music Live features live music recordings from across the country. Our music partnerships and events include The JUNO Awards, the Polaris Music Prize, CBC Music Presents: Live at Massey Hall and The Canadian Music Class Challenge.
About Insight Productions (A Boat Rocker Company)
Insight Productions, known for its award-winning ratings juggernauts, is Canada’s most established content producer and an industry leader in the development, financing, and production of hit programming. Insight Senior Vice President Lindsay Cox serves as Executive Producer – alongside Insight’s Chair, CEO, and Executive Producer John Brunton, on The 2025 JUNO Awards. The company has created some of the most dynamic and top-rated programs including Canada’s New Year’s Eve: Countdown, The Amazing Race Canada (the most-watched Canadian show on record), ratings hits Big Brother Canada, Stronger Together/Tous Ensemble (the largest multi-platform broadcast and highest viewed non-sporting broadcast in Canadian television history) and The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration, a live concert special on CBC watched by one in three Canadians. Insight has also worked in close collaboration with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation as executive producers on Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Insight Productions was founded in 1979 and has since created thousands of hours of ground-breaking content. For more information on Insight Productions, please visit www.insighttv.com or on Twitter @insightprod or Facebook www.facebook.com/InsightProductions.
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