2026 REGGAE RECORDING OF THE YEAR I Kirk Diamond | | The JUNO Awards

Kirk Diamond is a Juno award winning, singer, songwriter, producer and social activist. Kirk spreads messages of unity, inclusion and love through his music, joined by his band The Movement of Ahryel. Recipient of the 2020 International Vigor Award and 6 x Juno Award Nominee, Kirk was recognized in 2022 for his achievement in music and culture by the City of Brampton where he resides with a park named in his honour. This makes Diamond the only living reggae artist to be honored with a park. In addition he was recognized as a distinguished alumni by the Dufferin Peel School Board and received The Impact Award for his rich influence in entertainment. Kirk’s debut album “DREAD” that was released October 6th , 2023, gifted him his 3rd Juno Award in 2024. DREAD includes the lead Single “Reggae Party” that won a Juno in 2023. As well as the second single “Bring It Good” that was featured in the Drama film “ When Morning Comes.” Diamond was selected to pay tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones at Luminato 2025 executing a captivating and memorable performance. Fresh off his DREAD tour, Kirk is currently working on his 2nd full length album “Poetic Revolution”.