5x 2025 JUNO Award Nominee Josh Ross and 3x 2025 JUNO Award Nominees Snotty Nose Rez Kids will perform on March 30 at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena
Rising stars Aqyila, Nemahsis, and Tia Wood make their JUNO Awards Broadcast performance debuts
The JUNO Awards broadcast and stream live Canada-wide on CBC TV and CBC Gem, and globally on CBC Music’s YouTube
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TORONTO – February 24 — Today, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC announced the latest additions to the performer lineup for The 54th Annual JUNO Awards. Hitting The JUNO Broadcast stage will be Aqyila, Josh Ross, Nemahsis, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Tia Wood. These performers will join the already announced host Michael Bublé and 2025 Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductees Sum 41 on stage on Sunday, March 30th from Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Their induction is presented by JUNOS Premier Sponsor, TD Bank Group. The 2025 line-up demonstrates The JUNO Awards’ continued leadership as a platform that celebrates Canada’s biggest stars and introduces new, breaking artists to audiences nationally and around the world.
The 54th Annual JUNO Awards, produced by Insight Productions (a Boat Rocker company), will broadcast and stream live across Canada from Rogers Arena in Vancouver on March 30th at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Music’s YouTube page. Tickets for The 2025 JUNO Awards are available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.ca/junos.
NEW 2025 JUNO Performers
Aqyila
Aqyila
In 2021, Toronto R&B artist Aqyila’s debut single “Vibe for Me (Bob for Me)” earned her a JUNO Award nomination for ‘Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year,’ marking the beginning of her rise as a songwriter. Her debut EP For the Better featured the hit single “Hello,” which won the 2024 JUNO Award for ‘Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.’ In 2024, Aqyila released “Bloom,” an instant viral success. The track has been certified Platinum in South Africa, while “Hello” achieved Gold status. With over 128 million worldwide streams and 3 billion short-form video views, Aqyila has been featured in influential outlets such as InStyle, Essence, and Complex. Buoyed by these achievements, Aqyila kicked off a busy 2025—touring North America with Pink Sweat$, dropping new music, and gearing up for her debut full-length album this spring. Aqyila has two nominations at this year’s JUNO Awards for ‘Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year’ (for “Limbo”) and ‘Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year’ (for “Bloom”).
Josh Ross
Josh Ross
Josh co-leads this year’s nominations alongside Tate McRae with a total of five including, TikTok JUNO Fan Choice, Single of the Year Presented by YouTube for “Single Again”, Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada for “Complicated”, Artist of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada and Country Album of the Year also for “Complicated”. Josh is one of Canada’s most promising singer-songwriter-performers and the former collegiate football player from Waterdown, ON has leveraged his knack for emotional song craft into a series of Platinum-certified Canadian country radio hits. Crowned the top winner at the 2024 CCMA Awards with 5x awards including Entertainer of the Year, Josh is proving to be a global force, taking home his first-ever CMA Award in 2024. Touring alongside hard-rocking superstars like Nickelback, Brantley Gilbert, Bailey Zimmerman, and Luke Bryan, Ross recently wrapped his headlining Single Again Tour and will support Jelly Roll on The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour across Canada this March.
Nemahsis
Nemahsis
A rising Palestinian-Canadian singer and songwriter from Milton, ON, Nemahsis captivates audiences with her powerful voice and personal lyrics. Her music explores themes of identity and belonging, often drawing on her experiences as a hijabi, Muslim woman. This year, she released her debut album Verbathim to much critical acclaim; a project that has been lauded by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Lorde, and Imogen Heap among many others. This year, Nemahsis is a first-time nominee for three JUNO Awards including Breakthrough Artist of Group of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, Alternative Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year Presented by SOCAN.
Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Snotty Nose Rez Kids, the dynamic duo of Yung Trybez and Young D, are cousins and rappers from Kitimat, BC. In 2023, they signed with Sony Music Canada and released their sixth studio album—and first major label debut—RED FUTURE on September 13, 2024. The album garnered attention from Wonderland, Billboard, Notion, Exclaim!, Next Magazine and earned them cover features in Mundane Magazine (US) and RANGE magazine (Canada). They also made high-profile appearances on CBC’s Q, E-Talk, and Gent’s Talk Podcast. Following the release of RED FUTURE, the duo embarked on a 35-city North American tour. Known for their high-energy, electrifying performances, they’ve played over 70 shows last year across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Australia, the UK, and the Netherlands. Their live presence has also led to performances at major sporting events, including games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, and Toronto Raptors. Celebrated for their artistry and impact, Snotty Nose Rez Kids have earned six JUNO Award nominations, four Polaris Prize Shortlist placements, 13 Western Canadian Music Awards, two Independent Music Awards, a SOCAN Award, and a Prism Prize Music Video Award. As they continue to break barriers and carve their own path in the industry, Snotty Nose Rez Kids are not only inspiring the next generation of artists but also creating opportunities for future voices to thrive.
Tia Wood
Tia Wood
Born in Saddle Lake Cree Nation in central Alberta, a community of about 6,000 people in Treaty 6 territory, Tia’s musical journey began at home. Of Plains Cree and Coast Salish heritage, Tia’s first experiences on stage were with her family, singing traditional music at powwows, schools, and community events. Tia’s father, Earl Wood, is a founding member of the legendary group Northern Cree, who are also nominated for a 2025 JUNO Award. Tia seamlessly blends modern influences with the music of her Indigenous roots, and this rich background laid the foundation for her debut EP, Pretty Red Bird, released in September 2024. Tia’s smooth, stunning vocals are the star of the project, threading together a vibrant tapestry of modern music, strengthened by her Indigenous heritage and lush R&B and pop production. A globally renowned content creator celebrating contemporary and traditional Indigenous culture, Tia has amassed an avid following of 2.2M on TikTok and 369K on Instagram. Tia Wood is a first-time JUNO Award nominee this year for ‘Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year’ presented by Destination Indigenous.
Stay tuned—more incredible performers will be announced soon!
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The JUNOS | Skip Orange Carpet, which premiered at the JUNO Nominee Celebration on February 11, will take centre stage again on March 30, 2025, during The 54th Annual JUNO Awards in Vancouver, BC.
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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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