2014 | R&B/Soul Recording of the Year | Melanie Durrant | | The JUNO Awards

Melanie Durrant is a seasoned veteran who embodies real artistry through her very unique, edgy and soulful music style. Born and raised in Toronto, Melanie attended the Earl Haig School of the Arts and also trained at the Royal Conservatory of Music. She has received multiple accolades throughout her career including a MMVA nomination for "Where I’m Going" and Stylus Award Single Of The Year winner for "Bang Bang" ft Kardinal Offishall. In 2013, Melanie’s reggae influenced single "Made For Love" was nominated for Reggae Single of Year at the JUNO Awards in Regina. Melanie Durrant has shared the stage alongside Jay Z, 50 Cent, Jill Scott, Common, Sean Paul, Kardinal Offishall as well as many of Canada’s top artists. Melanie has performed and done interviews with MuchMusic, MTV Canada, Star Daily, CTV Network to name a few. She has had a variety of video production releases aired nationally on MuchMusic. Currently Melanie Durrant has been working diligently on new material for her sophomore album. Full of melodic surprises heavenly harmonies and bold direction, Melanie Durrant embodies the voice, attitude and sound that have blessed Canada and that the whole world has been waiting for.