2026 BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR | Sofia Camara | | The JUNO Awards

Just behind Sofia Camara’s full-bodied vocals, you’ll undeniably hear a gentle heartbeat in the background. For as bold as her delivery may often be, she possesses an uncanny sense of empathy. Bringing raw truth to 21st century pop, she taps directly into emotion with each performance and song. Initially, Sofia attracted a social media following by posting covers. Following a quiet grind, her original “Who Do I Call Now? (Hellbent)” surged online, gathering north of 91 million streams and counting. She supported Alex Warren on the road and launched her own sold-out headline tour. Following “Do You Love Me” and “Starlight,” she joined forces with Dean Lewis on “With You.” She continued to buzz with the 2025 EP Was I(t) Worth It? and “Girls Like You.” She graced the bills of Lollapalooza and Osheaga and delivered a standout rendition of the Canadian national anthem at the CFL Grey Cup. She also notably received co-signs courtesy of Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks, Tate McRae, Gracie Abrams, and more. Amassing over 150 million streams and earning critical acclaim, she once again holds nothing back on her 2025 Hard To Love EP and a whole lot more to come in 2026 and beyond.