“Release date” for CARAS eligibility purposes is defined as the date of first online transaction or stream. Product must be released for national sale* (in stores or online for all Canadians to access) or via a recognized national music streaming provider**. The first available consumer access will be the release date for JUNO Award eligibility purposes. Product released (digital or physical) only internationally (not in Canada) outside of the eligibility period, may be eligible as long as Canadian release date falls within eligibility period.
*Product must be released nationally via brick and mortar stores or third-party online retailers.
**Product must be released via a nationally accessible streaming service that has paid subscriptions, full catalogue, or on-demand streaming. Eligible streaming services are Canadian versions of Amazon Music, Apple Music, Google Play Music, Napster, Slacker, Soundcloud PRO, Spotify, Tidal.
Albums available for pre-order online no later than November 8, 2019 will qualify, as long as they are available no later than November 22, 2019. Proof of transaction may be requested. Product must be released for national sale (in stores or online for all Canadians to access). Product released (digital or physical) only internationally (not in Canada) outside of the eligibility period, may be eligible as long as the Canadian release date falls within the eligibility period.
PLEASE NOTE: All online submissions must be complete by 11:59PM EST on the November 8 deadline day. The 12 physical copies of the album/vinyl/DVD required for Album Artwork of the Year must be received in the CARAS office by November 8 at 5PM EST however if you submit by the early bird deadline your product must be in the office by October 18 at 5PM EST