Marking their first year on-site as a JUNO partner, Sunrise Records will present Single of the Year and promote JUNO-nominated and winning music across Canada year-round.
TORONTO, ON (March, 3, 2026) – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (CARAS) and Sunrise Records are proud to announce Sunrise Records as a Gold Partner of The 2026 JUNO Awards and the Official Record Store of the JUNOS and Canadian Music, marking the brand’s inaugural year as an integrated sponsor of Canada’s foremost celebration of musical achievement. Founded in Toronto in 1977, Sunrise Records has grown from a beloved local record shop into a national retail leader with more than 80 locations across Canada, championing physical music formats, community engagement, and Canadian artists and fans alike.
In its role as an official partner, Sunrise Records will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of Single of the Year at the JUNO Awards Gala on Saturday, March 28, streaming live on CBC Gem. Single of the Year honours the outstanding songs that define the Canadian musical landscape and connect most powerfully with audiences nationwide.
“For nearly 50 years, Sunrise Records has helped Canadians discover the music that becomes the soundtrack to their lives and physical music is still a powerful part of that. We’re proud to join CARAS and the JUNOS as the Official Record Store and to present Single of the Year, while spotlighting JUNO-nominated and winning releases in our stores across Canada. This partnership is about turning Awards season into year-round discovery for fans, and real support for Canadian artists”. Says Sunrise Records.
Throughout 2026 and beyond, Sunrise Records will spotlight this year’s JUNO-nominated and JUNO-winning music in-store year-round, offering music lovers tangible ways to discover, revisit, and celebrate Canada’s rich musical talent long after the Awards night. Physical media, including vinyl, CDs, and curated selections from local and national artists, remains central to the brand’s mission, even as listening habits evolve in the digital age.
“Sunrise Records has been a champion of Canadian music for decades, connecting fans to the artists and songs that define our culture,” said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS, CEO, MusiCounts. “We’re thrilled to welcome them as a Gold Partner of the 2026 JUNOS. Their passion for music and commitment to supporting artists aligns perfectly with our mission to celebrate and elevate Canada’s vibrant music scene.
The 55th Annual JUNO Awards, produced by Insight Productions (A Blue Ant Studios Company), will air live across Canada at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, CBCMusic.ca/junos and stream globally on CBC Music’s YouTube channel.
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Web Links:
Official JUNO Awards website: www.junoawards.ca
Social Media:
Instagram: @TheJUNOAwards / X: @TheJUNOAwards / Facebook: @TheJUNOAwards /
Exclusive Broadcast and Content Partner:
CARAS acknowledges the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters.
Premier Sponsor: TD Bank Group
Lead Sponsors: Skip, SiriusXM Canada, and Nissan Canada
Funding Partners: Music Canada, Province of Ontario, City of Hamilton, Tourism Hamilton, and Canadian Starmarker Fund
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 55th annual JUNO Awards Broadcast will take place in Hamilton at TD Coliseum on Sunday, March 29, 2026. For more information on the JUNO Awards or The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), please visit www.junoawards.ca.
About CBC
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: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. 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 Sunrise Records
Founded in Toronto in 1977, Sunrise Records quickly became one of the trusted record stores in Canada. With a core focus on music, a growing vinyl selection and working with distribution partners to bring the variety customers are looking for. It is our mission to bring customers closer to the music they love, and Sunrise Records has grown to more than 80 locations nationwide, truly cementing ourselves as Canada’s Record Store.
Media Contacts:
JUNOS: Amandine Lucas, [email protected]