Juno Awards 2024: A night of surprises, political commentary at music gala

Juno Awards 2024: A night of surprises, political commentary at music gala

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 25, 2024 9:36 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Halifax played host this weekend to the annual Juno Awards show, with singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado presiding over the event. Sunday night’s show was kicked off by surprise guest Anne Murray, with the native … Read more

Alberta RCMP officer and Edmonton police constable earn Juno nomination for gospel album

Alberta RCMP officer and Edmonton police constable earn Juno nomination for gospel album

Country gospel band Stirling John has received a Juno Award nomination for the independent album Where I’m Meant to Be. John, the lead singer-songwriter, is an Alberta RCMP officer. Guitarist and backup singer David Pedersen is a constable and school resource officer with the Edmonton Police Service. “I feel humbled and I’m honored to be … Read more

‘I enjoy being the first’: Maestro Fresh Wes doesn’t mind breaking hip-hop barriers

‘I enjoy being the first’: Maestro Fresh Wes doesn’t mind breaking hip-hop barriers

Some moments in a career of “firsts” achieved by rapper Maestro Fresh Wes seem bigger than him, and next Sunday is certainly one of them. That’s when the Canadian star officially becomes the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the Juno Awards. His name will be added to a … Read more

2024 Juno Awards nominations: Charlotte Cardin leads with 6 nods

2024 Juno Awards nominations: Charlotte Cardin leads with 6 nods

Charlotte Cardin is a leading six-time Juno Awards nominee this year. The Montreal pop singer-songwriter emerged as the top contender at the Juno nomination announcement on Tuesday, with her 99 Nights earning nods for both album of the year, as well as pop album. Cardin also picked up recognition in the artist of the year … Read more