Announcing the 2026 Juno Award Nominees

The highly anticipated nominees for the 2026 Juno Awards have been unveiled, showcasing the brightest talents in Canadian music. Leading the nominations are Tate McRae and Justin Bieber, each vying for recognition in several categories.

2026 Juno Awards Details

The 55th Juno Awards will take place on March 29, 2026. The ceremony will be hosted by comedian and singer Mae Martin at Hamilton’s newly opened TD Coliseum.

Lifetime Achievement Award

In a notable announcement, Joni Mitchell will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony. Additionally, Nelly Furtado is set for induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Key Nominees and Categories

• TD Juno Fan Choice Award:
  • Tate McRae
  • Justin Bieber
  • The Weeknd
  • Other nominees include: Bbno$, Cameron Whitcomb, James Barker Band, Josh Ross, Karan Aujla, Shawn Mendes, and Shubh.
• Album of the Year:
  • The Hard Way, Cameron Whitcomb
  • Swag II, Justin Bieber
  • So Close to What, Tate McRae
  • Other contenders include works by Josh Ross and The Weeknd.
• Artist of the Year:
  • Tate McRae
  • Justin Bieber
  • The Weeknd
  • Other nominees: Bbno$, Daniel Caesar.

Other Notable Categories

Other categories include Single of the Year, Group of the Year, and several genre-focused awards such as Classical, Jazz, and Pop.

• Single of the Year nominees:
  • “Daisies” by Justin Bieber
  • “Sports Car” by Tate McRae
  • “Cry For Me” by The Weeknd
• Group of the Year nominees:
  • Arcade Fire
  • Three Days Grace
  • Peach Pit

Broadcast Information

CBC will serve as the official media partner for the Juno Awards. The ceremony will be broadcast live across Canada starting at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET/9 p.m. AT on multiple platforms, including CBC-TV, CBC Gem, and CBC Radio One.

For comprehensive coverage and updates leading up to the 2026 Juno Awards, visit El-Balad.com.