CBC AND CARAS PARTNER TO LAUNCH A VIRTUAL VERSION OF THE ‘JEWEL OF JUNO WEEK’
JUNOS 365 SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE – STARTING THIS FRIDAY, MAY 1
The five-part series features stories and performances from the homes of Canada’s top musicians and will be available every other Friday on CBC Gem and world-wide at cbcmusic.ca/junos
COVID-19 Turns Off The Music
As the news continues to breaks with Covid 19, so many things are coming to an immediate stop, including our music industry.
The Day the Music Died
Let’s talk about the last 24 hours for a minute. Yesterday morning I came to work, as I do every day. For the most part I was expecting a relatively normal day knowing that by the late afternoon our coverage of events at the JUNO Awards in Saskatoon would be needing my attention. But at 9:30am something happened that would lead to the largest cascading cancellation event I have ever experienced in all my years in this industry.
Brett Kissel to host the 2020 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards
Co-hosted by CBC Music’s Amanda Parris, the evening will feature live performances by nominees Half Moon Run, Hunter Brothers, Irish Mythen with Catherine MacLellan and Miranda Mulholland, Riit and 2019/2020 Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class artist, Aiza
Guests will be treated to the JUNO Culinary Experience supported by the Government of Canada through Western Economic Diversification Canada
Performers announced for 2020 JUNO Awards broadcast, live on CBC
Alexandra Stréliski, Ali Gatie, City and Colour, iskwē, Meghan Patrick and The Dead South announced as performers for The 2020 JUNO Awards Broadcast, live on CBC
Canadian icon Anne Murray to induct Jann Arden into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Tickets to the 49th annual JUNO Awards on March 15 are available online at ticketmaster.ca
Special Edition of the Blue Jay Songwriters Sessions – JUNOs style
The wildly popular Blue Jay Sessions that originated as an experiment at Calgary’s Oak Tree Tavern during the 2019 Stampede, later resurfaced during CCMA week dur to popular demand. It now seems to have become an event staple in Calgary given there’s another upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend session. For the first time, the Sessions will be held in a new city and province …This March they’re making their way East, into Saskatchewan for a special JUNO edition … and they’re not just supplying amazing artists, they’re going to have specially branded BlueJay Sessions beer thanks to Russell Brewing!
Nominations Announced for The 2020 JUNO Awards
Alessia Cara leads with six nominations,
Tory Lanez with five
Fans are encouraged to vote for their favourite nominee for
JUNO Fan Choice presented by TD at junofanchoice.ca
Jann Arden to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at The 2020 JUNO Awards
TORONTO — The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is thrilled to announce multi-platinum award-winning singer and songwriter Jann Arden as the first 2020 inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. With accolades that include 19 top 10 singles and eight JUNO Awards, Arden is a beloved Canadian musical artist and personality. To celebrate her induction during The 49th Annual JUNO Awards on Sunday, March 15, 2020, Arden will grace the stage and perform live from the SaskTel Centre. Fans can tune in to this special performance as part of The 2020 JUNO Awards broadcast live in Canada on CBC, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, and the CBC Listen app. The awards will also be available for audiences outside of Canada to stream at cbcmusic.ca/junos.
