Corey Hart inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Surprise appearance by international icon Sting
Exclusive performance by Shawn Mendes from Europe
Avril Lavigne wins JUNO Fan Choice Award Presented by TD
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) andCBC took over Budweiser Gardens this evening for Canada’s biggest awards night in music. The awards, hosted by Sarah McLachlan, were broadcast live on CBC, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, the free CBC Gem streaming service, and globally at cbcmusic.ca/junos. The highly anticipated event opened with London’s own Loud Luxury who took the stage with an electrifying performance alongside the Western University Marching Band for their London homecoming.
The country’s cream of the crop took home some of JUNO Weekend’s most coveted awards. Emerging pop-singer bülow was awarded 2019 Breakthrough Artist of the Year Sponsored by FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters. The Canadian-German songstress also took the stage with a medley of “Two Punks in Love” and her multi-platinum hit, “Not a Love Song.”
One of Canada’s most exciting talents, Jessie Reyez, was presented with R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Presented by CBC Music for her second EP, Being Human in Public.Critically acclaimed rock ‘n’ roll band, Arkells, who won Rock Album of the Year award at the JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards last night, added Group of the Year award Presented with Apple Music this evening. Canadian country star Brett Kissel was awarded Country Album of the Year for his latest album, We Were That Song. Eight-time JUNO Award winner Avril Lavigne took home JUNO Fan Choice Award Presented by TD.
Following his four major wins last night, Shawn Mendes also took home Album of the Year award Sponsored by Music Canada and delighted fans with a special performance from his current tour in Europe.
The night was capped with a very special and memorable occasion – the induction of legendary singer-songwriter Corey Hart into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Presented by host Sarah McLachlan, Hart was honoured for being one of Canada’s biggest success stories of all time. Fans were treated to the singer’s first live television performance in over 20 years – a stirring rendition of his massive hit, “Never Surrender” and an energizing performance of “Sunglasses at Night.”
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The evening’s stellar roster of presenters included Amanda Parris, host of CBC Arts:Exhibitionists, The Filmmakers, From the Vaults and Marvin’s Room on CBC Music; 2019 Humanitarian Award Presented by Music Canada recipient and Canadian icon David Foster; singer-songwriter, broadcaster, composer, activist Elisapie Isaac; francophone rocker Hubert Lenoir; cross-genre sensation, singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez; up-and-coming recording artist KILLY; Canada’s Godfather of hip-hop Maestro Fresh Wes; political satirist and author Rick Mercer; host Sarah McLachlan alongside Meriel Reed ofLondon Girls Rock Camp; Simu Liu of CBC’s award-winning comedy Kim’s Convenience; award-winning Toronto Star journalist, author and the 2018 CBC Massey Lecturer Tanya Talaga; Canadian ice dancer and Olympic champion Tessa Virtue; The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism; and a surprise appearance by world-renowned musician and icon Sting.