VANCOUVER, BC – It was a red and white Canadian music love-in last night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, as the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC celebrated The 2025 JUNO Awards. Toronto rockers, The Beaches took Group of the Year for the second straight time, while Nemahsis won Breakthrough Artist of the Year and delivered a must-see explosive performance.
Hosted enthusiastically by beloved, multi-Platinum Superstar and 15-Time JUNO Award Winner Michael Bublé, the Awards were broadcast on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Music’s YouTube page. The JUNO Awards Gala included the presentation of over 40 JUNO Awards.
Special honours to Anne Murray and Sum 41
Special honours were presented to Anne Murray, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by the National Arts Centre, and Sum 41, who delivered a historic final medley performance and were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame by Joel and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte. Their induction was presented by JUNOS’ Premier Sponsor, TD. The evening also featured memorable sets from Aqyila, Josh Ross, Nemahsis, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Tia Wood, and more!
Biggest winner: Tate McRae
Canadian pop sensation Tate McRae emerged as the year’s biggest winner, taking home four awards, including her first JUNO Award for Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada and Pop Album of the Year, both for THINK LATER. She also earned Single of the Year Presented by YouTube for her hit “exes” and Artist of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada.
Explosive performances
Exciting performers Aqyila, Josh Ross, Nemahsis, and Snotty Nose Rez Kids each made a powerful impact on The JUNOS this year, not only with standout performances but also by taking home JUNO Awards. Aqyila earned Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year for Bloom, while Josh Ross took home his first JUNO for Complicated (Country Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada). Nemahsis made her JUNO debut in a big way, winning both Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and Alternative Album of the Year for Interlude (When a Thought Grows Wings). Snotty Nose Rez Kids also claimed their first JUNO Award with RED FUTURE winning Rap Album/EP of the Year.
Mustafa earned double recognition for his powerful visual storytelling, winning both Music Video of the Year and Songwriter of the Year Presented by SOCAN for his deeply personal work on “Name of God” and other tracks from his album Dunya.
AP Dhillon wins South Asian Music Recording of the Year and Lowell wins Songwriter of the Year
The inaugural year for South Asian Music Recording of the Year Presented by TD was won by AP Dhillon and Lowell took home the first Songwriter of the Year (Non-Performer) Presented by SOCAN award for her work with The Beaches and Beyoncé.
25 Awards going to first-time winners
The JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada on March 29, shone a spotlight on Canadian rising stars, with 25 Awards going to first-time winners: collectif9 (Classical Album of the Year (Small Ensemble), Jeremy Ledbetter Trio (Jazz Album of the Year (Group), Intervals (Instrumental Album of the Year), Big Dave McLean (Blues Album of the Year), Jake Vaadeland (Traditional Roots Album of the Year), Kaia Kater (Contemporary Roots Album of the Year), Nemahsis (Breakthrough Artist of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters/Alternative Album of the Year), NOBRO (Rock Album of the Year). Maïa Davies (Adult Contemporary Album of the Year), Interplanetary Criminal & SadBoi (Dance Recording of The Year), Ciel (Underground Dance Single of the Year), Priori (Electronic Album of the Year Presented by Nissan), Snotty Nose Rez Kids (Rap Album/EP of the Year), THEHONESTGUY (Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year), Debra DiGiovanni (Comedy Album of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada), Black Bear Singers (Traditional Indigenous Artist or group of the Year), Sebastian Gaskin (Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year Presented By Destination Indigenous), Klô Pelgag (Francophone Album of the Year), Ryan Ofei (Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year), AP Dhillon (South Asian Music Recording of the Year Presented by TD), Keenan Gregory (Album Artwork of the Year), Jack Rochon (Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Presented by Audio-Technica), Deantha Edmunds (Classical Composition of the Year), Lowell (Songwriter of the Year (Non-Performer) Presented BY SOCAN) and Josh Ross (Country Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada).
Toronto Symphony Orchestra wins 6th JUNO, The Beaches win second straight JUNO for Group of the Year
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra added to its legacy with a sixth JUNO Award win this weekend with Classical Album of the Year for Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie. While acclaimed Toronto rock band The Beaches secured their fifth career JUNO and second consecutive win for Group of the Year presented by Sirius XM Canada.
Performance Debuts
Artists making their JUNO Awards debut performances this year included Aqyila, Jonita Ghandi, Nemahsis, Peach Pit, Roxane Bruneau, Tia Wood, Chani Nattan, Inderpal Moga, Jazzy B & GMINXR.
TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award
The TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award, the only fan-voted category of the JUNO Awards, was awarded to bbno$, celebrating their dedicated fanbase and viral impact across digital platforms.
How to rewatch the JUNO Awards
Fans can rewatch every performance and memorable moment from the 54th Annual JUNO Awards broadcast, on CBC Gem, CBCMusic.ca/junos and The JUNO Awards social channels.
The 2025 JUNO Awards Broadcast was produced by Insight Productions (a Boat Rocker company in association with CBC and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS).
Sponsors and Partners
*JUNO Awards Broadcast – Award Partners: Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada, Breakthrough Artist of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, Group of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada and TikTok JUNO Fan Choice.
*JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada – Award Partners: Adult Alternative Album of the Year Presented by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, Artist of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada, Breakthrough Group of the Year Presented by FACTOR, The Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Radio, Comedy Album of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada, Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year Presented by Destination Indigenous, Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Presented by Audio-Technica, Single of the Year Presented by YouTube, Songwriter of the Year Presented by SOCAN, Electronic Album of the Year Presented by Nissan.
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