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The 2026 Juno Awards celebrated Canadian music with performances and awards, featuring Joni Mitchell, a Rush reunion, and Drake's tribute to Nelly Furtado, during which he also aired a decade-old awards show grievance.
Tate McRae was the top winner at the 2026 Juno Awards Industry Gala, despite her absence. Other notable winners included Daniel Caesar, Karan Aujla, and Sarah McLachlan.
TikTok will return to the Juno Awards, providing backstage and red carpet access for Canadian creators, after Ottawa decided against halting the platform's local operations over national security concerns.
Legendary band Rush made their first live appearance with new drummer Anika Nilles, performing 'Finding My Way' at a surprise show during the Juno Awards, with footage of the late Neil Peart playing on screen during their performance, effectively launching their 50th-anniversary tour.
The prime minister, Carney, is scheduled to make his debut at the Juno Awards ceremony in Hamilton's TD Coliseum on Sunday evening.
All three Canadian women have won multiple Juno Awards.
Legendary folk singer Joni Mitchell received a lifetime achievement award at the 2026 Juno Awards, where she praised Canadian leader Mark Carney, as stars gathered on the orange carpet for Canada's biggest night in music.
The Juno Awards are adding a new "Latin music recording of the year" category, a move that musicians and fans say reflects the genre's growing popularity and has been long overdue.