Juno Awards 2010: Celebrating Canada’s Stars

by By Viola Chen - Port Moody Secondary, Port Moody BC Apr 6, 2010

With our Olympic success and newfound patriotism, it has been a great year for Canada – and the festivities have just begun!

After nearly four decades of celebrating Canadian music, the 2010 Junos prove to the world that Canada’s musical talent is only getting better. Since 1970, the Juno Awards have been presented annually to honour the musical achievements of Canadian artists and bands. The 2010 Juno Awards guarantee to showcase Canada’s burgeoning music scene in the small maritime city of St. John’s, Newfoundland. In honour of the awards, we decided to feature some of the top nominees at this year’s Junos.

Also, check out a review of the Juno 2010 Awards compilation album.

K'Naan K’Naan
Somali-Canadian rapper K’Naan has received nominations for New Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. His acclaimed record, Troubadour, has shaken up the world of rap music with poignant melodies and heartfelt lyrics. K’Naan’s addictive single, Wavin’ Flag, has received a nod for Rap Recording of the Year. Overflowing with soul and emotion, the song is on the road to become a cultural phenomenon as the anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Justin Bieber Justin Bieber
Have you caught the Bieber fever? Sixteen-year-old Justin Bieber can thank YouTube for his rise to stardom after his mom posted videos of him singing and performing on the public broadcasting website. His platinum-selling record, My World, has earned him three Juno nominations this year: Album of the Year, Pop Album of the Year and New Artist of the Year. Teenage girls and moms, prepare to eat your hearts out.
Michael Buble Michael Bublé
Hearthrob crooner Michael Bublé is this year’s top nominee with an overall total of six nominations including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. The Burnaby native has also received the nod for Songwriter of the Year and Fan Choice Award. The release of Bublé’s latest album Crazy Love deservedly rakes in nominations for Best Pop Album and Best Single for Haven’t Met You Yet.
Hedley Hedley
With numerous Juno nominations already under its belt, Hedley (named after a small town in B.C.) returns with two more nods in 2010. Hedley’s 2009 release The Show Must Go earned nominations for Group of the Year and Pop Album of the Year.
Nickelback Nickelback
Veteran Juno band Nickelback has been acknowledged once again. The post-grunge band, originally from Hanna, Alberta is nominated for the Juno Fan Choice Award and in the Best Rock category. Fifteen years have passed since the start of Nickelback’s career, and the guys are still on top.
Billy Talent Billy Talent
Group of the Year nominee Billy Talent is also up for Album of the Year and Rock Album of the Year for its fourth studio album, Billy Talent III. The band’s hit single, Rusted from the Rain, claims its rightful nomination for Single of the Year.

Click here to read an interview with Billy Talent.

Confirmed List of Performers

Billy Talent
Blue Rodeo
Classified
Drake
Great Lake Swimmers
Johnny Reid
Justin Bieber
K’NAAN
Metric

The 2010 Juno Awards aired Sunday, April 18th

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