Justin Bieber and Tate McRae Dominate 2026 Juno Award Nominations
The 2026 Juno Awards nominations have been unveiled, with pop superstars Justin Bieber and Tate McRae leading the pack with an impressive six nominations each. This marks a career-high achievement for both artists, highlighting their significant impact on the Canadian music scene.
Record Nominations for Bieber and McRae
Justin Bieber, an eight-time Juno award winner, has been nominated 32 times throughout his illustrious career. His six nominations for the 2026 ceremony include:
- Single of the Year for Daisies
- Album of the Year for Swag II
- Pop Album of the Year
- Artist of the Year
- Songwriter of the Year
- TD Juno Fan Choice
Bieber is also up for four Grammy Awards this Sunday in Los Angeles, adding to his already remarkable year.
Tate McRae matches Bieber's six nominations, receiving nods for:
- Single of the Year for Sports car
- Album of the Year for So Close to What
- Pop Album of the Year
- Artist of the Year
- Songwriter of the Year
- TD Juno Fan Choice
Strong Contenders with Multiple Nominations
Close behind Bieber and McRae are two other notable artists with five nominations each:
- The Weeknd adds to his impressive Juno legacy of 22 wins and 46 nominations with nods for Single of the Year (Cry For Me), Album of the Year (Hurry Up Tomorrow), Pop Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, and TD Juno Fan Choice.
- Cameron Whitcomb, a country music newcomer who recently won two Canadian Country Music Awards, receives nominations for Single of the Year (Options), Album of the Year (The Hard Way), Country Album of the Year, Breakthrough Artist, and TD Juno Fan Choice.
Additional Notable Nominees
Several other artists have received significant recognition in this year's nominations:
- Josh Ross and Daniel Caesar each earned four nominations
- Daniel Caesar will also receive The International Achievement Award
- Josh Ross is nominated for Single of the Year (Hate How You Look), Album of the Year (Later Tonight), Country Album of the Year, and TD Juno Fan Choice
- Daniel Caesar's nominations include Best Traditional R&B Recording (Have a Baby With Me), Contemporary R&B Recording (Son of Spergy), Songwriter of the Year, and Artist of the Year
55th Annual Juno Awards Details
The 55th annual Juno Awards will take place in Hamilton, Ontario, with trophies awarded in 47 categories. The celebrations include:
- The Juno Awards Gala presented by Music Canada on March 28
- The Juno Awards Broadcast at TD Coliseum on March 29, airing live on CBC at 8 p.m. ET
Comedian Mae Martin will host the broadcast, which has already announced performances by Daniel Caesar, Arkells, The Beaches, and William Prince.
Special Honors and New Category
This year's ceremony will feature special recognition for two Canadian music legends:
- Joni Mitchell will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award
- Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Furtado is also nominated for Pop Album of the Year for her work 7.
A significant milestone in Juno history will be marked with the introduction of the Latin Music Recording of the Year category, recognizing the growing influence of Latin music in Canada. The inaugural nominees include:
- Alex Cuba (two-time winner, seven-time nominee)
- Lido Pimienta (two-time nominee)
- Andy Rubal (first-time nominee)
- Isabella Lovestory (first-time nominee)
- Mario Puglia (first-time nominee)
The 2026 Juno Awards promise to be a celebration of Canadian musical excellence, with established stars and emerging talents competing for the country's highest music honors.
