TORONTO – March 13 — Today, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC announced the latest additions to the performer lineup and award recipients for The 54th Annual JUNO Awards. Anne Murray, the most JUNO Awarded artist in history, will take to the JUNOS stage to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the National Arts Centre/Centre National des Arts. This marks a significant moment as Anne Murray will be the first artist recipient of the honour, which is being awarded for the first time since Pierre Juneau, The JUNO Awards’ namesake, received it in 1989. “Canada’s National Arts Centre has been honoured to support countless Canadian performing artists from the beginning of their careers to the international stage, including this year’s honouree, Anne Murray,” says Christopher Deacon, President and CEO of the National Arts Centre.
New performers joining the already electrifying lineup will be Elisapie, Jonita Gandhi, Maestro Fresh Wes and Roxane Bruneau for a can’t miss performance with host Michael Bublé. British Columbia’s own bbno$, Peach Pit, Chani Nattan, Inderpal Moga and Jazzy B with GMINXR will also perform for their hometown crowd.
The all-star lineup of presenters continues with Joel and Benji Madden, of Good Charlotte, coming to the JUNOS stage to introduce Sum 41’s induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Presented by JUNOS Premier Sponsor, TD Bank Group. Set to release her new album Paid in Memories on March 28, five-time JUNO Award winner Jessie Reyez will present Boi-1da with the International Achievement Award and 2024 Performers and JUNO Award winners The Beaches will present TikTok JUNO Fan Choice. CBC’s Allan Hawco from hit series SAINT-PIERRE and Anna Lambe from acclaimed comedy NORTH OF NORTH will also take the stage to present during The JUNO Awards Broadcast. Host Michael Bublé will also present the 20th anniversary edition of MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award, presented by Anthem Entertainment.
The 54th Annual JUNO Awards, produced by Insight Productions (a Boat Rocker company), will broadcast and stream live across Canada from Rogers Arena in Vancouver on March 30th at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Music’s YouTube page. Tickets for The 2025 JUNO Awards are available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.ca/junos.
Lineups have been announced for some fan favourite events for JUNO Week, some standouts include:
The JUNO Comedy Show Presented by SiriusXM Canada: hosted by Ola Dada will have performances from Courtney Gilmour, Debra DiGiovanni, Ivan Decker, Jess Salomon and Nathan Macintosh.
JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN & FACTOR in association with Music Publishers Canada: Unforgettable performances from this year’s JUNO-nominated artists including Alexander Stewart, Dylan Sinclair, Elisapie, Leif Vollebekk, Lowell, Luna Li, Nemahsis and Humanitarian Award recipient, Sarah Harmer.
JUNO Stories From the Studio: Hear from this year’s panelists including Aaron Paris, Akeel Henry and International Achievement Award recipient Boi-1da for an exclusive glimpse into the behind-the-scenes magic that brings Canada’s top-chart hits to life!
JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music: 1 wristband to access 100+ artists performing live at over 10 venues across the city. Performances from nominees and BC artists ANCIIENTS, Blue Moon Marquee and Destrata as well nominees Northern Cree, Jamie Fine, Maddee Ritterm, Benita and more. Full lineup available on junoawards.ca/events
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