The

Juno Award The Juno Awards, more popularly known as the JUNOS, are awards presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. New members of the Canadian Music Hall of ...

s of 2005 were held 3 April at the MTS Centre in

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and were hosted by comedian

Brent Butt Brent Leroy Butt (born August 3, 1966) is a Canadian actor, comedian, and screenwriter. He is best known for his role as Brent Leroy on the CTV Television Network, CTV sitcom ''Corner Gas'', which he created. He also created the television serie ...

Avril Lavigne Avril Ramona Lavigne ( ; born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. At age 16, she signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records. Her debut studio album, ''Let Go (Avril Lavigne album), Let Go'' (2002), is the ...

and

k-os Kevin Brereton (born February 20, 1972), better known by his stage name k-os (; "chaos"), is a Canadian alternative rapper, singer, songwriter and producer. His given name may also be cited as Kheaven, a spelling he later adopted. The alias "k ...

won three awards each, while

Billy Talent Billy Talent is a Canadian Rock music, rock band from Mississauga, Ontario. They formed in 1993 with lead vocalist Benjamin Kowalewicz, guitarist Ian D'Sa, bassist Jonathan Gallant, and drummer Aaron Solowoniuk. There have been no lineup change ...

and Feist won 2 apiece. Nominations were announced 7 February 2005.

The Tragically Hip The Tragically Hip, often referred to simply as the Hip, were a Canadian rock band formed in Kingston, Ontario in 1984, consisting of vocalist Gord Downie, guitarist Paul Langlois, guitarist Rob Baker (known as Bobby Baker until 1994), bassi ...

were this year's Canadian Music Hall of Fame recipient.

Dan Aykroyd Daniel Edward Aykroyd ( ; born July 1, 1952) is a Canadian actor, comedian, producer, musician and writer. He was an original member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" on ''Saturday Night Live'' (1975–1979). During his tenure on ''SNL'' ...

was originally scheduled to present this honour, but inexplicably cancelled several days before the awards ceremony.

Sarah Harmer Sarah Harmer (born November 12, 1970) is a Canadian singer, songwriter and environmental activist. Early life Born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, Harmer gained her first exposure to the musician's lifestyle as a teenager, when her older sist ...

presented the Hall of Fame award in his place. Both Aykroyd and Harmer have ties to the

Kingston, Ontario Kingston is a city in Ontario, Canada. It is located on the north-eastern end of Lake Ontario, at the beginning of the St. Lawrence River and at the mouth of the Cataraqui River (south end of the Rideau Canal). The city is midway between Toro ...

community in which The Tragically Hip are based.

Neil Young Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter. After embarking on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s, Young moved to Los Angeles, joining Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Furay ...

was scheduled to appear at these awards, based on a promise that he would attend if the ceremonies were held in Winnipeg. But the 1982 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee cancelled his appearance shortly before the Juno ceremonies following surgery to correct a

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. Other Juno Weekend events included the JunoFest concert series held at venues around the city, the Songwriters’ Circle on Sunday afternoon, and the Juno Fan Fare autograph session with Keshia Chanté,

Great Big Sea Great Big Sea was a Canadian folk rock band from Newfoundland and Labrador, best known for performing energetic rock interpretations of traditional Newfoundland folk songs including sea shanties, which draw from the island's 500-year Irish, Scot ...

, Kardinal Offishall,

The Tea Party The Tea Party is a Canadian rock band with industrial rock, blues, progressive rock, and Middle Eastern music influences, dubbed " Moroccan roll" by the media. Active throughout the 1990s and up until 2005, the band re-formed in 2011. The Tea P ...

, Thornley, and other Canadian bands and artists. The following awards were presented during the primary ceremonies, with other categories awarded at a non-televised ceremony the previous night: *Group of the Year *New Artist of the Year *Juno Fan Choice Award *Songwriter of the Year *Album of the Year *Adult Alternative Album of the Year *Rap Recording of the Year *Single of the Year

Nominees and winners

Artist of the Year

Winner:

Other Nominees: * Bryan Adams *

Celine Dion Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( ; born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, and the best-selling French-language artist of all time. Her ...

* Diana Krall *

k.d. lang Kathryn Dawn Lang (born November 2, 1961), known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop (music), pop and country music, country singer-songwriter and occasional actress. Lang has won Juno Awards and Grammy Awards for her musical perfor ...

New Artist of the Year

Winner: Feist Other Nominees: * Keshia Chanté * Fefe Dobson *

Matt Dusk Matthew-Aaron Dusk (born November 19, 1978) is a Canadian jazz vocalist. He has four certified gold albums: ''Two Shots'', '' Good News'', ''Old School Yule!'' and ''JetSetJazz'', and two certified platinum albums; ''My Funny Valentine: The Chet ...

* Matt Mays

Group of the Year

Winner:

Other Nominees: *

Simple Plan Simple Plan is a Canadian rock band from Montreal, Quebec, formed in 1999. The band's lineup consists of Pierre Bouvier (lead vocals, studio bass guitar), Chuck Comeau (drums), Jeff Stinco (lead guitar), and Sébastien Lefebvre (rhythm guita ...

Sum 41 Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario. Originally called Kaspir, the band was formed in 1996 and currently consists of Deryck Whibley (lead vocals, guitars, keyboards), Dave Baksh (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jason "Cone" McCas ...

Juno Fan Choice Award

Winner:

Other Nominees: * Diana Krall * Sarah McLachlan * Marie-Elaine Thibert *

Shania Twain Eilleen Regina "Shania" Twain ( , ; née Edwards; born August 28, 1965) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She has sold over 100 million records, making her the best-selling female artist in country music history and one of the best-s ...

New Group of the Year

Winner:

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Other Nominees: *

Death from Above 1979 Death from Above 1979 (also known as Death from Above) is a Canadian rock duo consisting of bassist Jesse F. Keeler and drummer and vocalist Sebastien Grainger from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 2001. The band released their debut album, '' You're ...

* The Marble Index * Thornley *

The Waking Eyes The Waking Eyes is a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg and Steinbach, Manitoba. History The band formed after the break-up of two other Manitoba bands, The Pets from Steinbach and Novillero from Winnipeg. In 2002 The Waking Eyes released a full- ...

Songwriter of the Year

Winner: Ron Sexsmith, "Whatever It Takes", "Not About to Lose", "Hard Bargain" Other Nominees: *

Buck 65 Richard Terfry (born March 4, 1972), better known by his stage name Buck 65, is a Canadian alternative hip hop artist. Underpinned by an extensive background in abstract hip hop, his more recent music has extensively incorporated blues, country, ...

"Wicked and Weird", "463", "Sore" (all co-written with T.O.A.B. La Rone) * Marc Jordan, "Let's Waste Some Time" and "Shot Down My Heart" (both co-written by Steve MacKinnon), "Tears of Hercules" (co-written by Stephan Moccio) *

, "Don't Tell Me" (co-written by Evan Taubenfeld), "My Happy Ending" (co-written by Butch Walker), "Nobody's Home" (co-written by Ben Moody) *

Gordie Sampson Gordon Francis Sampson (born July 30, 1971) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer from Big Pond, Nova Scotia. Beginning his career as a performer on his hometown island of Cape Breton, both in bands and on his own, Sampson has gone on to ...

, "Sunburn" and "Paris" (both co-written by Blair Daly and Troy Verges), "You (Or Somebody Like You)"

Jack Richardson Producer of the Year

Winner: Bob Rock, "Welcome to My Life" by

and "Some Kind of Monster" by

Metallica Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrume ...

Other Nominees: * David Foster, "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban, "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Michael Bublé * Raine Maida, "How Does it Feel" and "Fall to Pieces" by

* Nickelback and Joey Moi, "Someday" and "Figured You Out" by Nickelback *Track & Field and

Nelly Furtado Nelly Kim Furtado (; ; born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Furtado has sold over 40 million records worldwide making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. She first gained fame with her trip hop-inspired deb ...

, "Try" and "Explode" by

Recording Engineer of the Year

Winner: L. Stu Young, "What Do You Want" and "Man in Your Life" by

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, ''Musicology'' Other Nominees: *Vic Florencia, "Shot Down My Heart" and "When Rita Takes the 'A' Train" by Marc Jordan, ''Make Believe Ballroom'' *John MacLean, Sheldon Zaharko, "Jumbo Jet Headache" by

Limblifter Limblifter is a Canadian alternative rock group from Vancouver, formed in 1996. History The group was originally formed by brothers Ryan Dahle and Kurt Dahle, as a side project from their main band, Age of Electric, along with a third member, Ia ...

, ''I/O'' *Peter Prilesnik, "Lucky Me" and "Day One" by

Sarah Slean Sarah Hope Slean (born June 21, 1977) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, composer and musician. She has released eleven albums to date (including EPs and live albums). She is also a poet, visual artist, and occasional actress. Career Major recordi ...

, ''Day One'' * Bob Rock, "Welcome to My Life" and "Me Against the World" by

, ''Still Not Getting Any''

Canadian Music Hall of Fame

Winner:

Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award

Winner: Allan Slaight

Nominated and winning albums

Album of the Year

Winner: ''

'',

Other Nominees: *''The Girl in the Other Room'', Diana Krall *''Miracle'',

*''Still Not Getting Any'',

*'' Under My Skin'',

Adult Alternative Album of the Year

Winner: ''

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'',

Other Nominees: *''Day One'',

*''Matt Mays'', Matt Mays *''Retriever'', Ron Sexsmith *'' Want Two'', Rufus Wainwright

Alternative Album of the Year

Winner: '' Let It Die'', Feist Other Nominees: *''

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'',

Arcade Fire Arcade Fire is a Canadian indie rock band, consisting of husband and wife Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, alongside Richard Reed Parry, Tim Kingsbury and Jeremy Gara. The band's current touring line-up also includes former core member S ...

*''

Now, More Than Ever ''Now, More Than Ever'' is an album by Jim Guthrie. It was mastered by George Graves and sequenced by Kristian Galberg. Stephen Evans did the album's artwork. An "extended edition", featuring a second disc of rarities, B-sides, and demo ver ...

'', Jim Guthrie *'' Set Yourself on Fire'', Stars *'' The Slow Wonder'', A.C. Newman

Best Blues album

Winner: ''I'm Just A Man'', Garrett Mason Other Nominees: *''Come On In'',

Downchild The Downchild Blues Band is a Canadian blues band, described by one reviewer as "the premier blues band in Canada". The band is still commonly known as the Downchild Blues Band, though the actual band name was shortened to "Downchild" in the ea ...

*''Fresh Horses'', Jim Byrnes *''No One to Blame'',

Rita Chiarelli Rita Chiarelli is a Canadian blues singer. She was called "the goddess of Canadian blues" by Shelagh Rogers at CBC Radio One. Biography Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Chiarelli began performing in Ronnie Hawkins' band in the early 1980s. ...

*''Soap Bars and Dog Ears'', The Jimmy Bowskill Band

Children's Album of the Year

Winner: ''A Poodle in Paris'',

Connie Kaldor Connie Isabelle Kaldor, (born 9 May 1953) is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter. She is the recipient of three Juno awards. Early life and education Kaldor was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. She graduated from Campbell Collegiate in Regina in 1972 ...

Other Nominees: *''Angela May's Magnificent Musical Menagerie'', Angela Kelman *''The 5 Elements'', Rick Scott and Harry Wong *''MathJam K'', Judy & David *''Songs for You'',

Jennifer Gasoi Jennifer Gasoi (born ) is a Canadian children's musician, noted for her albums ''Songs For You'' and ''Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well''. Early life Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Gasoi graduated from McGill University with a ...

Classical Album of the Year (Solo or Chamber Ensemble)

Winner: ''Bach: The English Suites'', Angela Hewitt Other nominees: *''Drumtalker'',

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*''Dvořák, Janáček, Smetana: Romantic Pieces'', James Ehnes, Eduard Laurel *''Nikolai Kapustin Piano Music'', Marc-Andre Hamelin *''Takemitsu: Toward the Sea'', Robert Aitken (composer), Robert Aitken, New Music Concerts Ensemble

Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble or Soloist(s) with Large Ensemble Accompaniment)

Winner: ''Dardanus (opera), Dardanus/Le temple de la Gloire: Music of Jean-Philippe Rameau'', Jeanne Lamon, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra Other nominees: *''Borodin'', Bramwell Tovey, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra *''Frenergy: Music of John Estacio'', Mario Bernardi, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra *''Hummel'', James Ehnes, London Mozart Players *''Mahler: Symphony No. 4'', Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Orchestre Metropolitain du Grand Montreal

Classical Album of the Year (Vocal or Choral Performance)

Winner: ''Cleopatra (album), Cleopatra'', Isabel Bayrakdarian, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra Other nominees: *''Bach: Psaume 51, Cantate 82'', Karina Gauvin, Daniel Taylor (countertenor), Daniel Taylor, Violons du Roy *''Brahms Lieder'', Marie-Nicole Lemieux *''Italian Oratorios'', Matthew White (countertenor), Matthew White, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra *''So Much to Tell'', Measha Brueggergosman, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra

Best Album Design

Winner: Vincent Marcone, ''It Dreams'' by Jakalope Other nominees: *Tracy Maurice, N. Hilary Treadwell, ''Funeral'' by

* Bryan Adams, Dirk Rudolf, ''Room Service'' by Bryan Adams *John Rummen, Kim Kinakin, James Michin III, '' Under My Skin'' by

*Jesse F. Keeler, Eva Michon, ''You're a Woman, I'm a Machine'' by

Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year

Winner: ''Here to Stay (Greg Sczebel album), Here to Stay'', Greg Sczebel Other nominees: *''Red Letterz'', Fresh I.E. *''Living Water'', Aileen Lombardo *''Phenomenon'', Thousand Foot Krutch *''Taken'', Raylene Scarrott

Country Recording of the Year

Winner: ''One Good Friend'', George Canyon Other nominees: *''Dress Rehearsal (Carolyn Dawn Johnson album), Dress Rehearsal'', Carolyn Dawn Johnson *"Girls Lie Too", Terri Clark *"Party for Two",

and Billy Currington *''This Time Around (Paul Brandt album), This Time Around'', Paul Brandt

Best Selling Francophone album

Winner: ''Marie-Élaine Thibert'', Marie-Élaine Thibert Other nominees: *''Audrey'', Audrey de Montigny *''Écoute-moi donc'', Dany Bédar *''Gros Mammouth Album Turbo'', Les Trois Accords *''J't'aime tout court'', Nicola Ciccone

Instrumental Album of the Year

Winner: ''Mi Destino/My Destiny'', Oscar Lopez (guitarist), Oscar Lopez Other nominees: *''Celtic Reverie'', Loretto Reid and Dan Gibson *''Mediterranean Nights'', Vehkavaara & Piltch *''Rest & Relaxation'', Montgomery Smith *''A Warrior's Journey'', Longhouse

International Album of the Year

Winner: ''American Idiot'', Green Day Other nominees: *''Confessions (Usher album), Confessions'', Usher (singer), Usher *''Encore (Eminem album), Encore'', Eminem *''Feels Like Home (Norah Jones album), Feels Like Home'', Norah Jones *''How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb'', U2

Traditional Jazz Album of the Year

Winner: ''Vivid: The David Braid Sextet Live'', David Braid (musician), David Braid Other nominees: *''Deep Cove'', Ryga/Rosnes Quartet *''Elenar'', François Théberge *''Exponentially Monk'', John Stetch *''Extra Time'', The Mike Murley Quintet

Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year

Winner: ''New Danzon'', Hilario Durán Trio Other nominees: *''City of Neighbourhoods'', Neufeld-Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra with Sam Rivers (jazz musician), Sam Rivers *''5'', Alain Caron (bass player), Alain Caron *''Red Dragonfly (aka Tombo)'', Jane Bunnett *''Sekoya'', Sekoya

Vocal Jazz Album of the Year

Winner: ''The Girl in the Other Room'', Diana Krall Other nominees: *''Eclipse'', Kate Hammett-Vaughan Quintet *''Make Believe Ballroom'', Marc Jordan *''Open Your Eyes'', Dione Taylor *''That's For Me'', Susie Arioli Band featuring Jordan Officer

Pop Album of the Year

Winner: '' Under My Skin'',

Other nominees: *''Fefe Dobson (album), Fefe Dobson'', Fefe Dobson *''Home'', Ryan Malcolm *''Miracle (Celine Dion album), Miracle'',

*''Still Not Getting Any...'',

Rock Album of the Year

Winner: ''Chuck (Sum 41 album), Chuck'',

Other nominees: *''Come Again (Thornley album), Come Again'', Thornley *''Elocation'', Default (band), Default *''In Between Evolution'',

*''Seven Circles'',

Roots and Traditional Album of the Year – Group

Winner: ''40 Days'', The Wailin' Jennys Other nominees: *''Let Em Run'', The Bills *''In All Things'', Leahy *''Jimson Weed '', Nathan (band), Nathan *''Migration'', La Volée d'Castors

Roots and Traditional Album of the Year – Solo

Winner: ''Hopetown'', Jenny Whiteley Other nominees: *''Acoustic Album'', Amos Garrett *''Michael Jerome Browne & The Twin River String Band'', Michael Jerome Browne *''The Waking Hour'', David Francey *''West Eats Meet'', Harry Manx

World Music Album of the Year

Winner: ''African Guitar Summit'', Mighty Popo, Madagascar Slim, Donne Robert, Alpha Ya Ya Diallo, Adam Solomon, Pa Joe Other nominees: *''Dho-Mach (Sacred Gift)'', Achilla Orru *''En Voyage'', Les Gitans de Sarajevo *''Four Higher'', Autorickshaw (band), Autorickshaw *''Road to Kashgar'', Orchid Ensemble

Nominated and winning releases

Single of the Year

Winner: "Crabbuckit",

Other nominees: *"Not Ready to Go", The Trews *"One Thing (Finger Eleven song), One Thing", Finger Eleven *"Party for Two",

with Mark McGrath *"River Below",

Aboriginal Recording of the Year

Winner: ''Taima'', Elisapie Isaac, Taima Other nominees: *''Green Dress'', Wayne Lavallee *''Full Circle'', The Pappy Johns Band *''KATAKu'', Florent Vollant *''Pishimuss'', Claude McKenzie

Best Classical Composition

Winner: "The Tents of Abraham", István Anhalt Other nominees: *"A Farmer's Symphony", John Estacio *"Neuvas monodias espanolas", José Evangelista *"Pangaea", Jeffrey Ryan *"Third Symphony", Robert Turner (composer), Robert Turner

Dance Recording of the Year

Winner: "All Things (Just Keep Getting Better)", Widelife with Simone Denny Other nominees: *"All of My Life", Aluna *"Feel Love", DJ's Rule *"Ghetto Love, Extended Original Version", Original 3 *"Money Shot", Hatiras

Music DVD of the Year

Winner: Ron Mann, ''In Stereovision'' by Blue Rodeo Other nominees: *Barbara Barde, David Langer, Casablanca Media Television Inc., ''The Barenaked Truth'' by Barenaked Ladies *John Small, Hallway Entertainment, ''Great Big DVD'' by

*Michael Fischer-Ledenice, Scott Morin, ''A Night in Vienna'' by Oscar Peterson *Marty Callner, Jake Cohl, Michael Cohl, Randy Gladstein, Stephen Howard, David Kines, Fred Nicolaidis, Dave Russell, ''Toronto Rocks'' by various artists

Rap Recording of the Year

Winner: ''Joyful Rebellion'',

Other nominees: *"Bang Bang (Kardinal Offishall song), Bang Bang", Kardinal Offishall *"F.A.M.E.", Concise *''Life's a Collection of Experiences'', DL Incognito *''Say Something'', Kyprios

Best R&B/Soul Recording of the Year

Winner: ''Keshia Chanté (album), Keshia Chanté'', Keshia Chanté Other nominees: *''Gary Beals'', Gary Beals *''More'', Tamia *''Resurrected'', jacksoul *''What It Is'', Ray Robinson

Reggae Recording of the Year

Winner: ''WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)'', Sonia Collymore Other nominees: *''Bare as She Dare'', Carl Henry (singer), Carl Henry featuring Ce'Ceile *''Empty Barrel'', Blessed (musician), Blessed featuring Kardinal Offishall *''It's All Bless'', Korexion *''Uncorrupted'', Steele

Video of the Year

Winner: The Love Movement, with

, Micah Meisner, "B-Boy Stance" by

Other nominees: * Floria Sigismondi, "The End of the World" by The Cure * George Vale, Feist, "One Evening" by Feist * Stephen Scott, Barlow, "Perfect Wave" by Barlow * Benjamin Weinstein, The Weakerthans, "The Reasons" by The Weakerthans

References

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External links

Juno Awards siteCity of Winnipeg, 2005 Juno Awards gallery
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