The Juno Awards of 2010 honoured music industry achievements in Canada for the latter part of 2008 and for most of 2009. These ceremonies were in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador,

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during the weekend ending 18 April 2010. Primary ceremonies were held at the

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and at Prince Edward Plaza on George Street. This also marks the first time to not feature a host.

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was inducted into the

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received the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award for his part in numerous charitable concerts and campaigns during his career. Ross Reynolds, an original board member of the

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and former head of

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received the

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, the association responsible for the awards, awarded the 2010 ceremonies to the

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capital based on a bid which included government support commitments totalling $1.5 million (), half funded by the province, $250,000 from the St. John's municipal government and the remainder from the

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Events

Preliminary award-related events, known as Juno Week, began on 12 April 2010 with a launch event at the Confederation Building. Activities during this time included concerts such as JunoFest and the

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charity hockey game. On 17 April, the Juno Fan Fare event featured artist interviews, prizes and opportunities for the public to meet musicians. However, some artists such as

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were unable to attend when fog conditions that weekend delayed air travel into St. John's. The fog delays also cancelled some concerts the previous evening, and disrupted rehearsals for the main Sunday broadcast. Also on that Saturday, winners in 32 Juno categories were announced at a special gala dinner at the St. John's Convention Centre. On the following day, prior to the main awards broadcast, a Songwriters' Circle concert was hosted by Dallas Green then broadcast on CBC Radio 2.

Primary ceremony

The primary awards ceremony on 18 April 2010 was telecast by CTV from

and from an outdoor venue on George Street, featuring multiple hosts and presenters. Classified began the proceedings with "Oh... Canada" from the George Street venue.

could not attend in person due to the air travel disruption from the Icelandic ash cloud incident; he therefore received his Allan Waters Humanitarian Award via satellite. Other artists performing at the ceremonies broadcast were

Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber ( ; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Bieber is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music. He was discovered by American record executive Scooter ...

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 ...

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Michael Bublé Michael Steven Bublé ( ; born September 9, 1975) is a Canadian singer. A four-time Grammy Award winner, he is often credited for helping to renew public interest and appreciation for traditional pop standards and the Great American Songboo ...

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K'naan Keinan Abdi Warsame (born 1 February 1978) ( so, Keynaan Cabdi Warsame, ar, كَينَان عَبدِ وَرسَمَ ''Kaynān ʿAbdi Warsama''), better known by his stage name K'naan (), is a Somali-Canadian musician. He rose to prominence ...

with

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and

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. Award presenters and personalities included: * Musicians

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, Jully Black,

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Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson, known professionally as Terri Clark, born August 5, 1968, is a Canadian country music singer who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that ...

Alex Cuba Alexis Puentes (born 1974), better known by his stage name Alex Cuba, is a Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter who sings in Spanish and English. He has won two Juno Awards for World Music Album of the Year: in 2006 for '' Humo de Tabaco'', and in ...

, Amelia Curran,

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Damhnait Doyle Damhnait Doyle (; born December 9, 1975) is a Canadian musician, singer and composer. A phonetic spelling of her first name (which is Irish) also serves as the title of her 2003 album. She was a member of Atlantic Canadian band Shaye from 200 ...

Danny Fernandes Daniel "Danny" Fernandes (born September 16, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He was signed to CP Records from 2008 until January 2014. Personal life Danny Fernandes is of Portuguese descent. He has a younger brother named Jonathan a ...

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 ...

, Dallas Green, Hedley,

Carly Rae Jepsen Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After studying musical theatre for most of her school life and while in university, Jepsen garnered mainstream attention after placing third on the fifth season of ...

, Shiloh, Stereos, Kim Stockwood,

The Trews The Trews are a Canadian rock band from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, consisting of vocalist Colin MacDonald, guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, and drummer Chris Gormley. The band is currently based in Hamilton, Ontario. From thei ...

Nikki Yanofsky Nicole Rachel "Nikki" Yanofsky (born February 8, 1994) is a Canadian jazz-pop singer from Montreal, Quebec. She sang the CTV Olympic broadcast theme song, " I Believe", which was also the theme song of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. She also p ...

* Barry Stock (

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), hosted April Wine's induction to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame *

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and

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gold medallists) * Television personalities

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(judge, ''

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('' eTalk''),

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(''

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'') * James Moore ( Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages) The following seven categories were awarded during the main broadcast: * Album of the Year * Fan Choice Award *

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* New Artist of the Year * Rap Recording of the Year * Single of the Year * Songwriter of the Year Rebroadcasts of the Juno Awards telecast were scheduled for A,

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, Star! in late April.

Changes to nomination categories for 2010

Changes were made to the following award categories for this year's nominations: * Country Album of the Year – formerly known as Country Recording of the Year, this category is now limited to complete albums and single songs may no longer be nominated. * Music DVD of the Year and Vocal Jazz Album of the Year – voting on these categories is now fully conducted by appointed juries, with the winners no longer voted by the overall CARAS membership. * Pop Album of the Year and Rock Album of the Year – nominees for these categories are now determined according to an equal weighting of sales figures and jury vote. Winners are still voted on by the overall CARAS membership. * CD/DVD Artwork of the Year: This category is now called Recording Package of the Year to indicate that other product formats such as vinyl LPs may be considered for nomination.

Nominees and winners

Nominees in the following categories were announced on 3 March 2010.

received the most nominations of any artist this year, represented in six categories and winning four of those (Album of the Year, Fan Choice Award, Pop Album of the Year and Single of the Year).

and

each received four nominations. Drake, who had yet to release a full album, won in two categories (New Artist of the Year and Rap Recording of the Year). K'Naan also won two of his nominations (Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year). Winners of most categories were announced on 17 April at a gala dinner.

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Winner:

K'Naan Keinan Abdi Warsame (born 1 February 1978) ( so, Keynaan Cabdi Warsame, ar, كَينَان عَبدِ وَرسَمَ ''Kaynān ʿAbdi Warsama''), better known by his stage name K'naan (), is a Somali-Canadian musician. He rose to prominence ...

Other Nominees: *

Jann Arden Jann Arden (born Jann Arden Anne Richards; March 27, 1962) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress. She is famous for her signature ballads, "Could I Be Your Girl" and "Insensitive (song), Insensitive", which is her biggest hit to date. Ea ...

Diana Krall Diana Jean Krall (born November 16, 1964) is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer known for her contralto vocals. She has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, including over six million in the US. On December 11, 2009, '' Billboard'' maga ...

Group of the Year The Juno Award for Group of the Year has been awarded annually since 1970 in recognition of the best musical group or band in Canada. It is presented by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). The five nominees in the category ...

Winner:

Other nominees: *

* Hedley *

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New Artist of the Year

Winner:

Other nominees: *

* Shiloh

New Group of the Year

Winner:

Arkells Arkells is a Canadian rock band, formed in Hamilton, Ontario. In 2006, they signed with Dine Alone Records, and have since signed with Universal Records Canada and Last Gang Records. They are managed by Last Gang Management. They have released s ...

Other Nominees: *

Down With Webster Down With Webster is a Canadian rap rock band from The Beaches area of Toronto who signed with Universal Motown in April 2009. Down with Webster was originally formed for a middle school talent show. The band released their first official EP, '' ...

The New Cities The New Cities is a Canadian Juno Award and ADISQ Award nominated band originating from Trois-Rivières, Quebec, and currently based in Montreal, Quebec. The current members of The New Cities are David Brown, Christian Bergeron, Nicolas Denis, Fran ...

* Stereos *

Ten Second Epic Ten Second Epic was a Canadian five-piece alternative rock band from Edmonton. The band formed in 2002 consisting of Andrew Usenik (vocals), Daniel Carriere (guitar), Craig Spelliscy (guitar), Sandy MacKinnon (bass) and Patrick Birtles (drums). ...

Jack Richardson Producer of the Year The Juno Award for "Producer of the Year" has been awarded since 1975, as recognition each year for the best record producer in Canada. It was renamed the "Jack Richardson Producer of the Year" award in 2003, after Jack Richardson (record producer ...

Winner:

Bob Rock Robert Jens Rock (born April 19, 1954) is a Canadian record producer, sound engineer and musician, best known for producing rock bands and music artists such as Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, The Tragically Hip, the Cult, 31 ...

, "

Haven't Met You Yet "Haven't Met You Yet" is the first single from Canadian singer Michael Bublé's fourth studio album, '' Crazy Love'', released on August 31, 2009. According to Bublé, the single and its official music video are "about everyone's dream of finding ...

" and "

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" (

, '' Crazy Love'') Other Nominees: *

Kevin Churko Kevin Gregory Churko (born 19 January 1968) is a Canadian record producer, sound engineer and musician best known for his work with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Hinder, Modern Science, Five Finger Death Punch, Disturbed, In This ...

, "Look Where You're Walking" (Modern Science Mimortl, ''Modern Science'', produced with Kane Churko); "The Dream" (

In This Moment In This Moment is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed by singer Maria Brink and guitarist Chris Howorth in 2005. They found drummer Jeff Fabb and started the band as Dying Star. Unhappy with their musical direction, they ...

, '' The Dream'') *

David Foster David Walter Foster (born November 1, 1949) is a Canadian musician, composer, arranger, record producer and music executive who chaired Verve Records from 2012 to 2016. He has won 16 Grammy Awards from 47 nominations. His music career spans mor ...

, "Cry Me A River" and "All of Me" (

, '' Crazy Love'') *

Fred St-Gelais Fred St-Gelais (born Frédéric St-Gelais, on September 2, 1974 in Chibougamau, Quebec) is a Canadian songwriter, television music composer, record producer and multi-instrumentalist, currently living in Montreal, Quebec. Biography Early work F ...

, "Plaisirs amers" and "C'est moi" (

Marie-Mai Marie-Mai (born Marie-Mai Bouchard on July 7, 1984, in Varennes, Quebec) is a Canadian singer from Quebec. She was initially known as one of the finalists of the first season of the Quebec reality show '' Star Académie''. Background Marie-M ...

, ''Version 3.0'') *

Michael Phillip Wojewoda Michael Phillip Wojewoda is a Canadian record producer and musician. He has been nominated for eight Juno Awards and has received one for Recording Engineer of the Year and one for Producer of the Year. History Wojewoda began recording bands ...

"Palm Trees" and "The Key (Different Than I Used To Be)" (Jennifer LFO, ''Songs from the Alien Beacon'', produced with Jennifer Foster)

Recording Engineer of the Year

Winner:

Dan Brodbeck Dan Brodbeck is a Canadian record producer, recording engineer/mixer and recording engineering professor based in London, Ontario. Production and engineering career Throughout the 1990s Brodbeck owned dB Recording Studios in London, Ontario. Durin ...

, "Apple of My Eye" and "Be Careful" ( Dolores O’Riordan, ''

No Baggage ''No Baggage'' is the second and final solo album from Dolores O'Riordan. It was released on 21 August 2009 in Ireland, most of the world on 24 August 2009 and on 25 August 2009 in North America. The first single, "The Journey" was released to ra ...

'') Other Nominees: * John Bailey, "I Can't Make You Love Me" (

Sophie Milman Sophie Milman (born 1983) is a Russian-born Canadian jazz vocalist. After emigrating from Russia in the early 1990s, Milman, who is Jewish, spent most of her childhood years in Israel where she listened extensively to jazz. Her family later emigr ...

, ''Take Love Easy''); "Havana City" (

Hilario Durán Hilario Durán (born 1953, Havana) is a Cuban-Canadian jazz pianist. Durán studied at ''Conservatorio "Amadeo Roldán"'' Amadeo Roldan Music Institute in Havana, studying tumbao with Evaristo Aparicio, composition and conducting from German P ...

, ''Motion'') * Jon Drew, "Oh! The Boss Is Coming!" and "Pullin' Punches" (

, ''Jackson Square'') *

Darryl Neudorf Darryl Neudorf (born June 7, 1964 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian musician, record producer and audio engineer. He was the drummer for 54-40 from 1982 to 1986. He is best known during this time for co-writing the hit song "I Go Blin ...

, "And When You Wake Up" (

, '' The Things We Left Behind''); "Fever" (

Neko Case Neko Richelle Case (; born September 8, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter and member of the Canadian indie rock group the New Pornographers. Case has a powerful, untrained contralto voice, which has been described by contemporaries and cri ...

, ''

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'') * Denis Tougas, "Save Your Love" and "The Mad Mile" (Kirsten Jones, ''The Mad Mile'')

Songwriter of the Year

Winner:

– "

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" (written with B. Mars, P. Lawrence and J. Daval), "Take A Minute", "If Rap Gets Jealous" (written with Gerald Eaton and Brian West) (K'naan, ''Troubadour'') Other nominees: *

– "Haven’t Met You Yet", "Hold On" (written with Alan Chang and Amy S. Foster) (Michael Bublé, '' Crazy Love'') *

Emily Haines Emily Savitri Haines (born 25 January 1974) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is the lead singer, keyboardist and songwriter of the rock band Metric and a member of the musical collective Broken Social Scene. As a solo artist, she has pe ...

and James Shaw – "Gimme Sympathy", "Sick Muse", "Help I’m Alive" (

, ''Fantasies'') *

and Ryan Stewart – "Tug of War", "Bucket", "Money and the Ego" (Carly Rae Jepsen, ''Tug of War'') *

Joel Plaskett William Joel MacDonald Plaskett (born April 18, 1975) is a Canadian rock musician and songwriter based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was a member of Halifax alternative rock band Thrush Hermit in the 1990s. Plaskett performs in a number of genre ...

– "Through & Through & Through", "Deny, Deny, Deny", "All The Way Down The Line" (Joel Plaskett, ''Three'')

Fan Choice Award

Winner:

Other nominees: * Maxime Landry *

Nickelback Nickelback is a Canadian Rock music, rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta. It is composed of guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adai ...

Ginette Reno Ginette Reno (born Ginette Raynault; 28 April 1946) is a Canadian author, composer, singer, and actress. She has received nominations for the Genie and Gemini Awards and is a multi-recipient of the Juno Award. She is a gold and platinum sel ...

Nominated albums

Album of the Year

Winner: '' Crazy Love'' –

Other nominees: * ''

Billy Talent III ''Billy Talent III'' is the third studio album by Canadian rock band Billy Talent. It was released on July 10, 2009, in Europe, July 13 in the United Kingdom, July 14 in Canada, and September 22 in the US. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Canad ...

'' –

* '' Quiet Nights'' –

* '' Dance with Me'' –

* '' My World'' –

Aboriginal Recording of the Year

Winner: ''We Are...'' –

Digging Roots Digging Roots is a Canadian musical group consisting of husband and wife duo Raven Kanatakta and ShoShona Kish, whose musical style blends folk-rock, pop, blues, and hip hop.while Raven was awarded the Cobalt Award at the 2016 Maple Blues Awards. ...

Other Nominees: * ''Distant Morning Star'' – Digawolf * ''Sing Soul Girl'' –

Inez Jasper Inez Jasper (née Point), also known as Inez, (born May 19, 1981) is a Canadian musician, whose music blends pop music, pop, dance music, dance, hip hop and traditional First Nations music. She is most noted as a two-time nominee for the Juno A ...

* '' Swagger'' –

Lucie Idlout Lucie Idlout (born Tatanniq Lucie d'Argencourt, 1972/1973) is a Canadian singer/songwriter from Iqaluit, Nunavut. She is the daughter of Leah Idlout-Paulson and granddaughter of Joseph Idlout. After the release of several EPs, Idlout's first full ...

* ''Trail of Tears'' – Wayne Lavallee

Adult Alternative Album of the Year

Winner: ''

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'' –

Other Nominees: * ''

How to Fall Down in Public ''How to Fall Down in Public'' is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Howie Beck, released February 24, 2009. Rayner, Ben"Howie Beck is no longer hollow" ''Toronto Star'', February 22, 2009. The album was a nominee for Adult Alt ...

'' –

Howie Beck Howie Beck is a Canadian musician, mixer and producer based in Toronto, Ontario. He has been nominated for three Juno Awards in Canada on three occasions for Adult Alternative Album, Engineer of the Year and Producer of the Year (2017). History Be ...

* '' Masters of the Burial'' – Amy Millan * ''Nineteen Seventy-Seven'' – 1977 * '' Way Down Here'' –

Cuff the Duke Cuff the Duke is a Canadian alt-country band from Oshawa, Ontario. They play a blend of traditional country and folk music with indie rock influences. History Cuff the Duke formed in Oshawa, drawing their name from a shirt purchased by front- ...

Alternative Album of the Year

Winner: ''

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'' –

Other Nominees: * ''

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'' –

Handsome Furs Handsome Furs was a Montreal-based indie rock duo which consisted of Dan Boeckner and Alexei Perry, who were married at the time. Boeckner is best known for his time in the bands Wolf Parade and Atlas Strategic. The band announced its breakup on M ...

* ''

I Can Wonder What You Did with Your Day ''I Can Wonder What You Did with Your Day'' is an album by Julie Doiron, released on March 10, 2009. Recorded at the home studio of Rick White, the album's producer and Doiron's onetime bandmate in Eric's Trip, the album is more rock-oriented ...

'' –

Julie Doiron Julie Doiron (born June 28, 1972) is a Canadian singer-songwriter of Acadian heritage. She has been the bass guitarist and co-vocalist for the Canadian indie rock band Eric's Trip since its formation in 1990. She has released ten solo albums, beg ...

* '' Post-Nothing'' –

Japandroids Japandroids are a Canadian rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, consisting of Brian King (guitar, vocals) and David Prowse (drums, vocals).Lindsay, Ca"No Fun City Rockers" ''Exclaim!'', May 2009 accessed November 10, 2010. Formed in 2006 ...

* ''

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'' –

Tegan & Sara Tegan and Sara () are a Canadian indie pop duo formed in 1998 in Calgary, Alberta. The band is led by identical twin sisters Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin (born September 19, 1980). Both musicians are songwriters and multi-instrumental ...

Blues Album of the Year

Winner: ''The Corktown Sessions'' –

Jack de Keyzer Jack de Keyzer is a British-born Canadian blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer. He has twice won the Juno Award, Canada's highest musical honour, and seven times received Maple Blues Awards, including for Blues Album of the Year in 2 ...

Other Nominees: * ''From the Water'' –

Colin Linden Colin Kendall Linden (born 16 April 1960) is a Canadian guitarist, songwriter and record producer. Linden plays acoustic and electric guitar, specializing in slide guitar, country blues, and ragtime fingerpicking. He frequently collaborates with ...

* ''I Need a Hat'' –

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 ...

* ''Low Fidelity'' – Treasa Levasseur * ''Steady Movin –

Carlos del Junco Carlos del Junco (born May 17, 1958) is a Cuban-Canadian harmonica player. Career Del Junco was born in Cuba and moved to Canada with his family in 1959. He started to play harmonica when he was fourteen. He graduated from Ontario College of Ar ...

Recording Package of the Year

Winner: Martin Bernard, Stéphane Cocke, Thomas Csano: ''Beats on Canvas'', Beats on Canvas Other Nominees: * Thomas Csano, Alex McLean: ''Wooden Arms'', Patrick Watson * Rachelle Dupere, Derek Henderson, Evan Kaminsky: ''Masters of the Burial'', Amy Millan * Alex Durlak: ''Potential Things'', Canaille * Justin Ellsworth, Vanessa Heins, Daniel Romano, Ken Reaume: ''Bring Me Your Love'' (special edition),

City and Colour Dallas Michael John Albert Green (born September 29, 1980) is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who records under the name City and Colour. He is also known for his contributions as a singer, rhythm guitarist and songwr ...

Children's Album of the Year

Winner: ''Love My New Shirt'' –

Norman Foote Norman Mervyn Barrington-Foote is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and comedian. Foote is originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has been nominated for four Juno Awards for Best Children's Album in 1990, 1993, 2001, and won in 2010 ...

Other Nominees: * '' Action Packed'' – Bobs and Lolo * ''I'm Me!'' –

Charlie Hope Charlie Hope is a Canadian children's singer and songwriter. Her debut album ''I'm Me! A Collection of Songs for Children'', won two Independent Music Awards in 2010 for Best Album and Best Song for the title track, in the Children's Music categor ...

* ''Walk On'' –

The Kerplunks The Kerplunks are a Canadian children's music group based on Gabriola Island, BC. This group was formed in 2006, releasing their first self-titled album in 2007. The Kerplunks have been nominated for multiple Juno Awards and won multiple Paren ...

* ''We Share The Earth'' – The Bee's Knees

Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year

Winner: ''

Where's Our Revolution ''Where's Our Revolution'' is the third studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Brouwer. It was released on August 25, 2009 through Universal Music Distribution. The album is Brouwer's most successful release to date and was well receive ...

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Matt Brouwer Matt Brouwer (born February 28, 1976) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. While in college, he and fellow students founded the band Monday Night Worship (MNW). Because of the spiritual content of his lyrics he was 'discovered' by a Nashville r ...

Other Nominees: * '' Dear Diary'' –

FM Static FM Static is a Canadian Christian pop punk duo based in Toronto, Ontario. The band was formed in 2003 as a side project for Thousand Foot Krutch. The band consists of Trevor McNevan and Steve Augustine. The original lineup included John Bunne ...

* ''Devotion'' – Steve Bell * '' Welcome to the Masquerade'' –

Thousand Foot Krutch Thousand Foot Krutch (often abbreviated TFK) is a Canadian Christian rock band formed in Peterborough, Ontario, in 1997. The band has released eight studio albums, two live albums, and three remix albums. The band currently consists of foundin ...

* ''What I Gotta Say'' – Janelle

Classical Album of the Year (large ensemble)

Winner: ''Mathieu, Shostakovich, Mendelssohn: Concertino & Concertos'' – Alain Lefèvre &

London Mozart Players London Mozart Players (LMP) are a British chamber orchestra founded in 1949. LMP are the longest-established chamber orchestra in the United Kingdom. Since 1989, the orchestra has been Resident Orchestra at Fairfield Halls, Croydon. History B ...

Other Nominees: * '' Bartók'' – Les Violons du Roy * ''

Bruckner 8 Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 8 in C minor, WAB 108, is the last symphony the composer completed. It exists in two major versions of 1887 and 1890. It was premiered under conductor Hans Richter in 1892 at the Musikverein, Vienna. It is dedica ...

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin Yannick Nézet-Séguin, CC (; born Yannick Séguin;David Patrick Stearns, "Nezet-Seguin signs Philadelphia Orchestra contract". ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'', 19 June 2010. 6 March 1975) is a Canadian ( Québécois) conductor and pianist. He ...

Orchestre Métropolitain The Orchestre Métropolitain (OM) is a symphony orchestra in Montréal, Québec, formed in 1981. It performs primarily in the Montreal Symphony House at Place des Arts but also at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier and Théâtre Maisonneuve. Outside the c ...

* ''Mendelssohn – Piano Concertos 1 & 2 – Symphony No. 5'' –

Louis Lortie Louis Lortie, OC, CQ (born 27 April 1959) is a Canadian ( Québécois) pianist. Education Born in Montreal, Lortie made his debut with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra at the age of thirteen and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra three years l ...

and Orchestre symphonique de Québec * ''Selections From the 2009 National Tour'' –

National Youth Orchestra of Canada The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYO Canada, or NYOC, french: Orchestre national des jeunes du Canada) is a Canadian youth orchestra headquartered in Toronto. The orchestra has given concert tours in every major Canadian city as well as tri ...

Classical Album of the Year (solo or chamber ensemble)

Winner: ''Joel Quarrington: Garden Scene'' –

Joel Quarrington Joel Quarrington (born January 15, 1955) is a Canadian double bass player, soloist and teacher. He is the former Principal Double Bass of the London Symphony Orchestra. Career He was born in Toronto, Ontario, and began playing the double bass at ...

Other Nominees: * ''El Dorado'' –

Caroline Leonardelli Caroline Léonardelli (born March 10, 1965) is a French-Canadian concert harpist. Born in France, she graduated from the Conservatoire de Paris (Paris Conservatory) at age of 18 and came to Canada to study at McGill University where she completed ...

* ''James Ehnes plays Paganini 24 Caprices'' –

James Ehnes James Ehnes, (born January 27, 1976) is a Canadian concert violinist and violist. Life and career Ehnes was born in Brandon, Manitoba, the son of Alan Ehnes, long time trumpet professor at Brandon University (Canada), and Barbara Withey Ehnes, ...

* ''Philip Glass : Portrait'' – Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà * ''Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence, Quartet No. 1'' –

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Classical Album of the Year (vocal or choral performance)

Winner: ''Adrianne Pieczonka sings Puccini'' –

Adrianne Pieczonka Adrianne Pieczonka, OC ( ; born March 2, 1963) is a Canadian operatic soprano singer. Life and career Pieczonka was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, and grew up in Burlington, Ontario. She graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 19 ...

Other Nominees: * '' Gomidas Songs'' –

Isabel Bayrakdarian Isabel Bayrakdarian ( arm, Իզապէլ Պայրագտարեան; born February 1, 1974) is a Lebanese-born Canadian operatic soprano of Armenian descent who now resides and works in the United States. Early life Born in Zahlé, Lebanon, into an ...

* ''Melodiya: Glinka, Mussorgsky, Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky'' – Orchestre Radio-Canada Musique * ''Porpora Arias'' – Karina Gauvin * ''Songs By Ravel'' –

Gerald Finley Gerald Hunter Finley, (born January 30, 1960) is a Canadian baritone opera singer. Early life Finley was born in Montreal and studied music at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, Ottawa, the University of Ottawa, King's College, Cambridge and the Ro ...

Francophone Album of the Year

Winner: ''Les sentinelles dorment'' – Andrea Lindsay Other Nominees: * ''

Dans mon corps Dans mon corps is the third studio album by Québécois Pop rock group Les Trois Accords Les Trois Accords is a Canadian rock band from Drummondville, Québec. The band launched its first album, '' Gros Mammouth Album,'' in 2003. Some of the s ...

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Les Trois Accords Les Trois Accords is a Canadian rock band from Drummondville, Québec. The band launched its first album, ''Gros Mammouth Album,'' in 2003. Some of the songs from that album, include "''Hawaïenne''", "''Saskatchewan''" and "''Lucille''". Their ...

* ''Mille excuses milady'' –

Jean Leloup Jean Leclerc (born May 14, 1961) is a French-speaking Quebecer, Québécois singer-songwriter and author from Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada. He is popularly known as Jean Leloup (which he likes to translate to John the Wolf), a s ...

* ''Un serpent sous ses fleurs'' – Yann Perreau * ''Un toi dans ma tête'' –

Luc de Larochellière Luc or LUC may refer to: Places * Luc, Hautes-Pyrénées, France, a commune * Luc, Lozère, France, a commune * Le Luc, France, a commune * Luč, Baranja, Croatia, a settlement People and fictional characters * Luc (given name) * Luc (surname) ...

Instrumental Album of the Year

Winner: '' As Seen Through Windows'' – Bell Orchestre Other Nominees: * ''Beats on Canvas'' – Beats on Canvas * '' L'île de Sept Villes'' –

The Hylozoists The Hylozoists are a Canadian instrumental rock supergroup formed in 2001 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The band's name is derived from hylozoism and was started as a side project of record producer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Aucoin. H ...

* ''

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Pavlo Paul () is a common masculine given name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. Paul – or its variation ...

Rik Emmett Richard Gordon Emmett (born July 10, 1953) is a vocalist, guitarist, and member of the Canadian rock band Triumph. Career Emmett left Triumph in 1988 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album, '' Absolutely'', was released in 1990 and bec ...

and Oscar Lopez * ''Yalla Yalla!'' – Sultans of String

International Album of the Year

Winner: ''

Only by the Night ''Only by the Night'' (stylized as ''>ONLY_BY_THE_NIGHT>'') is the fourth studio album by American alternative rock band Kings of Leon, released worldwide in September 2008. Writing for the band's fourth album commenced just days after the rele ...

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Kings of Leon Kings of Leon is an American rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill, and their cousin Matthew Followill. The band's early music was a blend of Southern rock and gar ...

Other Nominees: * ''

Circus A circus is a company of performers who put on diverse entertainment shows that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, dancers, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, and unicyclist ...

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Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the " Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After appearing in stage productio ...

* '' The E.N.D'' –

The Black Eyed Peas Black Eyed Peas (also known as The Black Eyed Peas) is an American musical group consisting of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo. The group's line-up during the height of their popularity in the 2000s featured Fergie, who replaced Kim Hil ...

* ''

Fearless Fearless or The Fearless may refer to: Psychology * Lack of fear * Courage or bravery Film, television and audio Film * ''Fearless'' (1978 film), an Italian film directed by Stelvio Massi * ''Fearless'' (1993 film), an American drama directed ...

'' –

Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her vivid songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and wide media coverage. Bor ...

* ''

I Dreamed a Dream "I Dreamed a Dream" is a song from the 1980 musical ''Les Misérables''. It is a solo that is sung by the character Fantine during the first act. The music is by Claude-Michel Schönberg, with orchestrations by John Cameron. The English lyric ...

'' – Susan Boyle

Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year

Winner: '' The Happiness Project'' –

Charles Spearin Charles Spearin is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist from Toronto, Ontario. He is primarily known as a founding member of indie rock bands Do Make Say Think and Broken Social Scene. Career As a teen, Spearin studied at Etobicoke School of the A ...

Other Nominees: * ''

Infernal Machines Infernal Machines is the debut studio album by Darcy James Argue's big band Secret Society. The album was released May 12, 2009 by New Amsterdam Records and was nominated for a Grammy Award. Reception The album was praised for its "impressioni ...

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Darcy James Argue's Secret Society Darcy James Argue is a jazz composer and bandleader known for his work with his 18-piece ensemble, Secret Society. Biography Argue was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He studied at McGill University in Montreal from 1993–1998, and in 2000 ...

* ''Motion'' –

* ''Silverbirch'' – John Roney with the Silver Birch String Quartet * ''Songbook Vol. 1'' – Kirk MacDonald Quartet

Traditional Jazz Album of the Year

Winner: ''It's About Time'' – Terry Clarke Other Nominees: * ''Bluesy Lunedi'' – Alain Bédard * ''Pleased To Meet You'' – Oliver Jones and

Hank Jones Henry Jones Jr. (July 31, 1918 – May 16, 2010) was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer. Critics and musicians described Jones as eloquent, lyrical, and impeccable. In 1989, The National Endowment for the Arts honored ...

* ''Regeneration'' – Al Henderson Septet * ''Strands II'' – Darren Sigesmund

Vocal Jazz Album of the Year

Winner: ''Ranee Lee Lives Upstairs'' –

Ranee Lee Ranee Lee, CM (born October 26, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York City) is an American jazz singer and musician who resides in Montreal, Quebec. She is also an actor, author, educator and television host. Referred as “''Montreal's Queen of Jazz,''� ...

Other Nominees: * '' Haven't We Met?'' –

Emilie-Claire Barlow Emilie-Claire Barlow (born 6 June 1976) is a Canadian singer, arranger, record producer, and voice actress. She has released several albums on her label, Empress Music Group, and has voiced characters for animated television series. She performs ...

* ''I Like Men'' –

Carol Welsman Carol Welsman (born September 29, 1960)"Carol Welsman." ''Gale Biography in Context''. Detroit: Gale, 2004. Retrieved via ''Biography in Context'' database, 2018-03-25. is a Canadian jazzy pianist who accompanies her own easy listening,conversati ...

* ''Lovelight'' –

Michael Kaeshammer Michael Kaeshammer (born 7 January 1977) is a Canadian jazz and boogie-woogie pianist. Early life and education Kaeshammer grew up in Offenburg, Germany, where he studied classical piano for seven years. At age thirteen, he became interested i ...

* '' Quiet Nights'' –

Pop Album of the Year

Winner: '' Crazy Love'' –

Other Nominees: * '' The Listening'' –

LIGHTS Light is an electromagnetic radiation, part of which stimulates the sense of vision. Light or Lights may also refer to: Illumination * Light bulb * Traffic light Arts and entertainment Music * Lights (musician) (born 1987), Canadian singer-son ...

* '' My World'' –

* ''

The Show Must Go ''The Show Must Go'' is Canadian pop rock group Hedley's third studio album and was released on November 17, 2009, in Canada. The album was successful, producing three top 20 singles, with the lead track, " Cha-Ching", and eighth track, " Perfe ...

'' – Hedley * '' Stereos'' – Stereos

Rock Album of the Year

Winner: ''

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Other Nominees: * ''

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* ''

Life Starts Now ''Life Starts Now'' is the third studio album by the Canadian rock band Three Days Grace. The album was released on September 22, 2009. It was produced by Howard Benson. It was the second time in a row that the band has worked with him, after the ...

'' –

* ''

Old Crows/Young Cardinals ''Old Crows / Young Cardinals'' is the fourth studio album from Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire, released on June 23, 2009. The album was originally referred to by the shortened title of ''Young Cardinals'', until the name change was an ...

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* '' We Are The Same'' –

Roots and Traditional Album of the Year (Solo)

Winner: ''Hunter, Hunter'', Amelia Curran Other Nominees: * ''Achin in Yer Bones'',

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* ''

Losin' Lately Gambler ''Losin' Lately Gambler'' is the sixth studio album by Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans. It was released in Canada on New West Records on September 22, 2009. It is also Lund's first album to be released in the United States The Unite ...

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Corb Lund Corb Lund is a Canadian country and western singer-songwriter from Taber, Alberta, Canada. He has released eleven albums, three of which are certified gold. Lund tours regularly in Canada, the United States and Australia, and has received several ...

* ''

Pink Strat ''Pink Strat'' is the debut album from Canadian musician Bahamas (musician), Bahamas. It was nominated for both a Juno Award, Juno and a Polaris Music Prize in 2010. Track listing References

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* ''Queen’s Hotel'',

John Wort Hannam John Wort Hannam is a Canadian folk musician, from Fort Macleod, Alberta. He is known for his story telling through music. Themes which are central to his music include life in Western Canada, and the human experience as seen through the eyes of ...

Roots and Traditional Album of the Year (Group)

Winner: ''The Good Lovelies'',

The Good Lovelies The Good Lovelies are a Canadian folk/country harmony trio, consisting of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore. At their core they can be described as a country/folk trio, with tinges of pop, roots, jazz and sometimes hip-hop mixed in. His ...

Other Nominees: * ''Annie Lou'', Annie Lou * '' Let's Just Stay Here'',

Carolyn Mark Carolyn Natasha Mark is a Canadian alternative country singer-songwriter. She has recorded as a solo artist and as a member of the duo The Corn Sisters with American colleague Neko Case, as well as with the bands the Vinaigrettes, Jr. Gone Wild, ...

and

NQ Arbuckle NQ Arbuckle is a Canadian alternative country band based in Toronto, Ontario, consisting of Montreal-born Neville Quinlan (the NQ of the band's name), Mark Kesper, Peter Kesper, John Dinsmore and Jason Sniderman. History NQ Arbuckle was formed i ...

* ''

Lost Channels ''Lost Channels'' is the fourth studio album by Canadian folk rock band Great Lake Swimmers, released on March 31, 2009. It was recorded in the Thousand Islands area near the New York–Ontario border and features several guest appearances by other ...

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* ''No Fool for Trying'',

Madison Violet Madison Violet is a Juno-nominated Canadian music duo composed of singer-songwriters Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac. The group has been notable for various folk and pop award nominations and wins. History Lisa MacIsaac is a fiddler, voca ...

World Music Album of the Year

Winner: ''Comfortably Mine'', Dominic Mancuso Other Nominees: * ''Alex Cuba'',

* ''La danse de l’exilé'', Karim Saada * ''Slide to Freedom 2: Make a Better World'', Doug Cox

Salil Bhatt Salil Bhatt is an Indian slide guitar player. He is the son of the fellow slide player and Grammy Award winner, Padmashree Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. His latest album, ''Slide to Freedom 2 - Make a Better World'', was nominated for a Canadian Juno Aw ...

and

Cassius Khan Cassius Khan (born 7 June 1974), is a Canadian Indian classical musician known for playing the Tabla while singing. Early years Khan was born in Lautoka, Fiji in 1974. As a young teenager in Vancouver, Canada, Khan met Mushtari Begum, a Ghaz ...

* ''Sunplace'',

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Nominated releases

Single of the Year

Winner: "

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Other Nominees: * "Anybody Listening" – Classified * " Best I Ever Had" –

* " Love Is a First" –

* "

Rusted from the Rain "Rusted from the Rain" is the first official single by the great Canadian rock band Billy Talent off their album ''Billy Talent III''. It was released on May 19, 2009. Lead singer Ben Kowalewicz has said that the song is very "tin man-esque" and ...

" –

Classical Composition of the Year

Winner: "Lament in the Trampled Garden",

Marjan Mozetich Marjan Mozetich (born 1948) is a Canadian composer who has written music for theatre, film and dance, as well as many symphonic works, chamber music, and solo pieces. He has written compulsory competition pieces for the 1992 Banff String Quartet ...

(album, ''Lament in the Trampled Garden'') Other Nominees: * "Angels in Flight",

(album, ''Lament in the Trampled Garden'') * "Dreams of Flying",

Rob Teehan Rob or ROB may refer to: Places * Rob, Velike Lašče, a settlement in Slovenia * Roberts International Airport (IATA code ROB), in Monrovia, Liberia People * Rob (given name), a given name or nickname, e.g., for Robert(o), Robin/Robyn * Rob ( ...

(performed by National Youth Orchestra of Canada) * "Earth Songs",

Stephen Chatman Stephen Chatman (born 28 February 1950) is an American-born Canadian composer residing in Vancouver. His compositions have been performed across Canada and in the United States. Early life and education Chatman was born in Faribault, Minnesota ...

(album, ''Earth Songs'') * "Nocturne", Leonard Enns (DaCapo Chamber Choir album, ''Shadowland'')

Country Album of the Year

Winner: '' Dance With Me'',

Other Nominees: * '' Believe'',

Emerson Drive Emerson Drive is a Canadian country music band consisting of Brad Mates (lead vocals), Danick Dupelle (guitars, backing vocals), Mike Melancon (drums), and Dale Wallace (keyboards, backing vocals). The band was founded in 1995 as 12 Gauge, which ...

* '' Go'',

Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Westbourne, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album ''Everyone Aboard''. In 2001 they releas ...

* '' The Long Way Home'',

* ''

The Road Hammers II ''The Road Hammers II'' is the second studio album of Canadian country rock group The Road Hammers. It was released on February 24, 2009 on Open Road Recordings Open Road Recordings, a division of RGK Entertainment Group Ltd., is a Canadian recor ...

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The Road Hammers The Road Hammers are a Canadian country rock group composed of Jason McCoy, Clayton Bellamy and Chris Byrne. Formed by McCoy as a side project, the trio's music is influenced by 1960s and 1970s trucker music and Southern rock. Their first self-ti ...

Dance Recording of the Year

Winner: ''

For Lack of a Better Name ''For Lack of a Better Name'' is the fourth studio album by Canadian electronic music producer Deadmau5. It was released on September 22, 2009 in the United States and Canada by Ultra Records and Mau5trap and internationally on 5 October 2009 b ...

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Deadmau5 Joel Thomas Zimmerman (born January 5, 1981), known professionally as Deadmau5 (stylized as deadmau5; pronounced "dead-mouse"), is a Canadian electronic music producer and DJ. He mainly produces progressive house music, though he also produces ...

Other Nominees: * ''I'm No Human'', Misstress Barbara * "Runnin", Doman and Gooding with Dru and Lincoln * "Shine 4U",

Carmen and Camille Carmen Thomas and Camille Thomas are Canadian musicians and twin sisters who perform as Carmen & Camille. Their hit single, "Shine 4U," received a nomination for the 2010 Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year. Their début studio album, '' ...

* ''

Thunderheist Thunderheist was an electronic music duo from Toronto, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec in Canada. Thunderheist was made up of producer Graham Bertie (Grahmzilla) and Omolola Isis Salam (Isis). The two began collaborating before they had ever met in p ...

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Music DVD of the Year

Winner: '' Iron Maiden: Flight 666'' (

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), Stefan Demetriou, Sam Dunn, Scott McFadyen, Rod Smallwood, Andy Taylor Other Nominees: * '' Acoustic – Friends & Total Strangers'' (

), John-Angus MacDonald, Tim Martin, Larry Wanagas * ''Drum! Live'' (

Drum! {{italic title ''DRUM!'' is a North American educational drumming magazine. It features artist profiles, product reviews, lessons and advanced transcriptions covering rock, pop and related styles of music. The magazine was launched in 1991 wi ...

), Daniel Brooker, Brookes Diamond, Doris Mason, Colin Smeltzer, Aaron Young * ''Miroir Noir'' (

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 ...

), Arcade Fire, Vincent Morisset * ''

Snakes & Arrows Live ''Snakes & Arrows Live'' is a live double CD and DVD by Canadian band Rush. The CD was released on April 14, 2008, in the UK and on April 15, 2008, around the world. It was also released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 24, 2008.Rush NewRush Ne ...

'' ( Rush), Pegi Cecconi,

Ray Danniels Ray Danniels is a Canadian music executive, record producer, and talent manager. He's the founder of SRO (Standing Room Only) Management group, as well as independent record labels Moon Records and Anthem Records. He first rose to prominence ...

, François Lamoureaux, Pierre Lamoureaux, Allan Weinrib

R&B/Soul Recording of the Year

Winner: "Lonesome Highway", Jacksoul Other Nominees: * '' The Black Book'', Jully Black * '' The Bridge'',

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* ''The Long Way Home'',

Rap Recording of the Year

Winner: '' So Far Gone'',

Other nominees: * '' Self Explanatory'', Classified * "I'm Still Fly", Big Page,

& U.G.O Crew * ''

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* '' Yes!'',

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 ...

Reggae Recording of the Year

Winner: ''Gonna Be Alright'',

Dubmatix Dubmatix is a Canadian reggae and electronic music artist and producer based in Toronto, Ontario. He has won a number of Juno Awards. Early life Dubmatix was born Jesse E. King. He is the son of jazz keyboardist Bill King.

with Prince Blanco Other Nominees: * ''American Dream'', Carl Henry * ''Breaking Up'', Tanya Mullings * ''Show Me The Way'', Kim Davis * ''Wha-La-La-Leng'',

Ghislain Poirier Ghislain Poirier, often known simply as Poirier, is a Canadian DJ/producer from Montreal who is signed to the Ninja Tune record label. He has, however, also worked with other labels such as Chocolate Industries, Rebondir, Shockout, Musique Larg ...

with Face-T

Video of the Year

Winner: "Little Bit of Red" –

Serena Ryder Serena most commonly refers to: * Serena Williams (born 1981), professional tennis player Serena may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * Serena (genre), 13th-century Occitan poetic genre * ''Serena'' (1962 film), a British crime t ...

Other Nominees: * "Anybody Listening" – Classified * "Heavens to Purgatory" –

The Most Serene Republic The Most Serene Republic is a Canadian indie rock music group formed in 2003 in Milton, Ontario. The band takes its name from the sobriquet of Venice under the Doges, which was regarded as " The Most Serene Republic of Venice". Members Curre ...

* "It's Okay" –

Land of Talk Land of Talk is a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2006 from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The band is led by singer and guitarist Elizabeth Powell. History Before becoming the front-person for Land of Talk, Elizabeth Powell began her career as a ...

* "Mr. Hurricane" – Beast

Compilation album

A compilation album featuring selected Juno nominees was released on 30 March 2010 by

Sony Music Entertainment Sony Music Entertainment (SME), also known as simply Sony Music, is an American multinational music company. Being owned by the parent conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, it is part of the Sony Music Group, which is owned by Sony Entertainment ...

Canada. Sales of the album support the CARAS music education charity MusiCounts. The artists and track listing is as follows: # "Haven’t Met You Yet",

# "Wavin' Flag",

# "Burn It to the Ground",

# "Break",

# "Rusted From The Rain",

# "Oh, The Boss Is Coming!",

# "Gimme Sympathy",

# "Dead End Countdown",

# "Cha-Ching", Hedley # "Anybody Listening", Classified # "One Time",

# "Rich Girl$",

# "Best I Ever Had",

# "Summer Girl", Stereos # "Operator (A Girl Like Me)", Shiloh # "Love Is A First",

# "A Million Miles Away",

# "Arizona Dust",

# "A Woman Like You",

# "Walk on By",

References

External links

Juno Awards official site

Ruckus on the Edge – 2010 Juno – Newfoundland host committee site
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Events

Primary ceremony

Changes to nomination categories for 2010

Nominees and winners

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Nominated albums

Nominated releases

Compilation album

See also

References

External links