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CTV News
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Anne Murray donates iconic bedazzled JUNOs jersey to raise funds for IWK
Anne Murray acknowledges the crowd after receiving the Lifetime Achievement award during the Juno Awards, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, March 30, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns) Canadian music icon, Anne Murray, is turning heads once again—this time for a meaningful act of generosity. The singer has donated the now-famous bedazzled Team Canada hockey jersey she wore while accepting her Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 JUNO Awards. The one-of-a-kind outfit, covered in rhinestones, is being auctioned off to raise funds for the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. 'I tried to think of what would be the best thing to do with it, and of course IWK came to mind right away,' Murray said in an interview with CTV Atlantic's Katie Kelly. The red-and-white jersey first made waves at the JUNOs in March, where Murray made a rare public appearance to receive her 26th career JUNO. In her speech, Murray noted she was pressured to move to New York or Los Angeles early in her career because most of her work was in the U.S., but she said – to a loud round of applause and cheers – she 'just couldn't do it.' 'I knew instinctively that I needed a place to go to escape when my work was done,' she told the crowd. 'Canada was my safe haven, my safety blanket, my light at the end of the tunnel and it still is.' Murray says the idea came together at the last minute. 'I couldn't find a thing to wear, and my friend said, 'Why don't you wear a hockey jersey?' I thought, 'What a great idea!'' she said. Her daughter Dawn suggested she 'bling it up,' and with help from her Vancouver-based team, the glittering garment was born. While the outfit stole the spotlight on JUNO night, Murray hopes it will now do even more off-stage. 'What's more heart-wrenching than a sick child? I didn't even hesitate when we talked about donating it,' she said. 'I'm really happy that's where it's going.' The auction runs until June 12, with 100 per cent of proceeds supporting the IWK Health Centre, which provides specialized care to women, children, youth and families in the Maritimes.
Cision Canada
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
The 54th Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast on CBC Shatters Records with live streams up 400% year over year Français
This year's JUNO Awards cycle celebrated Canadian pride, drove discovery and spotlighted beautiful Vancouver, B.C and its homegrown talent across more than 50 events, captured in the official 2025 JUNOS Aftermovie. TORONTO, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - The 54th Annual JUNO Awards turned Vancouver into a national stage for Canadian music, drawing millions of viewers and record-breaking digital engagement. From the star-powered CBC Broadcast to a citywide celebration featuring over 50 events, this year's JUNOS proved that Canadian music is more influential – and more talked about – than ever. Hosted by global superstar Michael Bublé, the live broadcast opened with a powerful performance featuring Jonita Gandhi, Elisapie, Maestro Fresh Wes and Roxane Bruneau. From standout performances to heartfelt acceptance speeches, including Ottawa's Jeannie Hunter receiving the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award the night captured the heart of the country. Tate McRae took home Album of the Year, in a category that reflected the diversity of Canadian music with nominees spanning four languages: English, French, Punjabi, and Inuktitut. The CBC Broadcast was streamed over 825,000 times, marking a 400% year-over-year increase. National TV viewership exceeded 2.8 million, peaking at 1.1 million viewers during Bublé's opening monologue. On social, JUNO content racked up over 9.1 million views, with standout moments from bbno$, Nemahsis, Anne Murray, Boi-1da, and Bublé driving engagement. Beyond the show, JUNO Week energized the city with more than 220 performances across marquee events like the JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards, The Road to The JUNOS series, and the JUNO Songwriters' Circle presented by FACTOR & SOCAN in association with Music Publishers Canada. In total, 208 nominees were celebrated across 46 categories, including 67 first-time nominees and 17 first-time winners. Each brought unique stories and sounds to the national stage, demonstrating the depth and evolution of Canadian music. The JUNOS also spotlighted long-standing pillars of Canadian music. Anne Murray's Lifetime Achievement Award, sparked one of the night's most emotional responses, both in the arena and online. SUM 41 was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (CMHF) during the broadcast, joining 2025 CMHF inductees Dan Hill, Ginette Reno, Glass Tiger, and Loreena McKennitt who will be honoured in Calgary at Studio Bell. Meanwhile, MusiCounts, Canada's national music education charity, invested more than $1.6 million into schools and community programs across the country – helping ensure access to music for the next generation. Still wanting to relive the magic of this year's JUNOS? Rewatch every performance and moment from the 54th Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast and JUNO Awards Gala on CBC Gem, on CBC Music's YouTube page, JUNO Awards social channels. The official 2025 JUNO Awards Aftermovie is also available to view on The JUNO Awards YouTube channel, highlighting the best moments from 2025 JUNO Week.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Winners Announced for The 2025 JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada and 54th Annual JUNO Awards, live on CBC
Tate McRae takes home four awards for Single of the Year Presented by YouTube, Album of the Year Presented by Music Canada, Artist of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada and Pop Album of the Year. Special honours were presented to Anne Murray, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by the National Arts Centre, and Sum 41, who delivered a historic final performance and were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame by Joel and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte. Their induction was presented by JUNOS' Premier Sponsor, TD. The evening also featured memorable sets from Aqyila, Josh Ross, Nemahsis, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Tia Wood, and more! The International Achievement Award was awarded to superstar producer Boi-1da, and singer-songwriter and environmental activist Sarah Harmer was honoured with the Humanitarian Award. VANCOUVER, BC, March 30, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC celebrated Canada's Biggest Night in Music this weekend at The 2025 JUNO Awards. Hosted by beloved, multi-Platinum Superstar and 15-Time JUNO Award Winner Michael Bublé, the Awards were broadcast from Rogers Arena in Vancouver on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at and CBC Music's YouTube page. The evening included the presentation of over 40 JUNO Awards. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS FROM THE 2025 JUNO AWARDS GALA PRESENTED BY MUSIC CANADA AND 2025 JUNO AWARDS, INCLUDING BIOS AND IMAGES, GO SOURCE CARAS View original content to download multimedia:
CBC
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Watch Anne Murray's career-spanning Lifetime Achievement Award acceptance speech at the Junos
Anne Murray has held the record for most Juno Award wins since 1993 with 25 trophies. Now, after receiving the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2025 Junos, she's upped her record for a grand total of 26. The folk and country singer was introduced by Sarah McLachlan, who said "There's no one like her." She continued, highlighting their East Coast connection: "Her songs were the soundtrack to my childhood and I still know the words to every one." Murray reminisced about her storied career, the ways the music industry has changed since she got her start and her lasting place in it. In a beautiful moment, she shared what music has always meant to her: "When I look back, it seems clear that singing never felt like a choice for me, I had to do it, it felt as natural as breathing." Watch the entire speech above.
CBC
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Canadian pride on display at 2025 Junos
Crooner Michael Bublé hosted the 2025 Juno Awards from Vancouver, adding an extra dose of Canadian pride because of ongoing tensions with the U.S. The show awarded some of the homegrown Canadian artists and paid tribute to Anne Murray and Sum 41.
