30-03-2025
Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Elisapie early winners at Junos industry gala
Inuk singer-songwriter Elisapie and Haisla hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids were early winners at the Juno Awards industry ceremony.
The Saturday evening soirée saw Elisapie's pop covers collection Inuktitut pick up adult alternative album, while Rez Kids' Red Future landed rap album of the year.
The Junos hardware was handed out during an industry gala event in Vancouver, where prizes in more than 40 categories will be awarded, including single and album of the year, as well as a new Juno recognizing South Asian music.
Other early winners included No Time by Interplanetary Criminal and SadBoi, which earned dance recording of the year. This But More by Priori won electronic album.
Country singer Josh Ross and pop star Tate McRae headed into the weekend as the top contenders with five nominations each.
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5 reasons to be excited about the 2025 Junos
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Vancouver is hosting the 2025 Junos on March 30, turning the Rogers Arena into a celebration of all musical genres — from country ballads to South Asian rap. Canadian crooner Michael Bublé will host, and that's reason enough for senior entertainment reporter Eli Glasner to get excited.
Folk singer Sarah Harmer will receive this year's humanitarian award for her advocacy of environmental and human rights issues.
The ceremony, which streams live on CBC Music's YouTube page starting at 6 p.m. PT, is a precursor to Sunday's televised CBC broadcast hosted by Michael Bublé.
