A product of Canadian dream, Brazilian-Canadian NELLY FURTADO was given the HALL OF FAME JUNOS Statue Award for her achievement in the music industry in Canada. Famous rapper Drake gave her a long written tribute speech from his studio, music artist such as Julie Black, Timbaland, Shawn Desman, Alessia Cara gave her a performance on stage singing Nelly's hit songs: I'm Like A Bird, SAY IT RIGHT, Man Eater, etc.
Then of course Life Achievement Award for JONI MITCHELL known all over the world for his famous song BOTH SIDES NOW (which was used a themesong in 2010 VANCOUVER WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES. Joni is not only a singer-songwriter but also a painter. The Prime Minister of CANADA MARK CARNEY had given her an honorary speech. Joni Mitchell said that we are fortunate for having a Prime Minister just like Honourable Mark Carney of course.
Many JUNOS Recipients: Tate McRae got 4
awards however not in attendance. Breakthrough Award for Cameron
Whitcomb,. Billy Talent, BEACHES, Daniel Caesar, BBN$, etcheterra.
RUSH was at the JUNOS and performed LIVE. Most of the artists performed LIVE actually. MICO (Filipino-Canadian artist) sang LIVE nominated for Breakthrough Award, Sarah Maclachlan was there too and offered tribute song to Joni Mitchell,
Weeknd & JUSTIN BIEBER not in attendance.
JUNOS was hosted by Mae Martin.
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