Tate McRae, Nemahsis, and Sum 41 Shine at the 2025 JUNO Awards in Vancouver

The 54th annual JUNO Awards lit up Vancouver on March 30, celebrating the best in Canadian music with more than 40 awards handed out over the weekend.

Tate McRae emerged as one of the biggest winners of the night, taking home four JUNO Awards, including the coveted Album of the Year for Think Later. The Calgary-born pop star was among the most-nominated artists this year, solidifying her status as one of Canada’s brightest musical talents.

Several newcomers also had breakthrough moments at the JUNOs. SadBoi and Snotty Nose Rez Kids were among the first-time winners, marking a milestone in their careers. Meanwhile, Lowell, who contributed to Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning Cowboy Carter, won the inaugural award for Songwriter of the Year (Non-Performer).

“Definitely never thought this would happen, I’ve been here eight or nine times and watched a lot of my hits that I wrote get Junos but not moi, so thank you,” Lowell said in her acceptance speech.

Sunday night’s televised broadcast saw Nemahsis take home her second JUNO Award, earning Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year after previously winning Alternative Album of the Year. The night also featured major career honours: Sum 41 was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, while acclaimed producer Boi-1da received the International Achievement Award.

One of the most memorable moments came when Anne Murray, dressed in a sparkling Canada NHL jersey, accepted her Lifetime Achievement Award, further cementing her legacy as one of Canada’s most beloved artists.

The 2025 JUNO Awards proved to be another unforgettable night, celebrating both rising stars and industry icons while highlighting the depth and diversity of Canada’s music scene.

Here are some of the winners:

TikTok Juno Fan Choice Award: bbno$
Single of the year: Exes, Tate McRae 
Album of the year: Think Later, Tate McRae 
Breakthrough artist or group of the year: Nemahsis
Artist of the year: Tate McRae 
Group of the year: The Beaches
Country album of the year: Complicated, Josh Ross 
Adult alternative album of the year: Inuktitut, Elisapie 
Alternative album of the year: Verbathim, Nemahsis 
Rock album of the year: Set Your Pussy Free, Nobro
Metal/hard music album of the year: Beyond the Reach of the Sun, Anciients
Adult contemporary album of the year: Lovers’ Gothic, Maïa Davies 
Pop album of the year: Think Later, Tate McRae 
Dance recording of the year: No Time, Interplanetary Criminal featuring SadBoi
Rap single of the year: Shut Up, Jessie Reyez 
Electronic album of the year : This But More, Priori 
Traditional R&B/soul recording of the year: Velvet Soul, TheHonestGuy 
Contemporary R&B recording of the year: Bloom, Aqyila 
Comedy album of the year: Honourable Intentions, Debra DiGiovanni 
Traditional Indigenous artist or group of the year: New Comings, Black Bear Singers 
Francophone album of the year: Abracadabra, Klô Pelgag 
Music video of the year: Name of God, Mustafa