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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
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Luke Combs Announces 12 New Stadium Shows for 2027 ‘My Kinda Saturday Night Tour’
Luke Combs is extending his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour into 2027, announcing 12 new stadium shows across the United States.
The new dates continue the tour that Combs launched in 2026, though fans can expect a different lineup of opening acts. Treaty Oak Revival, Avery Anna, Shenandoah and Wyatt McCubbin will join Combs at various stops throughout the 2027 run.
The tour takes its name from “My Kinda Saturday Night,” a song from Combs’ latest album, The Way I Am. The singer recently wrapped the 2026 leg with three sold-out performances at London’s Wembley Stadium.
For now, the 12 newly announced stadium concerts are the only dates listed on Combs’ official tour calendar. Tickets for all 12 shows go on sale August 21.
The announcement had been teased throughout the week, with several venues revealing details before Combs officially announced the dates on Thursday morning.
The limited schedule reflects a shift in how Combs is approaching life on the road. With three young children — ages four, nearly three and six months — the singer has spoken about putting more time aside for his family. The days of spending most of the week away from home may be becoming less common for the country star.
That does not mean Combs is stepping away from the stage. Every 2027 date announced so far is scheduled at a football stadium with a capacity of at least 60,000 people.
The strategy is similar to one adopted by several major country artists in recent years, including Morgan Wallen: fewer shows in much larger venues. Rather than spending months on the road playing arenas and smaller venues, Combs can reach a large audience with a limited number of performances.
For fans, that makes each stop a bigger event. For Combs, it offers a way to keep touring while spending more time at home with his family.
Tickets go on sale August 21.
Tour Dates for Luke Combs 2027 ‘My Kinda Saturday Night Tour’:
April 3 — Arlington, Texas @ AT&T Stadium
April 10 — Minneapolis, Minn. @ U.S. Bank Stadium
April 17 — Detroit, Mich. @ Ford Field
April 24 — Philadelphia, Pa. @ Lincoln Financial Field
May 1 — Foxborough, Mass. @ Gillette Stadium
May 8 — Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Acrisure Stadium
May 15 — Kansas City, Mo. @ Arrowhead Stadium
May 29 — Edmonton, Alb. Canada @ Commonwealth Stadium
June 5 — Vancouver, B.C. Canada @ BC Place
June 12 — Boise, Idaho @ Albertsons Stadium
June 19 — Denver, Colo. @ Empower Field at Mile High
June 26 — San Diego, Calif. @ Petco Park
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Steve Lacy Announces 27-Date Fall Tour Behind Oh Yeah?
Steve Lacy is hitting the road this fall with a 27-date tour in support of his upcoming album, Oh Yeah?
The tour kicks off September 27 in Minneapolis and will take Lacy across North America, with stops planned in Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and New York. The run will wrap up in Vancouver.
Oh Yeah? marks Lacy’s first album since 2022’s Gemini Rights, the record that helped further establish him as one of R&B and alternative music’s most distinctive voices. The new album features appearances from SZA, Erykah Badu and Cecile Believe.
The upcoming tour will be Lacy’s first major run since the 2022 Give You the World Tour, which supported Gemini Rights. Four years later, he is set to return to the stage with new material and a string of dates across North America.
Steve Lacy Oh Yeah? Tour Dates:
09-27 Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
09-30 Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
10-03 Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
10-05 Toronto, Ontario – Coca-Cola Coliseum
10-06 Laval, Quebec – Place Bell
10-10 New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
10-13 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10-15 Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
10-18 Washington, DC – The Anthem
10-20 Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome by Rutter Mills
10-22 Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
10-23 Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
10-26 Miami, FL – FPL Solar Amphitheatre
10-28 Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
10-30 Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
11-02 Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
11-05 Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
11-07 Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
11-08 Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
11-11 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
11-13 Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
11-17 Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
11-19 San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park
11-21 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
11-24 San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
11-28 Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
11-30 Vancouver, British Columbia – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre