Juno Awards of 2020
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The Juno Awards of 2020, the 49th
Host city bids
Saskatoon attempted to host the 2019 awards, but abandoned that bid due to lack of funding.[2] The city's subsequent bid for 2020 was successful.[3] The municipal government of Saskatoon had allocated $350,000 towards the event.[4]
Hamilton, Ontario was previously interested in bidding for the 2019 or 2020 Junos.[5]
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and cancellation
On 12 March 2020, three days before the presentation, the
The Junos Songwriters' Circle, an annual event normally held as part of the Juno Awards weekend which features Canadian songwriters performing and sharing the stories behind their songs in a panel format, was relaunched in May 2020 in a
Online ceremonies
On 18 June, the Junos announced that a virtual ceremony would be broadcast through
Events
Alessia Cara was the planned host of the main ceremonies. The livestream was hosted by Odario Williams and Damhnait Doyle.[13]
Performers
The following performers appeared during the livestream:[14]
Nominees and winners
Jann Arden was set to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during the main ceremonies. As the ceremony was cancelled, her formal induction instead took place at the Juno Awards of 2021.[15]
Nominations were announced on 18 January 2020. Winners were announced on 29 June.
People
Artist of the Year | Group of the Year |
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Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Breakthrough Group of the Year |
Fan Choice Award | Songwriter of the Year |
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Producer of the Year | Recording Engineer of the Year |
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Albums
Songs and recordings
Single of the Year | Classical Composition of the Year |
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Dance Recording of the Year | R&B/Soul Recording of the Year |
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Rap Recording of the Year | Reggae Recording of the Year |
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Other
Album Artwork of the Year | Video of the Year |
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References
- ET Canada, June 29, 2020.
- ^ Tank, Phil (29 January 2018). "Saskatoon failed to raise enough money for Junos bid". The StarPhoenix. Saskatoon. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ Olson, Matt (28 February 2019). "It's coming back: Saskatoon will host the 2020 JUNO Awards". The StarPhoenix. Saskatoon. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ Larson, Scott (28 February 2019). "Junos coming back to Saskatoon in 2020". CBC News. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
- ^ Van Dongen, Matthew (4 October 2017). "Confusion over Juno Award offer as Hamilton considers 2019 bid". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "Saskatchewan confirms first presumptive case of novel coronavirus". Global News. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Juno Awards cancelled over coronavirus concerns". CBC News. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Junos in Saskatoon cancelled, with organizers citing concerns over COVID-19". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Junos 365 Songwriters’ Circle Launches May 1". FYI Music News, April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Get ready for episode 3 of the Junos 365 Songwriters' Circle". CBC Music, May 5, 2020.
- ^ "Watch Scott Helman host the 4th Junos 365 Songwriters' Circle". CBC Music, June 12, 2020.
- ^ Friend, David (17 June 2020). "Winners of 2020 Juno Awards to be revealed in virtual ceremony". CBC News. Toronto ON: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ^ "Watch this year's Juno Awards". CBC.ca. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
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- ^ Wallis, Adam (14 January 2020). "Jann Arden to be inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame". Global News. Retrieved 15 January 2020.