Juno nominees include Carly Rae Jepsen, Justin Bieber
Carly Rae Jepsen, the Mission, B.C., singer who had a breakout hit with Call Me Maybe last summer, has a leading five nominations for Juno Awards, it was announced today.
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences lavished love on pop stars Jepsen and Justin Bieber, including nods for artist of the year and Juno Fan Choice Award.
But there were also multiple nominations for Leonard Cohen, Céline Dion and bands such as Metric, Hedley and Marianas Trench.
For artist of the year, the top award, Cohen, Bieber and Jepsen are in the running. So is adult contemporary singer Johnny Reid and electronic artist Deadmau5.
Jepsen, who came to international attention when Bieber tweeted about her video for Call Me Maybe to his legions of fans, also has nominations for single of the year and best pop album and best album for Kiss, the album she recorded with Bieber’s label.
Bieber has four nominations and is competing with her for best album and best pop album for his Believe.
Cohen is back in the limelight this year with an extensive international tour and the album Old Ideas, which is recognized with a nomination for best songwriting.
His son, Adam Cohen, has earned his first Juno nomination — best contemporary album for Like a Man.
The rock album category recognizes several veterans of the rock scene, including Rush with Clockwork Angels and the Tragically Hip for Now for Plan A. Also nominated are last year’s Juno darlings The Sheepdogs for their self-titled album, newly reunited band Big Wreck for Albatross and Billy Talent for Dead Silence.
The awards gala is set for April 21 in Regina, with 11-time Juno winner Michael Bublé as host. Bublé also has a nomination for the Fan Choice Award.
Jepsen, Marianas Trench and Billy Talent are among the performers announced for the gala.
Last year’s big winners were singers Feist and Dan Mangan, and Saskatoon band the Sheepdogs.
