VANCOUVER — Michael Bublé gave Canada a heaping serving of homegrown pride as he kicked off the Juno Awards in Vancouver.
The pop crooner opened the music celebration saying he was proud to be Canadian, chuckling with the crowd when he flubbed the phrase: “When they go low, we get high.”
He called Canada the greatest nation on earth, adding that the country is not for sale.
The Beaches were early winners on the broadcast as they picked up group of the year.
The Junos broadcast live on CBC from Vancouver’s Rogers Arena with performances by rising country singer Josh Ross and newcomer Nemahsis.
Pop-punk act Sum 41 is also set to play what’s being called their final performance as part of the induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, while Anne Murray will get a lifetime achievement award.
Headed into the show, Calgary pop star Tate McRae is already considered a big winner.
She picked up four awards at an industry gala on Saturday night, winning major categories that include artist and single of the year.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 30, 2025.
David Friend, The Canadian Press
