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Juno Awards honour Joni Mitchell, winners celebrate Canada

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The 2026 Juno Awards gala featured performances from some of Canada’s biggest acts, a surprise appearance from Rush and a star-studded tribute to Joni Mitchell. Many of the night’s honourees celebrated the opportunities and influences they found in Canada.

Breakdown
  • Rush opened the show with new drummer Annika Niles. 29s
  • Daniel Caesar and The Beaches won multiple awards. 40s
  • Cameron Whitcomb won Breakthrough Artist and other Junos. 49s
  • Joni Mitchell received a Lifetime Achievement Award. 1m 36s
  • Nelly Furtado was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. 2m 9s
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