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‘Tonight we’ll let it go’: Drake pays tribute to Nelly Furtado at Junos, making first appearance since 2011
Drake honored Nelly Furtado's Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction via video, referencing his 2011 Juno Awards snub during his first appearance since then.
- On Sunday, folk icon Joni Mitchell received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton, presented by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
- Toronto prog-rock legends Rush opened the ceremony with their first performance since 1978, featuring new German female drummer Anika Nilles replacing late founding member Neil Peart, who died in 2020.
- Calgary pop star Tate McRae dominated the awards, winning four major prizes including artist of the year, single of the year for "Sports Car," and album of the year for "So Close To What."
- Rapper Drake paid a virtual tribute to Nelly Furtado during her induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, saying she "showed us what was possible and what a Canadian artist could be."
- Downtown Hamilton celebrated the event's energy, with the city estimating a $12-million economic boost from the Juno festivities over the weekend.
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‘Tonight we’ll let it go’: Drake pays tribute to Nelly Furtado at Junos, making first appearance since 2011
It was an all-Canadian love-in at Sunday’s Juno Awards as Joni Mitchell took the stage for a stirring sing-along after accepting a lifetime achievement award from Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Junos bring the music stars, 'legendary' moments and dozens of events to Hamilton over 3 days
Sunday's star-studded final concert included a surprise performance by the band Rush, a tribute to Nelly Furtado and a tribute to Joni Mitchell. By the end of the weekend, Hamiltonians were feeling appreciation for it all, following several days of celebrations and live music in the city.
Joni Mitchell performs at the Juno Awards
UPDATE 8:02 a.m. Joni Mitchell took the stage for her first performance since 2024 after accepting a lifetime achievement award from Prime Minister Mark Carney at Sunday's Juno Awards. The Canadian folk icon was welcomed by Carney, who gave a glowing speech, saying "she shifted culture, inspire...
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