Juno Awards 2025: Major Wins and National Pride

The 2025 Juno Awards in Vancouver celebrated Canadian music with singer Tate McRae emerging as the biggest winner, securing four awards including Album of the Year for 'Think Later' despite her absence due to a commitment in Brazil. The event was marked by a strong sense of Canadian pride, partly fueled by recent political tensions with the United States, as emphasized by host Michael Bublé's statement, 'We are the greatest nation on Earth and we are not for sale.' Other notable winners included Josh Ross, who won Country Album of the Year, and emerging artists like SadBoi and Snotty Nose Rez Kids. The event also featured the last performance by Sum 41 and honored Anne Murray with a lifetime achievement award, who highlighted her steadfast connection to Canada in her acceptance speech. The Juno Awards reflected both the vibrancy of Canadian music and a broader cultural assertion of national identity.