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Mae Martin to Host Juno Awards, Celebrating Canadian Unity

1/16/2026

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Mae Martin, host of the 55th Annual Juno Awards, will preside on March 29 in Hamilton, marking a significant return to solo hosting since 2009.
The event will honor Joni Mitchell with a lifetime achievement award and induct Nelly Furtado into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Daniel Caesar will receive the International Achievement Award and perform.
Martin anticipates a festive atmosphere, emphasizing Canadian unity amid strained U.S. relations.

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Story summary

Mae Martin, host of the 55th Annual Juno Awards, will preside on March 29 in Hamilton, marking a significant return to solo hosting since 2009.
The event will honor Joni Mitchell with a lifetime achievement award and induct Nelly Furtado into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Daniel Caesar will receive the International Achievement Award and perform.
Martin anticipates a festive atmosphere, emphasizing Canadian unity amid strained U.S. relations.