Bieber and McRae Top 2026 Juno Nominations

TORONTO - Justin Bieber and Tate McRae topped the nominations for the 2026 Juno Awards on Tuesday, each receiving six nods in a field that highlights Canada's diverse music scene ahead of the ceremony in Hamilton, Ontario.

The announcements, made by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, position Bieber and McRae as frontrunners in major categories. Bieber, an eight-time Juno winner, is nominated for artist of the year, album of the year for SWAG II, and single of the year for the lo-fi track Daisies. McRae, returning to the competition, earned nods for artist of the year, album of the year for So Close to What, and single of the year for the Y2K-inspired Sports Car. The two pop stars will compete directly against each other in those top categories.

The Weeknd also garnered significant recognition with five nominations, including album of the year for Hurry Up Tomorrow and single of the year for Cry For Me. The artist has a storied history at the Junos, with 22 wins and 46 previous nominations. Emerging talent Cameron Whitcomb secured five nominations as well, featuring breakthrough artist of the year, single of the year for Options, album of the year, and country...