The Juno Awards of 1973, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, were awarded on 12 March 1973 in Toronto at a ceremony at the Inn on the Park's Centennial ballroom. Approximately 1500 people attended this event which was hosted by George Wilson of CFRB radio.
David Crombie, Toronto's mayor at that time, presented the Best Male Vocalist award to Stompin' Tom Connors. Gordon Lightfoot also made his first personal appearance at the Junos.
An associated music industry conference known as Communication 6 was held from 10 March and concluded with the Juno Award ceremonies.
Taped excerpts from the awards were broadcast on a special edition of CBC Radio's The Entertainers on 23 March 1973.
Winners Best Female Vocalist Winner: Anne Murray
Outstanding Performance – Female Winner: Ginette Reno
Best Male Vocalist Winner: Gordon Lightfoot
Outstanding Performance – Male Winner: Bob McBride
Best Group Winner: Lighthouse
Outstanding Performance – Group Winner: Edward Bear
Best Songwriter Winner: Gordon Lightfoot
Best Country Female Artist Winner: Shirley Eikhard
Best Country Male Artist Winner: Stompin' Tom Connors
Best Country Group or Duo Winner: The Mercey Brothers
Folk Singer of the Year Winner: Bruce Cockburn
Outstanding Performance – Folk Winner: Valdy
Broadcaster of the Year Winner: VOCM, St. Johns Newfoundland
Top Canadian Content Company of the Year Winner: Capitol Records of Canada
Top Record Company of the Year Winner: WEA Music of Canada Ltd.
Top Promotional Company of the Year Winner: RCA Ltd.
Journalist of the Year Winner: Peter Goddard
Music Industry Man of the Year Winner: Arnold Gosewich
Contribution to Canadian music Winner: David Clayton Thomas
Nominated and winning albums Best Produced Album (middle of the road) Winner: Annie, Anne Murray (produced by Brian Ahern)
Nominated and winning releases Best Produced Single Winner: "Last Song", Edward Bear (produced by Gene Martynec)
References Notes
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External links Juno Awards site