The 2011 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 19, 2011"2011 Polaris Music Prize Long List announced" at Toronto's Masonic Temple. aux.tv, June 16, 2011. The winner was Arcade Fire, for the album The Suburbs, making it the only album in history to win the Polaris Music Prize, the Juno Award for Album of the Year, and the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in the same year.
For the 2011 award, the prize was increased to $30,000 for the winning musician.
Shortlist The prize's 10-album shortlist was announced on July 6."Arcade Fire, Ron Sexsmith shortlisted for Polaris Prize". CBC News, July 6, 2011.
Longlist The prize's preliminary 40-album longlist was announced on June 16.
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External links Polaris Music Prize