The Juno Awards of 2025 were held on March 30, 2025, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, to honour achievements in Canadian music in 2024.Stuart Derdeyn, "The 2025 Juno Awards aim to make Vancouver home for a provincewide party". Vancouver Sun, November 25, 2024. The ceremony was hosted by Michael Bublé.
Nominees were announced on February 11, 2025.Siméon Dumont, "Les nominations des JUNOS 2025". Le Canal Auditif, February 11, 2025. Josh Ross and Tate McRae were the most nominated artists, with five nominations each.Kelsey Adams and Natalie Harmsen, "Juno Awards 2025: a breakdown of this year's nominees". CBC Music, February 10, 2025. Tate McRae was the most awarded artist of the night, winning 4 out of the 5 awards she was nominated for.
Category changes The lead-up to the 2025 awards was marked by controversy in 2024 when media began to report that the Juno committee were planning to discontinue several categories, including Reggae Recording of the Year, Children's Album of the Year, Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year and International Album of the Year."JUNO Awards Putting Reggae Recording of the Year Honours on "Hiatus" in 2025: Report". Exclaim!, September 9, 2024. The proposal was heavily criticized, on the grounds that as lower-profile genres their attention from the Juno Awards was an essential component of their viability, with reggae musicians in particular also noting that the elimination of a category for a predominantly Black genre of music rang "alarms of racism".David Friend, "Decision to pull reggae, gospel awards from 2025 Junos sees concerns raised about inclusivity". Global News, September 11, 2024.
The award committee backtracked on the decision eight days after it was first reported.Richie Assaly, "Juno Awards reverse controversial decision to pull reggae and gospel categories from 2025 ceremony". Toronto Star, September 17, 2024. They ultimately retained all of the genre categories, pulling only the International Album of the Year category, while also adding new categories for South Asian music and non-performing songwriters.Joseph Pugh, "Junos add 2 new awards, drop international album category ahead of 2025 show". CBC News, September 23, 2024.
Performances Rock band Sum 41 was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, with their last-ever performance taking place at the Juno Awards ceremony following the conclusion of their farewell tour in January."Sum 41 to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame". CBC Music, November 22, 2024.
Other artists who performed at the ceremony included host Michael Buble, Josh Ross, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Nemahsis, Aqyila and Tia Wood."Josh Ross, Snotty Nose Rez Kids to play Juno Awards broadcast in Vancouver". Toronto Star, February 24, 2025. A second round of performers was announced in March 2025, which included Elisapie, Jonita Gandhi, Maestro Fresh Wes, Roxane Bruneau, bbno$ with Priyanka, Peach Pit, Chani Nattan, Inderpal Moga, Jazzy B and Gminxr."Anne Murray to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Junos". CBC Music, March 13, 2025.
Special awards In addition to Sum 41's induction into the Hall of Fame, Anne Murray received a special Lifetime Achievement Award, while producer Boi-1da received an international achievement award. Singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer was presented with the Juno Humanitarian Award.Holly Gordon, "'It's a joint acceptance,' Sarah Harmer says of receiving the 2025 Junos Humanitarian Award". CBC Music, Mar4ch 25, 2025.
Presenters bbno$ - presented Group of the Year Rueben George - introduced Snotty Nose Rez Kids Luisana Lopilato and Michael Bublé - presented MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Allan Hawco and Anna Lambe - presented Country Album of the Year Jessie Reyez - presented International Achievement Award Georges St-Pierre and Michael Bublé - introduced Josh Ross Joel Madden and Benji Madden - presented Canadian Music Hall of Fame Christine Sinclair and Quinn - introduced Aqyila DijahSB and Klô Pelgag - presented Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year Sarah McLachlan - presented Lifetime Achievement Award The Beaches - presented Fan Choice Award Max Kerman and Michael Bublé - introduced Sum 41
Winners and nominees
People Artist of the Year Group of the Year Tate McRae Kaytranada Shawn Mendes Josh Ross The Weeknd The Beaches Crash Adams Mother Mother Spiritbox Sum 41 Songwriter of the Year Songwriter (Non-Performing) of the Year Mustafa — "Name of God", "Leaving Toronto", "I'll Go Anywhere" AP Dhillon — "Old Money", "Losing Myself", "Bora Bora" Nemahsis — "stick of gum", "you wore it better", "coloured concrete" Jessie Reyez — "Child of Fire", "Ridin", "Shut Up" The Weeknd — "Dancing in the Flames", "Timeless", "São Paulo" Lowell — "Texas Hold 'Em" (Beyoncé), "Bodyguard" (Beyoncé), "Takes One to Know One" (The Beaches) Evan Blair — "Beautiful Things" (Benson Boone), "Pretty Slowly" (Benson Boone), "i hope i never fall in love" (Maren Morris) Nathan Ferraro — "Texas Hold 'Em" (Beyoncé), "Smoke" (Ari Lennox), "Who Do I Call Now? (Hellbent)" (Sofia Camara) Shaun Frank — "Love Somebody" (Morgan Wallen), "Training Season" (Dua Lipa), "Sideways" (Gordo) Tobias Jesso Jr. — "Houdini" (Dua Lipa), "push me over" (Maren Morris), "Come Show Me" (Camila Cabello) Producer of the Year Recording Engineer of the Year Jack Rochon — "II Hands II Heaven" (Beyoncé), "Protector" (Beyoncé), "Jolene" (Beyoncé), "My Way" (Charlotte Day Wilson), "Crash" (Kehlani), "Tears" (Kehlani) Evan Blair — "Pretty Slowly" (Benson Boone), "Beautiful Things" (Benson Boone), "club heaven" (Nessa Barrett), "No High" (David Kushner), "this is how a woman leaves" (Maren Morris), "i hope i never fall in love" (Maren Morris) Shawn Everett — "II Most Wanted" (Beyoncé), "Found Heaven" (Conan Gray), "Bright Lights" (The Killers), "I Don't" (Brittany Howard), "Eye of the Night" (Conan Gray), "Prove It to You" (Brittany Howard) Akeel Henry — "Spin" (Megan Thee Stallion), "Smoke" (Ari Lennox), "Shake" (Chlöe), "Oh, Wait…" (Shae Universe), "I Choose You" (Melanie Fiona), "Love Ain't Guaranteed" (Mist) Aaron Paris — "intro (end of the world)" (Ariana Grande), "Bought the Earth" (Yeat), "Let it Breathe" (Ski Mask the Slump God), "Tiger Eye" (Loony), "Dishonored" (Sean Leon and Jessie Reyez, "R e a l W o m a n" (PartyNextDoor) Serban Ghenea — "Please Please Please" (Sabrina Carpenter), "Lose Control" (Teddy Swims) Shawn Everett — "Don't Forget Me" (Maggie Rogers), "Deeper Well" (Kacey Musgraves) Hill Kourkoutis — "Ghost" (Sebastian Gaskin), "Should We" (Emi Jeen) Mitch McCarthy — "Good Luck, Babe!" (Chappell Roan), "Make You Mine" (Madison Beer) George Seara — "Soft Spot" (Keshi), "Dream" (Keshi) Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year Fan Choice Award Nemahsis Tony Ann AP Dhillon Chris Grey ekkstacy AR Paisley Owen Riegling Alexander Stewart Sukha Zeina bbno$ Karan Aujla Dean Brody Les Cowboys Fringants Jade Eagleson Josh Ross Tate McRae Shawn Mendes Preston Pablo The Weeknd
Albums Album of the Year Adult Alternative Album of the Year Tate McRae, Think Later Roxane Bruneau, Submergé Elisapie, Inuktitut Josh Ross, Complicated Sukha, Undisputed Elisapie, Inuktitut Terra Lightfoot, Healing Power The Secret Beach, We Were Born Here, What's Your Excuse? Leif Vollebekk, Revelation Wild Rivers, Never Better Adult Contemporary Album of the Year Alternative Album of the Year Maïa Davies, Lovers' Gothic Aphrose, Roses Celeigh Cardinal, Boundless Possibilities Kellie Loder, Transitions Maddee Ritter, Songs of Love and Death Nemahsis, Verbathim Luna Li, When a Thought Grows Wings Peach Pit, Magpie Ruby Waters, What's the Point Valley, Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden Blues Album of the Year Children's Album of the Year Big Dave McLean, This Old Life Blue Moon Marquee, New Orleans Sessions Sue Foley, One Guitar Woman David Gogo, Yeah! Samantha King and the Midnight Outfit, Samantha King and the Midnight Outfit Raffi and The Good Lovelies, Penny Penguin Kym Gouchie, Shun Beh Nats'ujeh: We Are Healing Through Songs Riley Rocket and MegaBlast, Riley Rocket: Songs from Season One Walk Off the Earth and Romeo Eats, Buon Appetito Young Maestro, Maestro Fresh Wes Presents: Young Maestro "Rhyme Travellers" Classical Album of the Year – Solo Classical Album of the Year – Large Ensemble Emily D'Angelo, Freezing Angèle Dubeau, Signature Phillip Glass James Ehnes, Williams Violin Concerto No. 1: Bernstein Serenade India Gailey, Butterfly Lightning Shakes the Earth Barbara Hannigan, Messaien Toronto Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Gimeno featuring Marc-André Hamelin and Nathalie Forget, Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie Mark Fewer featuring Aiyun Huang, Deantha Edmunds and Mark Fewer, Alikeness, Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra Sinfonia Luminous Voices, Ispiciwin Orchestre Métropolitain conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Sibelius 2 & 5 Montreal Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rafael Payare, Schoenberg: Pelleas und Melisande & Verklärte Nacht Classical Album of the Year – Small Ensemble Comedy Album of the Year collectif9, Rituæls Canadian Art Song Project, Known to Dreamers: Black Voices in Canadian Art Song Karina Gauvin, Marie Hubert: Fille du Roy Infusion Baroque, East Is East St. John–Mercer–Park Trio, Kevin Lau: Under a Veil of Stars Debra DiGiovanni, Honourable Intentions Ivan Decker, Popcorn Courtney Gilmour, Wonder Woman Nathan Macintosh, Down with Tech Jess Salomon, Sad Witch Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year Traditional Indigenous Artist of the Year Sebastian Gaskin, Brown Man Celeigh Cardinal, Boundless Possibilities Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Red Future Adrian Sutherland, Precious Diamonds Tia Wood, Pretty Red Bird Black Bear Singers, New Comings Cree Confederation, Traveling Home Brianna Lizotte, Winston & I Northern Cree, REZilience Young Spirit, Ostesihtowin/Brotherhood Contemporary Roots Album of the Year Traditional Roots Album of the Year Kaia Kater, Strange Medicine Boy Golden, For Eden Abigail Lapell, Anniversary Julian Taylor, Pathways Donovan Woods, Things Were Never Good if They're Not Good Now Jake Vaadeland, Retro Man ... More and More La Bottine Souriante, Domino! Inn Echo, Hemispheres Loreena McKennitt, The Road Back Home (Live) Sylvia Tyson, At the End of the Day Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year Country Album of the Year Ryan Ofei, Restore Elenee, Elenee Jordan St. Cyr, My Foundation Tehillah Worship, Miracle in the Making Toronto Mass Choir, Hymns Alive (Live) Josh Ross, Complicated Brett Kissel, The Compass Project: West Album Tyler Joe Miller, Going Home Mackenzie Porter, Nobody's Born with a Broken Heart Dallas Smith, Dallas Smith Electronic Album of the Year Francophone Album of the Year Priori, This But More Caribou, Honey Ebony, Union Fred Everything, Love Care Kindness & Hope Kaytranada, Timeless Klô Pelgag, Abracadabra Les Cowboys Fringants, Pub Royal Fredz, Demain il fera beau Aliocha Schneider, Aliocha Schneider Jay Scott, Toutes les rues sont silencieuses Global Music Album of the Year Instrumental Album of the Year Djely Tapa, Dankoroba Ramon Chicharron, Niebla Didon, Malak Ahmed Moneka, Kanzafula Abby V, Aarambh Intervals, Memory Palace Eric Bearclaw, Distant Places Disaster Pony, Disaster Pony Ginger Beef, Ginger Beef Lara Wong and Melón Jimenez, Confluencias Jazz Album of the Year – Solo Jazz Album of the Year – Group André Leroux, Montreal Jazz Series 1 (Échanges Synaptiques) Jocelyn Gould, Portrait of Right Now Mark Kelso, The Antrim Coast Larnell Lewis, Slice of Life Audrey Ochoa, The Head of a Mouse Jeremy Ledbetter Trio, Gravity Andy Milne and Unison, Time Will Tell Carn Davidson 9, Reverence Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra, Harbour Raagaverse, Jaya Vocal Jazz Album of the Year Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year Caity Gyorgy, Hello! How Are You? Laila Biali, Wintersongs Kellylee Evans, Winter Song