Canadian music’s big night
Posted Mar 28, 2011 06:13:54 AM.
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TORONTO – Montreal rockers Arcade Fire were the big winners at the 40th anniversary Juno Awards celebration.
The indie rockers won a total of four trophies, including album of the year, during the weekend of awards.
Toronto-born rock legend Neil Young won two trophies and delivered a touching speech as he accepted an award for his years of philanthropy.
Country superstar Shania Twain also received a special honour, as she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
And 17-year-old Stratford, Ontario pop star Justin Bieber won his first two career Junos, for pop album of the year and the fan choice award.
But leading nominee Drake didn’t do so well, as he hosted the show but left the weekend without a single award.
Here’s a list of the big winners…
Album of the Year: Arcade Fire, “The Suburbs”
Artist of the Year: Neil Young
Group of the Year: Arcade Fire
New Artist of the Year: Meaghan Smith
Songwriter of the Year: Arcade Fire
Pop Album of the Year: Justin Bieber, “My World 2.0”
Juno Fan Choice Award: Justin Bieber
Single of the Year: Young Artists for Haiti, “Wavin’ Flag”
