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TORONTO – January 27, 2026 – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today unveiled the nominees for the 55th Annual JUNO Awards, marking a defining year that spans global superstardom, breakthrough success, and a historic recognition of Canada’s dynamic and diverse music ecosystem. In total, this year’s cohort of nominees includes 248 nominations across 47 categories. The winners will be revealed on stage in Hamilton, Ontario at The JUNO Awards Gala Presented by Music Canada on Saturday, March 28th, and The JUNO Awards Broadcast at TD Coliseum on Sunday, March 29th, live nationwide on CBC and CBC Gem and globally on CBC Music’s YouTube channel.
“The JUNO Awards showcase the best of Canada’s music and the powerful role culture plays in driving tourism and economic growth,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “Ontario is proud to support events that celebrate our artists, attract visitors and highlight our province as a leading destination for live entertainment and cultural experiences.”
The 55th Annual JUNO Awards, produced by Insight Productions (A Blue Ant Studios Company), will air live across Canada at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, CBCMusic.ca/junos and stream globally on CBC Music’s YouTube channel.
The following is an abbreviated list of classical and jazz nominees. For a complete list and bios of all nominees, please visit junoawards.ca.
CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO ARTIST) | ALBUM CLASSIQUE DE L’ANNÉE (SOLO)
Tchaikovsky: The Seasons Bruce Liu Deutsche Grammophon*Universal
Zaytoun Haitham Haidar Athene*Naxos
Preludes by Chopin, Bach, Rachmaninoff, Messiaen, Górecki Jan Lisiecki Deutsche Grammophon*Universal
Awake and Dreaming Katherine Dowling Independent*Leaf/Naxos
Obsession Marie Nadeau-Tremblay ATMA*Universal
CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SMALL ENSEMBLE) | ALBUM CLASSIQUE DE L’ANNÉE (PETIT ENSEMBLE)
Current: MISSING ATOM (Artists of the Opera MISSING), Timothy Long & The Continuum Ensemble Bright Shiny Things
Re/String CC Duo & collectif9 Leaf*Naxos
Vivaldi Les Quatres Nations (reconstruites) Ensemble Caprice ATMA*Naxos/Believe
Kevin Lau: Kimiko’s Pearl Mariko Anraku, Conrad Chow, Ron Korb & Rachel Mercer Independent
in an archipelago Standing Wave Independent
CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (LARGE ENSEMBLE) | ALBUM CLASSIQUE DE L’ANNÉE (GRAND ENSEMBLE)
Benedict Sheehan: Ukrainian War Requiem Axios Men’s Ensemble, The Tenors and Basses of Pro Coro Canada conducted by/dirigé par Michael Zaugg featuring John Tessier and Yuliia Zasimova Cappella*Naxos
Where Waters Meet Canadian Chamber Choir featuring Sherryl Sewepagaham Independent
Ichmouratov: The Ninth Wave, Viola Concerto No. 2, Cello Concerto No. 1 Les Violons du Roy conducted by/dirigé par Airat Ichmouratov featuring Elvira Misbakhova & Stéphane Tétreault ATMA*Universal
Haydn: Symphony No. 43 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I:43 “Mercury” & Symphony No. 49 in F Minor, Hob. I:49 “La passione” Tafelmusik conducted by/dirigé par Rachel Podger Independent
Stravinsky: Pulcinella, Le Baiser de la fée (Divertimento) Toronto Symphony Orchestra conducted by/dirigé par Gustavo Gimeno Harmonia Mundi
JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO) | ALBUM JAZZ DE L’ANNÉE (SOLO)
City Lights Anthony D’Alessandro Independent
Kinda Out West Aretha Tillotson Bent River*Independent
Immersed Justin Gray IAN Records*Virgin
Deeper Down Nancy Walker Independent
Crossing Paths Renee Rosnes Smoke Sessions*The Orchard
JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (GROUP) | ALBUM JAZZ DE L’ANNÉE (GROUPE)
Afrokando Alexis Baro Y la Big Band G-THREE*Kycker
CODE Red CODE Quartet Justin Time*Nettwerk/F.A.B
Are You Really Real Shuffle Demons Alma*Universal
Impact The Steve Holt Jazz Impact Quintet Independent
East Meets West: Connections Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Chronograph
VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR | ALBUM DE JAZZ VOCAL DE L’ANNÉE
Under the Lemon Tree Ale Nuñez Independent
Alex Samaras Meets Judy Garland Alex Samaras Independent
Seascape feat. Norma Winstone & Joe LaBarbera Atlantic Jazz Collective Alma*Universal
Caity Gyorgy with Strings Caity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher La Reserve*The Orchard
Get Out of Town Laura Anglade Justin Time*Nettwerk/F.A.B
CLASSICAL COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR | COMPOSITION CLASSIQUE DE L’ANNÉE
Cloud Path Amy Brandon Leaf*Naxos
The Laws of Nature Andrew Staniland Leaf*Naxos
Kevin Lau: Kimiko’s Pearl Kevin Lau Bravo Niagara*Independent
Linda Catlin Smith: The Complete Piano Solos (1989-2023) Vol. 1 – The Plains Linda Catlin Smith Redshift
Music for Body-Without-Organs Nicole Lizée ATMA*Universal
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