Canadian pop icon, Nelly Furtado, will host the JUNO awards for the second time since her 2007 debut in Saskatoon.
The 53rd Annual JUNO Awards will broadcast and stream live across Canada from Scotiabank Centre in Halifax at 8 p.m. ET/9 p.m. AST on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Music’s YouTube page.
Wes Williams, known as Maestro Fresh Wes, made history as the first Black Canadian artist to achieve gold and platinum status in the country.
His contributions to Canadian music have solidified his position as the “Godfather of Canadian Hip-Hop.”
With numerous achievements, including 14 JUNO nominations, JUNO Award wins for Best Rap Recording of the Year and Best Video, and his induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Maestro Fresh Wes continues to shape the genre and inspire the next generation of artists.
Maestro Fresh Wes will be presented with this honour and perform live on The JUNO Awards Broadcast.
