Nelly Furtado’s pop music comeback continues with the singer stepping as much as host the 2024 Juno Awards.
Organizers have named the “I’m Like a Chook” hitmaker MC of subsequent 12 months’s celebration of Canadian music, set to happen in Halifax.
Will probably be the second time Furtado oversees the televised bash, following her stint on the 2007 Junos in Saskatoon the place she received 5 awards together with album of the 12 months and artist of the 12 months.
The Victoria native is within the midst of a return to the highlight after a number of years of laying low. Lately, she appeared as a vocalist on “Eat Your Man,” a membership observe by Dom Dolla, and within the upbeat pop single “Maintain Going Up,” with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.
The Junos additionally introduced that hip-hop pioneer Maestro Contemporary Wes is ready to be inducted into the Canadian Music Corridor of Fame, turning into the primary rapper to obtain the profession achievement honour.
Calgary sisters Tegan and Sara will obtain the humanitarian award from actor Elliot Web page for his or her work as advocates for the LGBTQ+ group. The Juno Awards will air March 24 on CBC.
The primary spherical of Junos performers introduced embrace Furtado, Maestro Contemporary Wes, Toronto rock quartet the Seashores and Montreal singer Charlotte Cardin.
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