Overview
- CARAS listed The Weeknd and newcomer Cameron Whitcomb with five nominations each, placing both in album and single of the year races.
- Justin Bieber (Swag II, Daisies) and Tate McRae (So Close to What, Sports Car) will go head-to-head for artist, album and single of the year.
- The awards add an inaugural Latin Music Recording of the Year category featuring Alex Cuba, Lido Pimienta, Andy Rubal, Isabella Lovestory and Mario Puglia.
- Daniel Caesar earned four nominations, will perform during the broadcast and will receive the International Achievement Award.
- The March 29 telecast from Hamilton’s TD Coliseum will air live on CBC and CBC Gem with tickets on sale, and a March 28 gala will present additional awards and honors including Nelly Furtado’s Hall of Fame induction and a Lifetime Achievement Award for Joni Mitchell.