On Monday morning, organizers revealed that pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen will be the host for the 56th annual Juno Awards, set to take place in Winnipeg on April 4.
This will be the first occasion that the British Columbia native serves as the host for Canada’s premier music event. In addition to her hosting duties, she will also perform at the ceremony.
It has been over ten years since Jepsen famously asked the public to call her, maybe. Since that time, the three-time Juno award winner and diamond-certified artist has consistently produced new music for her loyal fans.
After securing third place on Canadian Idol in 2007, Jepsen rose to international fame with her 2012 hit Call Me Maybe, featured on her second studio album, Kiss. This album earned both album of the year and pop album of the year at the 2013 Juno Awards, while the single won single of the year.
“I don’t know if Call Me Maybe would’ve had its life without Canadian Idol,” Jepsen shared with host Jake Shane during a recent episode of the Therapuss podcast.
She explained that it provided her with “my first exposure on TV,” reflecting on her fortunate experience and how it was “a beautiful place to start.”
Throughout the past decade, Jepsen has solidified her status in the pop realm, continually exploring new sounds with albums like Dedicated, E•MO•TION, and The Loneliest Time.
Beyond the hosting announcement, the year 2026 has been quite eventful for the artist. In addition to welcoming her son, she is composing the music for the Broadway adaptation of 10 Things I Hate About You and released a 24-track double album titled Day and Night. She has plans for a tour next year.
Shortly after the Junos, she will embark on a North American tour that includes six Canadian performances across five provinces — marking her first headlining shows in over two years.
Our Lady Peace, Angine De Poitrine will also perform
Jepsen isn’t the only artist announced for the 2027 Juno performances on Monday.
Recently crowned winners of this year’s Polaris Music Prize, Quebec’s avant-garde duo Angine de Poitrine will be making their Juno stage debut.
Quebec’s Angine de Poitrine will perform at the 2027 Junos. (Constantin Monfilliette)
These masked performers, decked out in polka-dot costumes, create their unique sound live using looping pedals while donning oversized papier-mâché heads.
The duo began their journey in 2026 with modest beginnings and have since shared stages with Shania Twain and served as opening acts for Jack White.
Four-time Juno winners Our Lady Peace will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2027. (Jason Koster)
Additionally, the accomplished band Our Lady Peace, who have won four Juno Awards, will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
With over five million albums sold worldwide throughout their extensive career, the band has toured with legendary artists such as the Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, and Alanis Morissette.
Awards updates
Here’s the latest information regarding the 2027 Juno Awards.
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is revising several award categories to “better reflect” the contemporary music being submitted.
Restructuring will occur in the rap and electronic categories, while the reggae category will now encompass dancehall. Additionally, the Christian/gospel category will accept singles and EPs alongside full albums.
Furthermore, CARAS is updating the eligibility criteria for the Juno Awards by incorporating Beatport as a recognized streaming platform, permitting singles in recording categories, and refreshing the rules for jazz and classical music.
The upcoming Juno Awards are scheduled for April 4 at Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre, with the event being broadcast live on CBC’s television and streaming platforms at 8 p.m. ET.