On Monday morning, it was revealed that pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen will serve as the host for the 56th annual Juno Awards, taking place in Winnipeg on April 4.
This will be the first occasion that the British Columbia native takes on the role of host for Canada’s premier music event. In addition to her hosting duties, she is also set to perform.
It has been over ten years since Jepsen first asked listeners to call her, maybe. Since that time, the three-time Juno award recipient and diamond-certified artist has consistently released music to the delight of her loyal fans.
After finishing third on Canadian Idol in 2007, Jepsen achieved worldwide fame with her breakout 2012 single Call Me Maybe, featured on her second studio album, Kiss. The album won both the album of the year and pop album of the year at the 2013 Juno Awards, while the hit song secured the single of the year award.
“I don’t know if Call Me Maybe would’ve had its life without Canadian Idol,” Jepsen mentioned during her appearance on the Therapuss podcast last month.
Pop star Carly Rae Jepsen, three-time Juno winner, will host the 56th annual Juno Awards in Winnipeg on April 4, where she’ll also perform. This marks the first time the B.C.-born vocalist will step up to host Canada’s biggest night in music.
She described it as her “first exposure on TV,” noting that she had a “pretty lucky run” and that it was “a beautiful place to start.”
Throughout the past decade, Jepsen has solidified her position in pop music and has continued to explore her musical style through albums like Dedicated, E•MO•TION, and The Loneliest Time.
In addition to the hosting announcement, 2026 has been an eventful year for the artist. Besides welcoming her son, she is creating the music for the upcoming Broadway adaptation of 10 Things I Hate About You and recently released a 24-track double album, Day and Night. Next year, she will embark on a tour.
Just over a week following the Junos, she will kick off a North American tour that includes six Canadian shows across five provinces—marking her first headlining performances in over two years.
Our Lady Peace, Angine De Poitrine will also perform
Jepsen is not the only performer announced for the 2027 Juno Awards on Monday.
Recently recognized with this year’s Polaris Music Prize, the Quebec duo Angine de Poitrine will make their debut on the Juno stage.
Quebec’s Angine de Poitrine will perform at the 2027 Junos. (Constantin Monfilliette)
The performers, dressed in polka-dot costumes and masks, create their unique sound live using looping pedals while donning oversized papier-mâché heads.
They began 2026 quietly but have since shared the stage with Shania Twain and opened 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 four-time Juno-winning band Our Lady Peace will be honored with induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Having sold over five million albums throughout their lengthy career, the band has toured with legends such as the Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, and Alanis Morissette.
Awards updates
Here are the latest updates regarding the awards for the 2027 Junos.
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is making changes to several categories in order to “better reflect” the submissions of music.
The rap and electronic categories will undergo restructuring, the reggae category will now encompass dancehall, and the Christian/gospel category will accept singles and EPs in addition to albums.
Canada’s national music awards are coming to Winnipeg next April with singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen as host, organizers announced Monday. Industry leaders say the 2027 Junos will shine a spotlight on Manitoba talent.
CARAS is also revising the eligibility criteria for the Juno Awards by including Beatport as a recognized streaming platform, allowing singles to qualify in recording categories, and updating rules for jazz and classical music.
The Juno Awards are scheduled for April 4 at Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre, with the event set to be broadcast live on CBC’s channels and streaming platforms starting at 8 p.m. ET.
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