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OVER HALF A BILLION STREAMS PROPELS THE TRAGICALLY HIP'S BEST-SELLING COMPILATION 'YER FAVOURITES' TO DIAMOND CERTIFICATION STATUS

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Friday, June 2, 2023

TORONTO, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Tragically Hip's best-selling greatest hits compilation, Yer Favourites, is now available on vinyl for the first time ever. Originally released digitally and as a two CD set on November 8, 2005, Yer Favourites, for which tracks were selected by the band's fans directly via their website, has soared past Diamond status at 14X Platinum (Diamond is 10X Platinum) and has over half a billion streams globally. The Tragically Hip is now the first Canadian band to achieve four Diamond-certified albums. Yer Favourites is the second best-selling compilation album ever in Canada* only behind The Beatles' 1. Buy Yer Favourites on vinyl here.

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  • The Tragically Hip is now the first Canadian band to achieve four Diamond-certified albums.
  • Yer Favourites is the second best-selling compilation album ever in Canada* only behind The Beatles' 1.
  • This special vinyl release is a must-have for any new or long-time listener of The Tragically Hip.
  • *Tracked by Music Canada as the second best-selling compilation album ever in Canada as of April 6, 2023.

TACO BELL CANADA COLLABORATES WITH CANADIAN TALENT TO CREATE ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR NEW MESSY TOGETHER CAMPAIGN

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

VAUGHAN, ON, April 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Taco Bell Canada has teamed up with Juno Award winning Canadian singer-songwriter Preston Pablo to create original music for its Messy Together campaign.

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  • VAUGHAN, ON, April 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Taco Bell Canada has teamed up with Juno Award winning Canadian singer-songwriter Preston Pablo to create original music for its Messy Together campaign.
  • "Messy Together is about being with friends who embrace each other's authentic selves, even when things get messy," said Rohit Sharma, Senior Marketing Manager, Taco Bell Canada.
  • "By collaborating with Canadian talent, Taco Bell Canada aims to give local and emerging artists a larger platform to share their voice.
  • Taco Bell Canada plays the role of a catalyst in the bridging and building of these friendships.

OVER HALF A BILLION STREAMS PROPELS THE TRAGICALLY HIP'S BEST-SELLING COMPILATION 'YER FAVOURITES' TO DIAMOND CERTIFICATION STATUS

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

TORONTO, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tragically Hip's best-selling greatest hits compilation, Yer Favourites, will be available on vinyl for the first time ever on June 2. Originally released digitally and as a two-CD set on November 8, 2005, Yer Favourites, for which tracks were selected by the band's fans directly via their website, has soared past Diamond status at 14X Platinum (Diamond is 10X Platinum) and has over half a billion streams globally. The Tragically Hip is now the first Canadian band to achieve four Diamond-certified albums. Yer Favourites is the second best-selling compilation album ever in Canada* only behind The Beatles' 1.

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  • The Tragically Hip is now the first Canadian band to achieve four Diamond-certified albums.
  • Yer Favourites is the second best-selling compilation album ever in Canada* only behind The Beatles' 1.
  • This special vinyl release is a must-have for any new or long-time listener of The Tragically Hip.
  • The Yer Favourites vinyl release is set to be followed by a deluxe edition of Phantom Power later this year.

Winners announced for The 52nd Annual JUNO Awards, celebrating Canada's best in music, live on CBC

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Hosted for the second time by Hollywood superstar Simu Liu, the awards were broadcast from Rogers Place in Edmonton, nationwide on CBC TV, CBC Gem , CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen and globally on CBCMusic.ca/junos .

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  • Hosted for the second time by Hollywood superstar Simu Liu, the awards were broadcast from Rogers Place in Edmonton, nationwide on CBC TV, CBC Gem , CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen and globally on CBCMusic.ca/junos .
  • FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AT THE 2023 JUNO AWARDS, INCLUDING BIOGRAPHIES AND IMAGES, GO TO WWW.JUNOAWARDS.CA .
  • The evening's broadcast included Nickelback 's highly anticipated induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Presented by TD Group.
  • To cap the evening, Nickelback performed a medley of their chart-topping and most iconic rock tracks.

Winners Announced for the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

EDMONTON, AB, March 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) paid tribute to the artists and industry veterans at the top of Canada's music scene this evening at the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada, inside the Edmonton Convention Centre.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, March 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) paid tribute to the artists and industry veterans at the top of Canada's music scene this evening at the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada, inside the Edmonton Convention Centre.
  • FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AT THE 2023 JUNO OPENING NIGHT AWARDS PRESENTED BY MUSIC CANADA INCLUDING BIOGRAPHIES AND IMAGES, GO TO WWW.JUNO AWARDS.CA .
  • The Weeknd has now amassed 21 wins in just a decade, surpassing the legendary Celine Dion and tying Bryan Adams as the second most decorated JUNO Award winner of all time.
  • Ron Sakamoto, renowned country music manager and promoter, was awarded the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for his significant contributions to music and the artists who create it.

EXCEL® Gum Freshens Up The 2023 JUNO Awards with Official Sponsorship

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

TORONTO, March 9, 2023 /CNW/ - As a brand known for helping people feel confident, EXCEL® Gum is proud to be an official sponsor of The 2023 JUNO Awards.

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  • TORONTO, March 9, 2023 /CNW/ - As a brand known for helping people feel confident, EXCEL® Gum is proud to be an official sponsor of The 2023 JUNO Awards.
  • Now, EXCEL Gum will be providing some of Canada's freshest faces in music with the finishing touches needed to style up and hit the red carpet with confidence at this year's JUNO Awards.
  • Artist partners will be sharing their journey leading up to The JUNO Awards on social media, and providing Canadians with an inside look at their 'styling up' ritual with EXCEL Gum.
  • To learn more about the Breakthrough Artist of the Year nominees' journey to the JUNO Awards with EXCEL Gum follow @TheJUNO Awards or #JUNOS on social media, and tune into The 2023 JUNO Awards Broadcast on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 8:00 pm EDT.

The JUNO Awards Head East to Halifax in 2024

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

The JUNO Awards on Sunday, March 24

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  • The JUNO Awards on Sunday, March 24
    TORONTO, March 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today The JUNO Awards are returning to Atlantic Canada, making their second visit to Halifax (Kjipuktuk) in March 2024.
  • Halifax will host a revered lineup of JUNO Week events from March 20-24, 2024, culminating with the 53rd Annual JUNO Awards at Scotiabank Centre on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
  • "Canada's east coast has long been the home of many incredible musicians," said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards.
  • "Music-loving Halifax is thrilled to be host city for the 2024 JUNO Awards," said Halifax Mayor Mike Savage.

Hometown Glory: Nickelback and Tate McRae to appear at the 2023 JUNO Awards in Edmonton, Alberta, live on CBC

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Monday, November 14, 2022

For the first time in 19 years, The JUNO Awards will return to the province's capital city for the 52nd iteration of the annual ceremony.

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  • For the first time in 19 years, The JUNO Awards will return to the province's capital city for the 52nd iteration of the annual ceremony.
  • The show, produced by Insight Productions, will broadcast and stream live across Canada at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Music's Facebook , YouTube and Twitter pages.
  • Fan favourite JUNO Week events including JUNO Fan Fare, JUNO Cup Presented by CBC Sports and JUNO Songwriters' Circle Presented by SOCAN, in association with Music Publishers Canada, will also be making a return in 2023.
  • Tickets to The 2023 JUNO Awards go on sale to the general public on November 18.

2023 JUNO Awards Submissions Presented by TD Now Open

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Monday, September 26, 2022

TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced that the 2023 JUNO Awards Submissions Presented by TD are now open until Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:59PM ET* at junosubmissions.ca .

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced that the 2023 JUNO Awards Submissions Presented by TD are now open until Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:59PM ET* at junosubmissions.ca .
  • To be considered for nomination for the 2023 JUNO Awards, national music release dates must fall between the eligibility period of September 1, 2021 and November 4, 2022*.
  • 2023 JUNO Awards Submissions Presented by TD eligibility:
    Product must be released nationally via brick-and-mortar stores or third-party online retailers.
  • Eligible independent Canadian artists will once again have the opportunity to apply for financial support through the 2023 TD JUNOS Submissions Access Program.

Our Lady Peace Smash Hit “Run” Selected as Official Theme Song for “WWE Clash at the Castle”

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Canadian alt-rock legends Our Lady Peace s smash hit song Run will be the theme song for WWE Clash at the Castle at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

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  • Canadian alt-rock legends Our Lady Peace s smash hit song Run will be the theme song for WWE Clash at the Castle at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
  • Were excited to join The Weeknd, Metallica, and Imagine Dragons as WWE theme song artists, and cant wait to share our music with other parts of the world!
  • WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.
  • Our Lady Peace is: Raine Maida (lead vocalist), Duncan Coutts (bass), Steve Mazur (guitar) and Jason Pierce (drums).