On Monday morning, it was revealed that pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen will act as 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 vocalist from British Columbia will take the reins for Canada’s premier music celebration. In addition to hosting, she is also slated to perform.
It has been over ten years since Jepsen famously urged people to call her, maybe. Since that time, the three-time Juno winner and diamond-certified artist has consistently delivered new music to her loyal followers.
Following her third-place finish on Canadian Idol in 2007, Jepsen experienced worldwide fame with her breakout single Call Me Maybe in 2012, which was featured on her second studio album, Kiss. This album earned the titles of album of the year and pop album of the year at the 2013 Juno Awards, while the song secured the single of the year award.
Jepsen shared with host Jake Shane on the Therapuss podcast last month, “I don’t know if Call Me Maybe would’ve had its life without Canadian Idol.”
She described it as her “first exposure on TV,” remarking that she “got a pretty lucky run” and that it was “a beautiful place to start.”
Throughout the past ten years, Jepsen has solidified her position in pop music and has continued to explore her musical style with albums such as Dedicated, E•MO•TION, and The Loneliest Time.
In addition to her hosting duties, 2026 has proven to be a busy year for Jepsen. Along with welcoming her son, she is composing music for the upcoming Broadway adaptation of 10 Things I Hate About You and has just released a 24-track double album titled Day and Night. Next year, she will embark on a tour.
Just over a week after the Junos, she will kick off a North American tour that includes six Canadian stops 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 revealed for the 2027 Juno Awards on Monday.
Following their recent Polaris Music Prize victory, the Quebec-based absurdist alien math rock 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)
These masked performers, clad in polka-dot costumes, create their microtonal music live using looping pedals while donning oversized papier-mâché heads.
The duo began 2026 under the radar and have since shared stages with Shania Twain and served as openers 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, four-time Juno winners Our Lady Peace will be honored with induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Having sold over five million albums worldwide throughout their extensive career, the band has toured with iconic acts 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 revising multiple categories to “better represent” the music submissions.
The categories for rap and electronic music are being reorganized, the reggae category will now encompass dancehall, and the Christian/gospel category will accept both singles and EPs along with albums.
Furthermore, CARAS is modifying Juno eligibility criteria by incorporating Beatport as a valid streaming platform, allowing singles in recording categories, and updating rules for jazz and classical music.
The upcoming Juno Awards will occur on April 4 at Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre. The event will be broadcast live across CBC’s television and streaming services starting at 8 p.m. ET.