The 2025 Juno Awards kicked off in style as host Michael Bublé launched into a dynamic opening performance, collaborating with a stellar lineup of Canadian artists: Maestro Fresh Wes, Jonita Gandhi, Elisapie, and Roxane Bruneau. The group delivered a vibrant multilingual medley of Bublé’s greatest hits—“Feeling Good,” “Haven’t Met You Yet,” and “Home”—sung in English, Inuktitut, French, and Punjabi. The tribute marked 20 years since Bublé’s timeless anthems first hit the airwaves.
Bublé’s warm opening monologue paid homage to his homeland, setting a patriotic and celebratory tone for the evening.
A Night of Pride and Reflection
Canadian icon Anne Murray was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and she made a memorable entrance clad in a sparkly red hockey jersey emblazoned with “Canada,” topped off with her Order of Canada pin. Onstage, she reflected on the pressure early in her career to relocate to the U.S. music industry hubs.
“But I just couldn’t do it,” she shared. “I knew I needed a place to escape to when the spotlight faded. Canada has always been that place—my anchor, my comfort, my guiding light.”
Murray later revealed backstage that the jersey was a creative touch suggested by a friend. “Honestly, I don’t need to say much—this jersey says everything,” she added with a smile.
Big Wins and Bigger Moments
The emotional energy carried through the night as winners took the stage with heartfelt words. Rising star bbno$ captured the Fan Choice Award, beating out chart-toppers like Tate McRae and Shawn Mendes, expressing genuine shock at his win.
Meanwhile, Josh Ross, who won Country Album of the Year for Complicated, used his moment to deliver a thoughtful reminder: “I think it’s time we reconnect with what makes us uniquely Canadian—kindness, unity, and the idea that friends are always better than foes.”