In a letter obtained by The Canadian Press, the Junos told committee members of plans to put on 'hiatus' several award categories.
Jason Wilson, a two-time Juno nominee and adjunct professor in music at the University of Guelph, says a decision to remove the reggae category from next year’s“While might be saying the right things about inclusion, in the very same breath they’re ditching reggae and gospel. How can this be reconciled?”
Wilson suggested Junos organizers seemed to ignore that when they decided to sideline the category at next year’s ceremony. Some of those artists had planned to submit their latest albums to categories they now understand won’t exist in the work’s qualifying year.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
Last year, the Junos gave out awards in 47 categories, spanning music genres, as well as an award for comedy album and various technical prizes. The Grammy Awards, which the Junos are often compared to, handed out trophies in 94 categories.Attention from a nomination alone has boosted her profile. Each year, national news outlets interview her at the Juno nominations media event in Toronto, and photographers capture her red carpet outfits at the Juno Awards ceremony.
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