The Weeknd is back atop the nominees at this year's Juno Awards while newcomer Tate McRae and pop-punk favourite Avril Lavigne trail close behind.
The Toronto-raised "Blinding Lights" and "Starboy" hitmaker earned six nods across some of the main categories heading into the annual celebration of Canadian music.
It's a repeat performance for Tesfaye, who was the leading Juno nominee most recently in 2021. He emerged that year as the top winner, scoring five Junos, but didn't show up for what was a hybrid COVID-19 pandemic ceremony of taped and live appearances. Other big contenders include Lavigne, the Napanee, Ont. pop-punk princess who competes for the throne with Calgary pop royalty McRae. The two singers go up against each other in four categories -- single, album, pop album and fan choice.Heading to the Junos with three nominations each are pop newcomers Preston Pablo and Reve. Country siblings the Reklaws and rapper Nav also have three nominations apiece.
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