Junos 2016: The Weeknd, Drake, Justin Bieber nominees for music awards

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS)revealedthe latest musicians up for Canada'smost prominent music honour, withcontenders in more than 40categories, in Toronto Tuesday morning.

• Junos 2016: Complete list of Juno Award nominees

Toronto R&B star The Weeknd heads the list with six nominations, including artist and songwriter of the year as well as album of the year for Beauty Behind the Madness.The singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, was also among the lead contenders for the Grammy Awards being handed out in Los Angeles on Feb. 15.

Right behind him is Toronto rapper and former collaborator Drake and Stratford, Ont., pop phenom Justin Bieber, who earned five nods each.

Two newcomers to the scene who also shot to fame over the past year singer-songwriter Alessia Cara and digital video sensation Shawn Mendes earned four nominations each.

Other top nominees include music legend Buffy Sainte-Marie, singer-songwriter City and Colour, songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. and pop troupe Walk Off the Earth.

Junos 2016: Exciting times for Canadian music

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As homegrown artists dominate the music charts, Canada's upcoming Juno Awards will honour their achievements of the past year.

Select nominees include:

Artist of the year:

• City and Colour
• Drake
• JustinBieber
• Shawn Mendes
• TheWeeknd

Album:

• If You're Reading This It's Too Late, Drake
• AParadisCity JeanLeloup
• Purpose, JustinBieber
• Handwritten, Shawn Mendes
• Beauty Behind the Madness, TheWeeknd

Single:

• Here,Alessia Cara
• Hotline Bling,Drake
• What Do You Mean?,Justin Bieber
• Clothes Off,Ria Mae
• Can't Feel My Face,The Weeknd

Juno Fan Choice award:

• Alessia Cara
• Carly Rae Jepsen
• Coeur de Pirate
• Dean Brody
• Drake
• Justin Bieber
• Shawn Hook
• Shawn Mendes
• Walk Off the Earth

• Hedley
• Marianas Trench
• Metric
• Three Days Grace
• Walk Off the Earth

Songwriter:

• Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd)
• Batrice Martin (Coeur de Pirate)
• Buffy Sainte-Marie
• Dallas Green (City and Colour)
• Tobias Jesso Jr.

• Alessia Cara
• Coleman Hell
• Francesco Yates
• Scott Helman
• Tobias Jesso Jr.

• 25, Adele
• Hozier,Hozier
• Title,MeghanTrainor
• Four,One Direction
• Dream YourLifeAway, Vance Joy

Over the past year, Canadian artists were a dominant force in North American music,with The Weeknd, Drake andBieberdelighting fans andregularly topping the charts,Mendes moving from social media attractionto real-lifestar and teen singerCara earning praise from music critics and celebrities.

Carawas previously announced as a performer at the upcoming gala. Organizers added to the lineup today, withDean Brody,Bryan Adams, The Weeknd and Mendes also set to take the stage.

The 2016 Juno Awards take place in Calgary, with a week of JunoFest celebrations set for March 28 through April 3.

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The 45th annual Juno Awards broadcast takes place Sunday, April 3 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

The televised ceremony will include a tribute to singer-songwriter Burton Cummings, who will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame for his solo career.