JUNO Awards announce Nickelback as Canadian Hall of Fame inductees and announce first details of 2023 Edmonton celebrations
The 2023 JUNO Awards stage is starting to be set for Edmonton with the announcements of Nickelback as the 2023 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees, renowned country music manager and promoter Ron Sakamoto as the 2023 recipient of the 2023 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, and a performance by international pop-sensation, Tate McRae.
As one of the top-selling acts of all time, Hanna, AB’s Nickelback’s achievements include more than 10 billion streams, 50 million albums sold worldwide, 12 consecutive sold-out tours, and countless chart-topping hits, including “How You Remind Me,” “Photograph” and “Rockstar.” The announcement of their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame comes as the band releases their latest album, Get Rolling, on November 18.
Meanwhile, the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award will be given to renowned country music manager and promoter Ron Sakamoto, who has five decades of industry experience under his belt. From his humble beginnings in Coaldale, AB, his lasting career has earned him close to 50 national and international accolades, including the Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year Award from the Canadian Country Music Awards for 17 consecutive years.
Finally, Calgary’s Tate McRae has been announced as a performer alongside Nickelback. With over 4.7 billion streams, 765 million video views, a #1 Top 40 hit, and multiple #1 Dance hits, McRae has amassed major commercial success globally in only a few short years, with top-tier talents like Charlie Puth, Finneas, and Greg Kurstin on her list of collaborators.
The 2023 JUNO Awards on March 13 will cap off the week-long JUNO Week programing, starting March 9, which will include beloved events such as the JUNO Cup, JUNO Fest, and JUNO Fan Fare. Tickets for The 2023 JUNO Awards start at $49.00 (including tax plus fees) and are available for purchase here.