The Weeknd Sweeps 2023 Juno Opening Night Awards, Winners List

Fri Mar 17, 2023

The Weeknd scored four awards at the 2023 Juno Opening Night Awards, which was livestreamed from the Edmonton Convention Centre on Saturday (March 11). The Canadian superstar took artist of the year for a record fourth time; songwriter of the year for a record fourth time; single of the year for a record-tying third time for “Sacrifice”; and pop album of the year for the first time for Dawn FM.

The Weeknd
The Weeknd

This brings The Weeknd’s total of Juno Awards to 21, which puts him in a tie with Bryan Adams for second place on the all-time Juno leaderboard. Anne Murray continues to lead all artists with 25 Junos.

O Canada! The Weeknd Wins in 10 Categories!

Fri May 28, 2021

This Year’s Billboard Music Awards were presented Sunday, May 23, 2021 and Canada’s treasure The Weeknd led with wins in 10 categories, including top artist, top male artist and top Hot 100 artist.

Here is the final list of nominees and winners.

Top Artist
Drake
Juice WRLD
Pop Smoke
Taylor Swift
Winner: The Weeknd

Top New Artist
Gabby Barrett
Doja Cat
Jack Harlow
Winner:  Pop Smoke
Rod Wave

Top Male Artist
Drake
Juice WRLD
Lil Baby
Pop Smoke
Winner: The Weeknd

Top Female Artist
Billie Eilish
Ariana Grande
Dua Lipa
Megan Thee Stallion
Winner: Taylor Swift

Top Duo/Group
AC/DC
AJR
Winner: BTS
Dan + Shay
Maroon 5

Top Billboard 200 Artist
Drake
Juice WRLD
Pop Smoke
Post Malone
Winner: Taylor Swift