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Artist of the Year

After making a splash in the Latin market from an early age, Toronto-raised singer/songwriter Shawn Desman has crossed over big-time in the past two years. His self-titled solo debut has gone gold and generated hit singles and videos like "Get Ready" and "Shook." Its sound is an appealing hybrid of R & B., hiphop and pop strains. A skilled dancer and actor, Shawn is definitely a star on the rise. He received two JUNO Award nominations last year.

Global superstar Celine Dion just keeps on adding new chapters to her remarkable success story. The amazing statistics include over 160 million albums sold, and six Grammy, 20 JUNO and 39 Felix Awards. Her three-year engagement in Las Vegas is shattering more records, yet Celine found time to deliver two more albums last year, Une Fille et 4 Types (her first French-language CD in five years) and One Heart. Each confirms that her vocal virtuosity remains intact.

This artist is also nominated for:
Francophone Album of the Year | JUNO Fan Choice | Artist of the Year

Ever since she burst onto the scene in 2000 with her debut, Whoa, Nelly!, there has been no stopping Nelly Furtado. That album was an international multi-platinum smash, and four JUNOs and a Grammy (for hit single "I'm Like A Bird") followed. The eagerly-anticipated second record, Folklore, sees Nelly stretch her creative wings and showcases Nelly’s refreshing willingness to explore a wide range of styles. "I like to navigate through all sorts of genres," she explains. The result is a perfect brand of global pop, as exemplified by first single "Powerless."

This artist is also nominated for:
Artist of the Year | Single of the Year | Pop Album of the Year | Songwriter of the Year

An extended and well-deserved break from the business certainly didn't diminish the creative gifts or the popularity of famed songstress Sarah McLachlan. Her new CD, Afterglow, soared straight to the top of the Canadian charts, and brought her both JUNO and Grammy nominations. A 42-date North American tour this summer will reunite Sarah with legions of fans still cherishing memories of her groundbreaking Lilith Fair tours.

This artist is also nominated for:
JUNO Fan Choice Award | Songwriter of the Year | Pop Album of the Year | Artist of the Year

After years of heavy dues paid in bands like William and Northstar, Montrealer Sam Roberts hit the jackpot with 2002's breakthrough independent EP, The Inhuman Condition. It's verging on gold status and hits like "Brother Down" and "Don't Walk Away Eileen" showed Sam's range and melodic gifts. Full-length debut We Were Born In A Flame showed he's the real deal, a new populist rock hero.

This artist is also nominated for:
Artist of the Year | Rock Album of the Year