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Group of the Year

Since forming in Scarborough in 1988, pop heroes Barenaked Ladies have conquered the world to the tune of ten million plus sales. Their irresistible blend of infectious melodies and lyrics that switch from humour to poignancy with an easy flow is again exhibited on Everything To Everyone, their first studio disc since 2000's much-loved Maroon.

This group is also nominated for: Pop Album of the Year

Burlington, Ontario rock band Finger Eleven have an aggressive and hard-edged sound that also features strong melodies and musical dynamism. "We don't believe in screams without melody," says singer Scott Anderson. Last year's self-titled album was their third, following on from 1997's Tip and 2000's JUNO-nominated breakthrough, The Greyest Of Blue Skies. Finger Eleven toured Canada last year with Ozzy and Voivod.

Quebec rockers La Chicane have had a huge impact in the last five years. Their 1999 debut CD, En Catiminie, sold an amazing 250,000 copies, and followup Disparu went platinum. En't Nous Autres their third album, confirms their popularity. Last year they were on the bill of the historic Rolling Stones concert in Toronto.

With international sales of over 10 million copies, 2001s Silver Side Up placed Vancouver-based hard rockers Nickelback in the rock elite. That album featured one of the most-played singles in radio history, "How You Remind Me." The band is back on top with their fourth CD, The Long Road, already a double platinum smash here. "We've pushed things further in every way possible," says mainman Chad Kroeger of the release. Nickelback and Chad won a 2003 JUNO as Songwriter Of The Year.

This artist is also nominated for: Single of the Year | Juno Fan Choice Award | Rock Album of the Year | Album of the Year

Modern rock band Our Lady Peace has sustained a large fan following by releasing consistently adventurous yet accessible work. They won a Best Album JUNO last year for their fifth release, Gravity, a record that spawned hit singles "Somewhere Out There" and "Innocent." OLP's second album, Clumsy, sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide, and reached the rare diamond sales plateau here.

This artist is also nominated for: Single of the Year | Music DVD of the Year