Juno Awards of 1990
The Juno Awards of 1990, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, were awarded on 18 March 1990 in Toronto at a ceremony in the O'Keefe Centre. Rick Moranis was the host for the ceremonies, which were broadcast on CBC Television.
Alannah Myles won in three Juno categories on the strength of her internationally successful debut album.
Specialty television service YTV would broadcast a repeat of the televised awards ceremony one week later, according to a five-year agreement announced before the 1990 Juno Awards.
Nominees and winners
Canadian Entertainer of the Year">Juno Award for Entertainer of the Year">Canadian Entertainer of the Year
This award was chosen by a national poll rather than by Juno organisers CARAS.Winner: The Jeff Healey Band
Other Nominees:
- Blue Rodeo
- Tom Cochrane
- k.d. lang
- Kim Mitchell
Best Female Vocalist">Juno Award for Artist of the Year">Best Female Vocalist
Other Nominees:
- Lee Aaron
- Sass Jordan
- Anne Murray
- Candy Pennella
Best Male Vocalist">Juno Award for Artist of the Year">Best Male Vocalist
Other Nominees:
- Bruce Cockburn
- George Fox
- David Wilcox
- Neil Young
Most Promising Female Vocalist">Juno Award for New Artist of the Year">Most Promising Female Vocalist
Other Nominees:
- Annette Ducharme
- Mitsou
- Mary Margaret O'Hara
- Anita Perras
Most Promising Male Vocalist">Juno Award for New Artist of the Year">Most Promising Male Vocalist
Other Nominees:
- Neil James Harnett
- Ray Lyell
- Roch Voisine
- Rufus Wainwright
Group of the Year">Juno Award for Group of the Year">Group of the Year
Other Nominees:
- Tom Cochrane and Red Rider
- Cowboy Junkies
- The Jeff Healey Band
- Rush
Most Promising Group">Juno Award for New Group of the Year">Most Promising Group
Other Nominees:
- Brighton Rock
- Indio
- Paradox
- Sons of Freedom
Best Composer">Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year">Best Composer
Other Nominees:
- Greg Keelor and Jim Cuddy
- Luba
- Eddie Schwartz
- Jim Vallance
Best Country Female Vocalist">Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year">Best Country Female Vocalist
Other Nominees:
- Carroll Baker
- Rita MacNeil
- Anne Murray
- Lori Yates
Best Country Male Vocalist">Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year">Best Country Male Vocalist
Other Nominees:
- Gary Fjellgaard
- Handsome Ned
- Ian Tyson
- Jesse Winchester
Best Country Group or Duo">Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year">Best Country Group or Duo
Other Nominees:
- Alibi
- Great Western Orchestra
- Silver and Degazio
- Stoker Brothers
Best Instrumental Artist">Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year">Best Instrumental Artist
Other Nominees:
- Liona Boyd
- Canadian Brass
- Frank Mills
- Tafelmusik Baroque Chamber Orchestra
International Entertainer of the Year">Juno Award for International Entertainer of the Year">International Entertainer of the Year
Other Nominees:
- Crowded House
- Steve Earle
- Rod Stewart
- Randy Travis
Best Producer">Jack Richardson Producer of the Year">Best Producer
Other Nominees:
- Daniel Lanois, Acadie by Daniel Lanois
- Bob Rock, Dr. Feelgood by Mötley Crüe & Blue Murder by Blue Murder
- Neil Peart, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, "Force Ten" from Hold Your Fire & "Presto" from Presto by Rush
- David Tyson, Alannah Myles by Alannah Myles
Best Recording Engineer">Juno Award for Recording Engineer of the Year">Best Recording Engineer
Other Nominees:
- Jean Claude Beaudoin, Tell Somebody by Sass Jordan
- Lenny DeRose, Bodyrock by Lee Aaron & she by Dalbello
- John Naslen, Big Circumstance by Bruce Cockburn
- Rick Starks, Perfect Foot by Manteca
- Michael Phillip Wojewoda, As the Crow Flies by Chalk Circle
Hall of Fame Award">Canadian Music Hall of Fame">Hall of Fame Award
Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award
Winner: RushNominated and winning albums
Album of the Year">Juno Award for Album of the Year">Album of the Year
Winner: Alannah Myles, Alannah MylesOther Nominees:
- Now the Bells Ring, Rita MacNeil
- Rita, Rita MacNeil
- See the Light, The Jeff Healey Band
- Victory Day, Tom Cochrane and Red Rider
Best Children's Album">Juno Award for Children's Album of the Year">Best Children's Album
Other Nominees:
- The Boy Who Wanted to Talk to Whales, Robert Minden Ensemble
- Footeprints, Norman Foote
- Improvise with Eric Nagler, Eric Nagler
- The People on My Street, Bob King
[Juno Award for Classical [Album of the Year - Solo or Chamber Ensemble|Best Classical Album (Solo or Chamber Ensemble)]]
Other Nominees:
- Beethoven: The Complete Quartets, The Orford String Quartet
- Corelli: Concerti Grossi, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
- Gabrieli and Monteverdi: Antiphonal Music, Canadian Brass
- Kevin McMillan, baritone Kevin McMillan
Best Classical Album (Large Ensemble)">Juno Award for Classical Album of the Year - Large Ensemble or Soloist(s) with Large Ensemble Accompaniment">Best Classical Album (Large Ensemble)
Other Nominees:'
Best Album Design">Juno Award for CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year">Best Album Design
Winner: Hugh Syme, Presto by RushOther Nominees:
- Jamie Bennett and Nuala Byles, Perfect Foot by Manteca
- Robert LeBeuf and J.W. Stewart, The Adventures of Women & Men Without Hate in the 21st Century by Men Without Hats
- Mary Margaret O'Hara, Miss America by Mary Margaret O'Hara
- Hugh Syme, Rockland by Kim Mitchell
International Album of the Year">Juno Award for International Album of the Year">International Album of the Year
Other Nominees:
- Forever Your Girl, Paula Abdul
- The Raw & the Cooked, Fine Young Cannibals
- Hangin' Tough, New Kids on the Block
- Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1, Traveling Wilburys
Best Jazz Album">Juno Award for Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year">Best Jazz Album
Other Nominees:
- Friday the 14th, Bernie Senesky
- Off Centre, Time Warp
- Pas de Probleme, The Hugh Fraser Quintet
- Something's Here, The Edmonton Jazz Ensemble
Best Roots & Traditional Album">Juno Award for Best Roots and Traditional Album">Best Roots & Traditional Album
Other Nominees:
- Humor Me, Jesse Winchester
- I Make My Home in Shoes, Amos Garrett
- Jubilation II, Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir
- You Were on My Mind, Sylvia Tyson
Nominated and winning releases
Single of the Year">Juno Award for Single of the Year">Single of the Year
Winner: "Black Velvet", Alannah MylesOther Nominees:
- "All the Things I Wasn't", The Grapes of Wrath
- "Love Is", Alannah Myles
- "Rock n Roll Duty", Kim Mitchell
- "Under Your Spell", Candi
Best Classical Composition">Juno Award for Classical Composition of the Year">Best Classical Composition
Other Nominees:
- Introduction and Three Folk Songs, Jean Coulthard
- Sonata No. 1, Pat Carrabré
- The Sons of Jacob, Sid Robinovitch
- Third Chamber Concerto, Gary Kulesha
International Single of the Year">Juno Award for Best Selling Single">International Single of the Year
Other Nominees:
- "Hangin' Tough", New Kids on the Block
- "Like a Prayer", Madonna
- "She Drives Me Crazy", Fine Young Cannibals
- "Straight Up", Paula Abdul
Best R&B/Soul Recording">Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year">Best R&B/Soul Recording
Other Nominees:
- Your Love, George Banton
- Mega Love, Debbie Johnson
- Another Love in Your Life, Jay W. McGee
- Never Be Lonely, Lorraine Scott
Best Reggae/Calypso Recording">Juno Award for Reggae Recording of the Year">Best Reggae/Calypso Recording
Other Nominees:
- Chuckie Prophesy, Clifton Joseph
- Soca Band, Elsworth James
- South Africa is a Disgrace, Leroy Sibbles
- Tribute to Ben Johnson, Elsworth James
Best Dance Recording">Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year">Best Dance Recording
Other Nominees:
- "Yada Yada", Jam Jam Jam
- "Let Your Backbone Slide", Maestro Fresh-Wes
- "Missing You", Candi
- "Under Your Spell", Candi
Best Video">Juno Award for Video of the Year">Best Video
Other Nominees:
- Don Allan, "Watcha Do to My Body" by Lee Aaron
- Chris Hooper, Kevin Kane, Robert Longevall, "All the Things I Wasn't" by The Grapes of Wrath
- Greg Masuak, "Giving Away a Miracle" by Luba
- Kari Skogland, "Waterline" by Spoons