Juno Awards of 2001
The Juno Awards of 2001 were held in Hamilton, Ontario Canada during the weekend of 3–4 March 2001.
The primary ceremonies were hosted by Rick Mercer at Copps Coliseum on 4 March 2001 and broadcast on CBC Television. Performers during the
telecast included: Deborah Cox, Nelly Furtado,
The Guess Who, Jacksoul, Michie Mee,
The Moffatts and Treble Charger.
Nominations were announced 24 January 2001. Nelly Furtado received five nominations and won four of these.
The 2001 awards were the last Junos broadcast on CBC Television until 2018. From 2002 to 2017, the awards would move to CTV. Up to 2001, every primary Juno ceremony had been aired on the CBC since the first Juno telecast in 1975.
Nominees and winners
Best Female Artist
Winner: Jann ArdenOther Nominees:
- Isabelle Boulay
- Terri Clark
- Lara Fabian
- Lynda Lemay
Best Male Artist
Other Nominees:
- Nicola Ciccone
- Jesse Cook
- Sylvain Cossette
- Snow
Best New Solo Artist
Other Nominees:
- J. Englishman
- Adam Gregory
- Sarah Harmer
- Amanda Stott
Best Group
Other Nominees:
- Blue Rodeo
- The Moffatts
- soulDecision
- The Tragically Hip
Best New Group
Other Nominees:
- b4-4
- Kittie
- Sum 41
- Templar
Best Songwriter
Other Nominees:
- Bryan Adams with Robert "Mutt" Lange, "The Best of Me"
- Darrin O'Brien and Robbie Patterson, "Everybody Wants To Be Like You", "Joke Thing", "Nothin' On Me".
- Steven Page and Ed Robertson, "Pinch Me", "Too Little Too Late", "Falling For The First Time"
- Blaise Pascal, "Angel Baby", "10 Feet High", "Rush"
Best Country Female Artist
Other Nominees:
- Tara Lyn Hart
- Carolyn Dawn Johnson
- Shania Twain
- Michelle Wright
Best Country Male Artist
Other Nominees:
- Julian Austin
- Chris Cummings
- Adam Gregory
- Jason McCoy
Best Country Group or Duo
Other Nominees:
- Farmer's Daughter
- The Johner Brothers
- Lace
- Prairie Oyster
Best Producer
Other Nominees:
- Chad Irschick, "One Turn Deserves Another" and "Turn of the Century" both by Susan Aglukark
- Arnold Lanni, "Drag You Down" and "First Time" both by Finger Eleven
- Jason Levine and James McCollum, "Get Down" by b4-4 and "www.nevergetoveryou" by Prozzäk
- Bob Rock, "Spy" and "Just Another Phase" by The Moffatts
Best Recording Engineer
Other Nominees:
- Chad Irschick, "One Turn Deserves Another" and "Stand Up" both by Susan Aglukark
- Adam Messinger, "I Wish" and "Drive My Car", both by Cadence
- Randy Staub, "Just Another Phase" and "Antifreeze & Aeroplanes" both by The Moffatts
- Brian West and Brad Haehnel, "I'm like a Bird" and "Turn off the Light" both by Nelly Furtado
Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award
Winner: Daniel CaudeironNominated and winning albums
Best Album
Winner: Maroon, Barenaked LadiesOther Nominees:
- Beautiful Midnight, Matthew Good Band
- Music @ Work, The Tragically Hip
- No One Does It Better, soulDecision
- Happiness...Is Not A Fish That You Can Catch, Our Lady Peace
Best Blues Album
Other Nominees:
- Conversation with the Blues, Michael Pickett
- Neck Bones & Caviar, Mel Brown
- Rough Luck, Ray Bonneville
- Topless, Big Daddy G
Best Children's Album
Other Nominees:
- Annie, Annie Brocoli
- Charlotte Diamond's World, Charlotte Diamond
- Cradle on the Waves, Teresa Doyle
- Step To It, Norman Foote
Best Classical Album (Solo or Chamber Ensemble)
Other Nominees:
- Bach: Goldberg Variations, Angela Hewitt
- Beethoven: 32 Piano Sonatas, Robert Silverman
- R. Murray Schafer: String Quartets 1-7, Quatuor Molinari
- Infernal Violins, Angèle Dubeau and La Pieta
Best Classical Album (Large Ensemble or Soloist(s) with Large Ensemble Accompaniment)
Other Nominees:
- Chausson: Poeme, Chantal Juillet, Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, conductor Charles Dutoit
- Henry Dutilleux: Orchestral Works, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste
- Liszt: Piano Concerti, Janina Fialkowska, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
- Mendelssohn, Glazunov: Violin Concertos, Leila Josefowicz, Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, conductor Charles Dutoit
- Telemann: Orchestral Suites, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Best Classical Album (Vocal or Choral Performance)
Other Nominees:
- Bach: Motets, Tafelmusik Chamber Choir
- Berlioz: l'Enfance du Christ, Choeur et Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, conductor Charles Dutoit
- Coffee Cantata & Peasant Cantato, Tafelmusik, Suzie LeBlanc, Brett Polegato, Nils Brown
- Millennium Opera Gala, Richard Margison, Michael Schade, Catherine Robbin, Tracy Dahl, Frances Ginzer, Jean Stilwell, Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Best Album Design
Other Nominees:
- Bendit Aquin, Yann Gamblin, Sebastien Toupin, Du Coq à l'âme by Lynda Lemay
- Tchi, Sebastien Toupin, Anne Vivien, Projet Orange by Projet Orange
- Michael Wrycraft, Six Strings North of the Border, Volume 1 by various artists
- Martin Tielli, Michael Wrycraft, The Story of Harmelodia by Rheostatics
Best Gospel Album
Other Nominees:
- Jake, Jake
- Mark Masri, Mark Masri
- Mon Seul Espoir, La Chorale du Conservatoire de Musique Moderne
- Naked Soul, Kelita
Best Instrumental Album
Other Nominees:
- Celtic Devotion, Oliver Schroer
- Fantasia, Pavlo
- Natural Massage Therapy, Dan Gibson, Ron Allen, Dr. Lee Bartel
- Natural Relaxation, Dan Gibson, Ron Allen, Dr. Lee Bartel
Best Selling Album (Foreign or Domestic)
Other Nominees:
- Enrique, Enrique Iglesias
- Human Clay, Creed
- No Strings Attached, 'N Sync
- Oops!… I Did It Again, Britney Spears
Best Traditional Jazz Album - Instrumental
Other Nominees:
- Brad Turner Quartet, Brad Turner
- Higher Grounds, Ingrid Jensen
- New Beginnings, Kirk MacDonald
- Way Out East, Alive and Well
Best Contemporary Jazz Album - Instrumental
Other Nominees:
- Creaton Dream, Michael Occhipinti
- Metalwood 3, Metalwood
- No Strings Attached, Michael Kaeshammer
- Step and a Half, Knut Haaugsoen
Best Vocal Jazz Album
Other Nominees:
- Dark Divas, Ranee Lee
- I Found Love, Denzal Sinclaire
- Molly Johnson, Molly Johnson
- This Is How Men Cry, Marc Jordan
Best Roots or Traditional Album - Group
Other Nominees:
- Postcards, Tom Landa and the Paperboys
- Racket in the Attic, Barra MacNeils
- Tractor Parts: Further Adventures in Strang, Zubot and Dawson
- VDC, La Volée d'Castors
Best Roots or Traditional Album - Solo
Other Nominees:
- Don Messer's Violin, Frank Leahy and Friends
- Hush, Jane Siberry
- Love Is A Truck, Connie Kaldor
- Silver & Gold, Neil Young
Best Alternative Album
Other Nominees:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Kid Koala
- The East Infection, Ramasutra
- Left and Leaving, The Weakerthans
- Mayday, King Cobb Steelie
Best Selling Francophone Album
Other Nominees:
- Mieux qu'ici bas, Isabelle Boulay
- L'opéra du Mendiant, Nicola Ciccone
- Scènes d'Amour, Isabelle Boulay
- Seul, Garou
Best Pop Album
Other Nominees:
- Mind on the Moon, Snow
- Submodalities, The Moffatts
- Whoa, Nelly!, Nelly Furtado
- You Were Here, Sarah Harmer
Best Rock Album
Other Nominees:
- Casual Viewin', 54-40
- The Greyest of Blue Skies, Finger Eleven
- Stew, Wide Mouth Mason
- Wide Awake Bored, Treble Charger
Nominated and winning releases
Best Single
Winner: "I'm like a Bird", Nelly FurtadoOther Nominees:
- "American Psycho", Treble Charger
- "Can't Stop", Jacksoul
- "Faded", soulDecision
- "Pinch Me", Barenaked Ladies
Best Classical Composition
Other Nominees:
- Affairs of the Heart, Marjan Mozetich
- La Cévenole, Paul M. Douglas
- Once on a Windy Night, R. Murray Schafer
- The Third Piano Concerto, Harry Somers
Best Rap Recording
Other Nominees:
- Dim Sum, DJ Serious
- Husslin', Kardinal Offishall
- "Live Ordeal", BrassMunk
- "Money Jane", Baby Blue Soundcrew
Best R&B/Soul Recording
Other Nominees:
- A Nu Day, Tamia
- "I Will Be Waiting", D-Cru
- "If I Ever Lose This Heaven", The Philosopher Kings
- "Only Be In Love", Baby Blue Soundcrew featuring Glenn Lewis
Best Music of Aboriginal Canada Recording
Other Nominees:
- Figure Love Out, John Gracie
- Journey Home, Mishi Donovan
- Run As One, C-Weed
- Unsung Heroes, Susan Aglukark
Best Reggae Recording
Other Nominees:
- Dem Need More Love, Tasha T
- Jonah, Jason Wilson and Tabarruk
- Love Is On Your Side, Lazo
- Secret Emotion, Jimmy Reid
Best Global Album
Other Nominees:
- Dancing on Water, Finjan
- Esprit, Quartango
- Free Fall, Jesse Cook
- Morumba Cubana, Puentes Brothers
Best Dance Recording
Other Nominees:
- Airtight, Max Graham
- If You Don't Know, Temperance
- Look at Us, Sarina Paris
- What You Do, Big Bass featuring Michelle Narine
Best Video
Other Nominees:
- Micha Dahan, "Drag You Down" by Finger Eleven
- William Morrison, "The Future is X-Rated" by Matthew Good Band
- William Morrison, "Load Me Up" by Matthew Good Band
- Micha Dahan, "Thief" by Our Lady Peace