'I am profoundly grateful': 2020 Juno winners react to their wins on social media
Lennon Stella, Pup, Dawn Tyler Watson and more shared messages after Monday night's live streamed event
After cancelling its ceremony back in March, the Juno Awards finally revealed this year's winners via a live streamed event on CBC Music on Monday night.
Featuring guest presenters and special performances, the evening was just missing one thing: acceptance speeches. But many of the winners were able to share their reactions and gratitude on social media. Below are some of those responses.
For the full list of winners, click here.
Lennon Stella won her first Juno for breakthrough artist of the year.
thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJUNOAwards?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheJUNOAwards</a> ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ <a href="https://t.co/X2og7PhdLT">pic.twitter.com/X2og7PhdLT</a>
—@lennonstellaAlessia Cara earned three Juno Awards (album of the year, songwriter of the year and pop album of the year) and thanked the Junos in a special handwritten note.
we got 3!!! my hopefully legible thank you’s to the people who have helped me along🖤 <a href="https://t.co/fuKVTVK5aD">pic.twitter.com/fuKVTVK5aD</a>
—@alessiacaraJessie Reyez won R&B/soul recording of the year for her collaboration with Tainy and two-time winner Tory Lanez, who made history as the first artist to win in both the rap and R&B categories in the same year.
👏👏👏 <a href="https://t.co/B401cNKKn9">https://t.co/B401cNKKn9</a>
—@JessiereyezPup, winner of alternative album of the year, used its win as a platform to bring attention to the Toronto City Council's June 29 vote against defunding the police.
It’s pretty sweet to win our first <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJUNOAwards?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheJUNOAwards</a>. It would only be sweeter if <a href="https://twitter.com/cityoftoronto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cityoftoronto</a> council had voted to defund the police today. Shame on you especially, <a href="https://twitter.com/anabailaoTO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@anabailaoTO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ColleMike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ColleMike</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnTory?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnTory</a>
—@pupthebandLights and Felix Cartel, winners of dance recording of the year, celebrated together by popping a bottle of champagne.
LOVE ME TAKES DANCE RECORDING <br>CONGRATS <a href="https://twitter.com/felixcartal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@felixcartal</a> *insert acceptance speech that I had planned but couldn’t do* this rules thank u<a href="https://twitter.com/TheJUNOAwards?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheJUNOAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y9tCK803tN">pic.twitter.com/Y9tCK803tN</a>
—@lightsAlexandra Stréliski won her first Juno Award for instrumental album of the year and celebrated with her own makeshift trophy.
Sarah Legault, director of Iskwē's 'Little Star,' took home music video of the year. Legault dressed up and watched the show live in a park with friends.
Winner/Gagnant! Music Video of the Year goes to <a href="https://twitter.com/Sarah_Legault?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sarah_Legault</a> for Little Star. Love you, woman! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JUNOS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JUNOS</a> <a href="https://t.co/KoJXuNMK3o">pic.twitter.com/KoJXuNMK3o</a>
—@LiisaLadouceurAvril Lavigne won the Fan Choice Award for a second year in a row.
Thank you to my amazingly dedicated fans who voted for me for this <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJUNOAwards?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheJUNOAwards</a> two years in a row. I love you guys so much. And thank you to the Junos ! I hope to party with you next year. Xoxox <a href="https://t.co/xjlrkg3Jo4">pic.twitter.com/xjlrkg3Jo4</a>
—@AvrilLavigneDawn Tyler Watson was another first-time winner, taking home blues album of the year.
I am profoundly grateful, super proud, & REALLY excited right now! Huge thanks to my incredible band of musicians, my producer Francois Thiffault & engineer Nicky Estor! The JUNO voting panel & of course, all the fans! <a href="https://twitter.com/bluesnicky?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bluesnicky</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RenBacine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RenBacine</a> 🥰 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dawntylerwatson?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#dawntylerwatson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/benracineband?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#benracineband</a> <a href="https://t.co/88FMxeO1CI">https://t.co/88FMxeO1CI</a>
—@dtwliveCeleigh Cardinal celebrated her win for Indigenous artist or group of the year with family and friends.
Orchestre symphonique de Montreal was very proud of its win for classical album of the year: large ensemble.
Merci! Nous sommes très heureux de recevoir le prix <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JUNO?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JUNO</a> de l'album classique de l'année, grand ensemble, avec notre album de John Adams, sous la direction de Kent Nagano 😍 Very proud to be receiving the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JUNO?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JUNO</a> Award of Classical Album of the Year: Large Ensemble! <a href="https://t.co/63Z2RvtxqU">https://t.co/63Z2RvtxqU</a>
—@OSMconcertsOttawa Bach Choir's win for classical album of the year: vocal or choral means that Governor General Julie Payette is now a Juno winner.
Wow! Honoured to be the recipient of the Classical Album of the Year: Vocal or Choral! Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJUNOAwards?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheJUNOAwards</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ATMAClassique?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ATMAClassique</a>, Carl Talbot, <a href="https://twitter.com/EnsembleCaprice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EnsembleCaprice</a>, Daniel Taylor, all soloists, choristers & our Governor General, Julie Payette! Congrats to all! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JUNOS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JUNOS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Junos2020?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Junos2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/necOeK2WHk">pic.twitter.com/necOeK2WHk</a>
—@ottawabachchoirNeon Dreams picked up its first Juno for breakthrough group of the year.
Wow. we won a juno award. I don’t think we’ve smiled this big in our entire career. <br>But this award is for you guys and all your faith in us. We just want to make you proud. <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJUNOAwards?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheJUNOAwards</a> <a href="https://t.co/8APvko55DO">https://t.co/8APvko55DO</a>
—@neondreamsLee Harvey Osmond won contemporary roots album of the year — even though he was rooting for Del Barber to win.
I’m honoured & thankful to have been included in this great company and thrilled to have won. This album <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mohawk?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mohawk</a> is an important creative step in honouring my culture and my family. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJUNOAwards?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheJUNOAwards</a> for recognizing my efforts. Niá:wen <a href="https://t.co/KlpyDjxAfl">https://t.co/KlpyDjxAfl</a>
—@leeharveyosmond