JUNO Awards announces final line-up as Hamilton prepares for ceremony

With less than 10 days away from the ceremony, the City of Hamilton is gearing up to welcome thousands of fans and Canada’s biggest artists for the 55th Annual JUNO Awards at TD Coliseum.

The awards ceremony announced its final line-up of performers that will be taking the stage on March 29.

There’s also going to be a star-studded tribute to Nelly Furtado, who is being inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Alessia Cara, Jully Black, Shawn Desman and Tanya Tagaq will be performing the musical tribute along with some other very special guests.

WATCH MORE: Juno winner Lawrence Gowan performs hits at Mississauga St. Patrick’s Day show

This year’s awards include 248 nominations across 47 categories.

Justin Bieber and Tate McRae are leading the nominations with six followed by Cameron Whitcomb and The Weeknd with five nominations apiece.

There will be some road closures and detours in place around TD Coliseum starting next week, which will also affect public transit routes.

CHCH News and Morning Live will be covering the days leading up to the award ceremony, with interviews and performances from Juno-nominated artists.

READ MORE: Road closures expected as Hamilton prepares for 55th annual JUNO Awards