The Juno Awards of 1991, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, were awarded on 3 March 1991 in Vancouver, British Columbia at a ceremony in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Paul Shaffer was the host for the ceremonies, which were broadcast on CBC Television. This was the first time the award ceremonies were hosted away from Toronto. A category for rap music also made its debut at these 1991 awards.
Nominees and winners
Canadian Entertainer of the Year
Winner: The Tragically Hip Other Nominees:
- The Jeff Healey Band
- Colin James
- Kim Mitchell
- Alannah Myles
Best Female Vocalist
Winner: Celine Dion Other Nominees:
Best Male Vocalist
Winner: Colin James Other Nominees:
Most Promising Female Vocalist
Winner: Sue Medley Other Nominees:
Most Promising Male Vocalist
Winner: Andy Curran Other Nominees:
- Danny Brooks
- John James
- Kenny MacLean
- Francis Martin
- Bob Wiseman
Group of the Year
Winner: Blue Rodeo Other Nominees:
- Cowboy Junkies
- The Jeff Healey Band
- The Northern Pikes
- Rush
Most Promising Group
Winner: Leslie Spit Treeo Other Nominees:
Songwriter of the Year
Winner: David Tyson Other Nominees:
Best Country Female Vocalist
Winner: Rita MacNeil Other Nominees:
Best Country Male Vocalist
Winner: George Fox Other Nominees:
- Tommy Hunter
- David Hutchins
- Larry Mercey
- Tim Taylor
Best Country Group or Duo
Winner: Prairie Oyster Other Nominees:
- The Good Brothers
- Colleen Peterson and Gilles Godard
- Kimberley Richards and J.K. Gulley
- Sylvia Tyson and Tom Russell
Best Instrumental Artist
Winner: Ofra Harnoy Other Nominees:
- Exchange
- Michael Jones
- Moe Koffman
- Ian Tamblyn
International Entertainer of the Year
Winner: The Rolling Stones Other Nominees:
Best Producer
Winner: David Tyson, Baby, It's Tonight; Don't Hold Back Your Love; Other Nominees:
- Jane Child
- Bruce Fairbairn
- David Foster
- Declan O'Doherty
- Gino Vanelli and Joe Vanelli
Best Recording Engineer
Winner: Gino/Joe Vannelli, The Time Of Day; Sunset On LA Other Nominees:
- Kevin Doyle
- Noel Golden
- Tom Henderson and Peter Moore
- Fraser Hill and Rick Hutt
- Mike Jones
Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Winner: Leonard Cohen
Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award
Winner: Mel Shaw, CARAS founder
Nominated and winning albums
Best Album
Winner: Unison, Celine Dion Other Nominees:
- Bodyrock, Lee Aaron
- Les B.B., Les B.B.
- Hell to Pay, The Jeff Healey Band
- Home I'll Be, Rita MacNeil
Best Children's Album
Winner: Mozart's Magic Fantasy, Susan Hammond Other Nominees:
- Une voix pour les enfants (A Voice for the Children), Carmen Campagne
- Yes I Can, Sandra Beech
- The Season - A Family Christmas Celebration, Fred Penner
- Sing A to Z, Sharon, Lois and Bram
Best Classical Album (Solo or Chamber Ensemble)
Winner: , The Orford String Quartet Other Nominees:
- Beethoven: 15 Variations and Fugue and Other Works, Louis Lortie
- Beethoven Quartets Volume II, IV, V, The Orford String Quartet
- Mozart Piano Quartets, Jane Coop and members of The Orford String Quartet
- 20th Century Guitar Works, Norbert Kraft
Best Classical Album (Large Ensemble)
Winner: , Orchestre symphonique de Montreal, conductor Charles Dutoit Other Nominees:
- Debussy la mer, Jeux, Prélude a l'apres-midi d'un faune, Orchestre symphonique de Montreal, conductor Charles Dutoit
- Music on Hebrew Themes, I Musici de Montreal, conductor Yull Turovsky
- Ravel Piano Concertos, Louis Lortie piano and London Symphony Orchestra
- Schumann Symphony No. 3 and Konzerstuck, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Mario Bernardi
- Zelenka Missa del Filii, Tafelmusik Orchestra
Best Album Design
Winner: Robert Lebeuf, Sue Medley by Sue Medley Other Nominees:
- Francois Blais, Motion by Motion
- John W. Stewart, The Brown Album by Bootsauce
- Hugh Syme, Snow in June by The Northern Pikes
- Hugh Syme, Oceanview Motel by Mae Moore
International Album of the Year
Winner: Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em, MC Hammer Other Nominees:
- AC/DC, The Razor's Edge
- Phil Collins, ... But Seriously
- New Kids on the Block, Step by Step
- Sinéad O'Connor, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got
Best Jazz Album
Winner: Two Sides, Mike Murley Other Nominees:
- The Dave McMurdo Jazz Orchestra, Dave McMurdo
- Oscar Peterson Live, Oscar Peterson
- Renee Rosnes, Renee Rosnes
- Time Warp Live at George's Jazz Room, Time Warp
Best Hard Rock/Metal Album
Winner: Presto, Rush Other Nominees:
- Andy Curran, Andy Curran
- Bodyrock, Lee Aaron
- Dirty Weapons, Killer Dwarfs
- Nothingface, Voivod
Best Roots or Traditional Album
Winner: Dance and Celebrate by Bill Bourne and Alan McLeod Other Nominees:
- Acoustic Blues, Jackson Delta Blues Band
- Jubilation III - Glory Train, Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir
- One Job Town, Grievous Angels
- Weather Out the Storm, Figgy Duff
Nominated and winning releases
Single of the Year
Winner: "Just Came Back", Colin James Other Nominees:
- "Let Your Backbone Slide", Maestro Fresh-Wes
- "More Than Words Can Say", Alias
- "She Ain't Pretty, The Northern Pikes
- "So Listen", MCJ and Cool G
Best Classical Composition
Winner: String Quartet No.5 - 'Rosalind', R. Murray Schafer Other Nominees:
- Aviravirmayedhi, Glenn Buhr
- Cappriccio-Concertante, Sophie-Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté
- Chaconne, Michael Colgras
- La Cri de Merlin, R. Murray Schafer
Best Dance Recording
Winner: Don't Wanna Fall In Love (Knife Feel Good Mix), Jane Child Other Nominees:
- The World Keeps on Turning, Candi & The Backbeat
- Unison, Celine Dion
- I Wanna Know, John James
- Puss 'n Boots (These Boots are Made for Walkin', Kon Kan
International Single of the Year
Winner: "Vogue", Madonna Other Nominees:
- "Back to Life", Soul II Soul
- "Lambada", Kaoma
- "Step By Step", New Kids on the Block
- "Unskinny Bop", Poison
Best R&B/Soul Recording
Winner: Dance To The Music (Work Your Body), Simply Majestic featuring B. Kool Other Nominees:
- Can't Repress the Cause, Dance Appeal
- So Listen, MCJ and Cool G.
- Jamaican Funk, Michie Mee and L.A. Luv
- Take Me Like I Am, Spunkadelic
Rap Recording of the Year
Winner: Symphony In Effect by Maestro Fresh-Wes Other Nominees:
- Dance to the Music, Simply Majestic with B. Kool
- So Listen, MCJ and Cool G.
- Take Me Like I Am, Spunkadelic
- Wash Your Face in My Sink, Dream Warriors
Best Reggae/Calypso Recording
Winner: Soldiers We Are All, Jayson & Friends Other Nominees:
- Broken Arrow, Mojah
- Eyes Like Fire, Leroy Sibbles
- Rock and Sway, Messenjah
- Wild Jockey, Jackie Mittoo
Best Video
Winner: Joel Goldberg, "Drop The Needle" by Maestro Fresh-Wes Other Nominees:
- Don Allan, "I Am a Wild Party" by Kim Mitchell
- Don Allan, "I Wanna Know" by John James
- Ron Berti, "She Ain't Pretty" by The Northern Pikes
- Joel Goldberg, "Let Your Backbone Slide" by Maestro Fresh-Wes
References
- Taylor, Kate. "Junos recognize rap (But it's still small voice in chorus of nominations)", The Globe and Mail, 7 February 1991, pp. C1,C3.
- Lacey, Liam. "James, Dion top vocalists (Juno says Tragically Hip are entertainers of the year)", The Globe and Mail, 4 March 1991, p. C1.
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