CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) revealed today details for a tribute performance to 2016 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee and rock ‘n’ roll icon, Burton Cummings in this Sunday’s THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS broadcast on CTV. The performance, which is set to close the two-hour broadcast, includes three unique tributes. Co-hosted by Jann Arden and Jon Montgomery, THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS airs live from Calgary on CTV and CTV GO April 3 at 7 p.m. ET/8 p.m. AT.
In the tribute to Cummings, eight-time JUNO Award winner and co-host Jann Ardentakes the stage with THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS performer Shawn Hook, along with internationally recognized JUNO Award winning vocal group The Tenors and classic rock tribute band – and long-time Burton Cummings backing band – The Carpet Frogs. Cummings himself will participate in the performance. On April 1, Cummings will be the first inductee to place his name plaque on the wall inside the Canadian Music Hall of Fame’s new home in Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.
One of the most celebrated artists in Canadian history, Cummings’ remarkable career as a performer, singer, songwriter, and recording artist has spanned over five decades, and garnered a myriad of awards and accolades, including seven JUNO Awards. With Canada’s original rock ‘n’ roll superstars The Guess Who, Cummings, as the lead singer and songwriter, scored an unprecedented string of international hit singles and albums.
Striking out on his own in 1976, Cummings continued his winning streak with a gold record for his debut solo single, “Stand Tall” produced by legendary hit-maker Richard Perry. His 1978 album Dream Of A Child became the first quadruple platinum-selling album by a Canadian artist. Through the ‘80s and ‘90s Cummings continued to tour including joining The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band. His 2008 solo album, the critically-acclaimed Above The Ground, was his first to feature all original songs by Cummings. Never content to rest on his extraordinary accomplishments, Cummings continues to write, record, and perform.
Cummings is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame through his band The Guess Who (inducted in 1987), and 2016 will mark the singer-songwriter’s solo induction. Cummings is also a member of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, Canada’s Walk of Fame, a recipient of the Order of Canada, and several BMI (Broadcast Music Industry) awards for over 1 million airplays of his songs.
Performers on Canada’s biggest night in music include Alessia Cara, Bryan Adams,Coleman Hell, Dean Brody, Dear Rouge, Scott Helman, Shawn Hook, Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd, and Whitehorse with additional announcements to come prior to the April 3 broadcast.
Tickets are currently on sale for THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS with more great seats just released. Tickets are available through the Scotiabank Saddledome Box Office, by phone at 1-855-985-5000, and online at ticketmaster.ca.
