Juno Awards of 1977
The Juno Awards of 1977, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, were awarded on 16 March 1977 in Toronto at a ceremony hosted by David Steinberg at the Royal York Hotel. The ceremonies were broadcast on a 2-hour CBC Television special. Oddly, a US band , Heart, won a Juno for best Canadian band
| Juno Awards of 1977 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 16 March 1977 |
| Venue | Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario |
| Hosted by | David Steinberg |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBC |
Classical and jazz categories were introduced this year.
Nominees and winners
| Male Vocalist of the Year | Female Vocalist of the Year |
|---|---|
| Most Promising Male Vocalist | Most Promising Female Vocalist |
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| Country Male Vocalist of the Year | Country Female Vocalist of the Year |
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| Group of the Year | Most Promising Group of the Year |
| Country Group or Duo of the Year | Folk Singer of the Year |
| Instrumental Artist of the Year | Composer of the Year |
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| Producer of the Year | Recording Engineer of the Year |
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Nominated and winning albums
Best Selling Album
Winner: Neiges, André Gagnon
Best Album Graphics
Winner: Michael Bownes], Ian Tamblyn by Ian Tamblyn
Best Classical Album of the Year
Winner: Beethoven - Vols. 1,2,&3, Anton Kuerti
Other nominees:
- Franck and Ravel, Hidetaro Suzuki & Zeyda Ruga-Suzuki
- Franz Schubert & Johannes Brahms, Gisela Depkat
- Liona, Liona Boyd
- Plays J.S. Bach, Pierre Grandmaison
Best Jazz Album
Winner: The Atlantic Suite, Phil Nimmons - Nimmons 'N Nine Plus Six
- Jingle Man — Moe Koffman
- Travelin' On — Oscar Peterson
- The Jazz Album — Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass
- Nowhere But Here — Joel Shulman
Nominated and winning releases
Best Selling Single
Winner: "Roxy Roller", Sweeney Todd
- André Gagnon, "Wow"
- Patsy Gallant, "From New York to L.A."
- THP Orchestra, "Theme from S.W.A.T."
References
- McGrath, Paul (17 March 1977). "Lightfoot, Burton Cummings double Juno winners". The Globe and Mail. p. 14.
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