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Juno Awards Expand Genre Categories With Latin Music Award and Rap Eligibility Changes

CARAS says the changes underscore its commitment to celebrating diverse Canadian music at next spring’s Hamilton ceremony.

Golden JUNO Award trophy with Hamilton city skyline in the background, representing the 2026 JUNO Awards updates to Rap and Latin music categories.
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Overview

  • The 2026 Juno Awards will introduce a Latin Music Recording of the Year category to honor Canadian recordings across all Latin American languages and genres.
  • Revised rules for Rap Album/EP and Rap Single categories require featured vocalists to be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
  • Submissions for the 2026 awards open on September 22, 2025, with early bird and final entry deadlines on October 3 and November 6.
  • The 55th Juno Awards are set for late March 2026 at Hamilton Arena following its $290-million renovation.
  • This expansion builds on previous inclusivity moves, including last year’s South Asian music category and the 2022 split of Indigenous awards into contemporary and traditional honours.