The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), along with broadcast partner CTV, are pleased to announce that Ottawa, Canada's Capital Region, will host THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS and JUNO Week events and festivities, March 26 - April 1, 2012. Following 2011's stunning year of 40th Anniversary celebrations, topped off by CTV's broadcast of the most-watched JUNO Awards in history, JUNO Week 2012 will feature many signature events leading to the highly anticipated broadcast of THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS, live from Scotiabank Place, Sunday, April 1, 2012 on CTV.

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is pleased to announce Blue Rodeo as the 2012 inductees to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Spanning nearly three decades, Blue Rodeo has sold in excess of four million records and won an unprecedented 11 JUNO Awards, establishing themselves as one of the premier groups in Canadian music history. On Sunday, April 1, 2012, Blue Rodeo will be honoured at the 41st Annual JUNO Awards broadcast on CTV from Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, ON.

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is pleased to announce Gary Slaight as the recipient of the 2012 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, recognizing individuals who have made an impact in the Canadian music industry. Slaight will be honoured at the 2012 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards on Saturday, March 31 in Ottawa, ON.

MusiCounts is dedicated to making sure that young Canadians, irrespective of socio-economic circumstances and cultural background have access to a comprehensive music program through their school system.