The best moments from the 2021 JUNOs

By Heather Cichowski

JUNOs weekend kicked off on June 4 with the 2021 JUNO Opening Night Awards featuring a variety of enchanting performances and awards that toasted the best in Canadian music locally and internationally.

It was a thrilling night and it left music fans even more excited to see the 50th JUNO Awards broadcast on Sunday, June 6, which saw the likes of Justin Bieber, Shania Twain and Jann Arden participate in 50th anniversary show.

Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you're on desktop) to see the best moments from the JUNOs.

Photos: © @rorykramer and CARAS/Neil Zeller

Justin Bieber kicked off the performances of the JUNO Broadcast on June 6 with "Somebody" from Los Angeles.

Photo: © @rorykramer

Jully Black and Liberty Silver presented the first award of the evening for Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year. It was presented by ADVANCE, Canada's Black Music Business Collective.

Photo: © CARAS/iPhoto

The second performance of the night came from Julia Michaels and JP Saxe.

The duo performed "If the World Was Ending" And "Like That" from Los Angeles.

Photo: © CARAS/Matthew Takes

Shania Twain presented the Artist of the Year Award from London, England in a beautiful white suit.

Photo: © CBC/JUNOs

A 30th anniversary tribute to rap virtually brought together Michie Mee, Maestro Fresh Wes, Kardinal Offishall, Jully Black, NAV and Haviah Mighty.

Maestro Fresh Wes performed from The Imperial Theatre in Saint John, NB.

Photo: © CARAS/Denis Duqette

Kardinal Offishall and Jully Black took to the stage at the REBEL in Toronto.

Photo: © CARAS/iPhoto

Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo and Ed Robertson from Barenaked Ladies gave the introduction to The Canadian Music Hall of Fame Moment from the REBEL.

Photo: © CARAS/iPhoto

Jann Arden holding her award after she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame by Anne Murray.

Photo: © CARAS/Neil Zeller

After the singer gave a moving acceptance speech, she belted out "Good Mother" from the same stage at The National Music Centre in Calgary.

Photo: © CARAS/Neil Zeller

Andrew Phung presented the Pop Album of the Year Presented by CBC Music Award to Max Kerman of Arkells.

Photo: © CARAS/iPhoto

From Los Angeles, Tate McRae with Ali Gatie gave a mesmerizing performance of "Lie to Me" and "What If I Told You That I Love You."

Photo: © CARAS/Virisa Yong

Serena Ryder and William Prince wowed with their performance of "The Spark" at Church of the Holy Trinity in Toronto.

Photo: © CARAS/iPhoto

Jessie Reyez gave the seventh performance of the 50th JUNOs with "Do You Love Her" And "Before Love Came to Kill Us."

She performed from L.A.

Photo: © John Liwag

Will Arnett delivered the laughs when he presented the JUNO Fan Choice Award with TikTokers The Basement Gang.

The accolade was presented by Freedom Mobile.

Photo: © CARAS

The final award of the evening was given to The Tragically Hip.Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH presented the former iconic band with the Humanitarian Award at Massey Hall in Toronto.

Photo: © CARAS/iPhoto

Gordon Lightfoot then introduced The Hip's performance of "It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken" featuring Feist at the same venue.

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On June 4 for the 2021 JUNO Opening Night Awards, TOBi kicked off the night's performances with a compelling medley of "Made Me Everything" and "Family Matters."

Photo: © CARAS/Mark Levine

The Nigerian-Canadian rapper performed in a dramatic set.

Photo: © CARAS/Mark Levine

Lindsey Ell and MacKenzie Porter had the second performance of the evening.

They delighted with a medley of "Lindsay's "Want Me Back" and Mackenzie's "These Days."

Photo: © CARAS/Mark Lavine

Francophone singer/songwriter Klô Pelgag gave a spell-binding performance of "Mélamine."

Photo: © CARAS

Ammoye, Kirk Diamond and Töme performed together.

Ammoye looked beautiful in a frilled blue gown and pearls as she belted out "Give It All."

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Kirk serenaded everyone with "Greater."

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And TÖME sang "Pray" in the beautiful set.

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The final performance of the JUNO Opening Night was the MONOWHALES with "Out With The Old."

Photo: © CARAS/iPhoto

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