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Nickelback? Songwriter of the Year? WHAT? cratch: cratch: cratch: cratch:

Once again the Junos prove to the world that when it comes to award shows, they're the biggest joke on the planet. It seems to get worse every year.

The JUNOS are allot more entertaining than the GRAMMIES and the BRIT awrards.

[thompson girl]

Here's the latest on the Juno's broadcast...

Amazing Race to Delay the Junos

I love the Amazing Race, so it looks like I'll be taping the Junos and watching it on Monday night!

TORONTO–Canada's premier music awards show will be pre-taped for much of the country when it airs this weekend, a controversial turn for the much-hyped Junos that has raised the ire of industry critics who question CTV's commitment to homegrown talent.

In most parts of the country, viewers will see a delayed version of the annual awards gala, to be hosted by pop superstar Nelly Furtado in Saskatoon.

The unusual situation is all because of a two-hour episode of the hugely popular reality show The Amazing Race.

CTV wants to simulcast CBS's broadcast of The Amazing Race, which airs at different times across the country. As a result, the Junos will air at 10 p.m. in Ontario and Quebec and as late as 11 p.m. in the Maritimes on the main network.

"It definitely sucks that the most important event in Canadian music and an important Canadian cultural event has to take a backseat to a cheesy reality television show," said Aaron Brophy, managing editor at Chart Magazine.

"CTV has put a lot of effort into the Junos in the past and tried to create a culture around it, and a gesture like this makes it look like they're sacrificing Canadian culture and their own hard work."

CTV says bumping the Junos to accommodate The Amazing Race was the best way to ensure that the show would draw a substantial audience.

Spokesperson Mike Cosentino notes that both programs share similar demographics and insists that the U.S. reality show – which draws more than two million Canadians weekly – provides an excellent lead-in for the homegrown music show.

Two years ago it was Desperate Housewives that caused scheduling headaches for CTV. It ended up bumping the Junos show by a half hour in all time zones.

This year's Junos will feature performances by Three Days Grace, Alexisonfire, k-os and the Tragically Hip.

[thedarkcanuck]

thats pathetic

[Sam]

thats pathetic

That's the human race.*

*Not that I'm watching the Junos or The Amazing Race, so really....

[thompson girl]

Looks like those of us in Ontario and the Martimes can go back to watching the Junos at a decent time:

Junos to be broadcast live here

The show will now air live at 7 p.m. in Ontario and Quebec, and in Atlantic Canada at 8 p.m.

But the decision to air a taped show in the rest of the country meant host city Saskatoon would see it at 9 p.m., four hours after the live show began.

So, late last night, there was another announcement from CTV. The show will now be seen live in Saskatchewan, too, airing at 5 p.m. local time (with a repeat at 9 p.m.).

It will still be tape-delayed in the rest of the country, airing at 9 p.m. in B.C. and Manitoba, and 7 p.m. in Alberta.

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Looks like those of us in Ontario and the Martimes can go back to watching the Junos at a decent time:

Junos to be broadcast live here

The show will now air live at 7 p.m. in Ontario and Quebec, and in Atlantic Canada at 8 p.m.

But the decision to air a taped show in the rest of the country meant host city Saskatoon would see it at 9 p.m., four hours after the live show began.

So, late last night, there was another announcement from CTV. The show will now be seen live in Saskatchewan, too, airing at 5 p.m. local time (with a repeat at 9 p.m.).

It will still be tape-delayed in the rest of the country, airing at 9 p.m. in B.C. and Manitoba, and 7 p.m. in Alberta.

It is just now back to the way it has always been done. :thumb:

Nothing like supporting American culture over our own. cratch:

What is more Canadian than that? Blame CTV not the JUNOS.

It is great that CTV finally got it right. :thumb:

[The Horrible Esthete]

That indeed seems 'pathetic'.

The most indelible trait projected by Canadian citizens is one of immense pride in country, culture, and custom. You bristle at most any sort of cultural association with the US, and you advocate and rally around your own icons with what appears to be a most sincere and devoted conviction.

Ain't nuthin' wrong with that.

How, then, can it be that the populace would rather suspend a celebration of Canadian popular art & culture (Junos) in favor of a facile, brainless American 'reality television' show?

Something doesn't jive.

[Sam]

Something doesn't jive.

Aaaah... You've come to the crux of the Canadian Identity Crisis.

We're not Americans! But we love American stuff! We're not Americans! But we wish we were! I am Canadian! But I'm incredibly insecure about it. Canadian culture rocks! But only if Americans approve of it!

And on it goes.... Ad nauseum... Honestly, the fact that the whole country hasn't been institutionalized is amazing.

Well, not me, ofcourse. I'm a bit of a freak. I wouldn't waste an evening watching either the Amazing Race or the Junos. But, I'm almost certain that my co-workers will be bitching on the Monday after that the AR was pre-empted by the damn Junos and who gives a damn about a bunch of Canadian musicians anyway?! If they were any good, they'd be at the American Music Awards!

[The Horrible Esthete]

Aaaah... You've come to the crux of the Canadian Identity Crisis.

We're not Americans! But we love American stuff! We're not Americans! But we wish we were! I am Canadian! But I'm incredibly insecure about it. Canadian culture rocks! But only if Americans approve of it!

And on it goes.... Ad nauseum... Honestly, the fact that the whole country hasn't been institutionalized is amazing.

Now that's a level of candor I thought I'd never hear from a Canadian on the subject......

[Andre Cardinal]

"Also, Bob Rock will jam with The Tragically Hip during their performance."

HUH?? Just found this here:

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[sean.bonner]

"Also, Bob Rock will jam with The Tragically Hip during their performance."

HUH?? Just found this here:

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Please... PLEASE Hip... don't make this be comparable to The Hip with Dan Akroyd.

[ryan93]

Not off to a good start award-wise...Bob Rock didn't win producer of the year, nor did the Hip win the Juno for best album artwork

[Summiteer]

Not off to a good start award-wise...Bob Rock didn't win producer of the year, nor did the Hip win the Juno for best album artwork

Did it start already???????

[Joe]

Nah, it didnt start yet. They handed out like 30 awards yesterday (correct me if im wrong) and alas, no awards for the hip.......yet

[sean.bonner]

Not off to a good start award-wise...Bob Rock didn't win producer of the year, nor did the Hip win the Juno for best album artwork

It's just an honour to be nominated!