The nominations for the 2013 JUNO Awards have been announced. There is a wide range of nominees, but I definitely have my favorites. At this point I haven't put on my 'who will win' hat, just 'who I want to win' hat.

If these people win, I will be elated (on the inside, outer signs of joy are not really my thing).

Single of the Year
Closer - Tegan and Sara
Close category. I am also routing for Serena Ryder. Lovely girl.

Album of the Year
Nothing Was the Same - Drake
Can we give this kid some love already?

Artist of the Year
Robin Thicke
You may have hated Blurred Lines, but it was one of the biggest songs of 2013.

Breakthrough Group
Autumn Hill
LOVE these guys. Tareya Green is a hometown girl an a major talent.

Group of the Year
Arcade Fire
We have to continue loving one of our best exports.

Breakthrough Artist
Wake Owl
If you haven't heard, definitely listen.

Country Album
Crop Circles - Dean Brody
The album is called Crop Circles...you don't get much more country than that.

Alternative Album
Reflektor - Arcade Fire
Is there any question. (Not so secretly routing for Rah Rah).

Pop Album
Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke
He should totally thank Alan for being his dad. And he will.

Rock Album
Furiosity - Monster Truck
They won breakthrough group last year. Let the trend continue.

Rap Recording
Everywhere We Go - SonReal
Heart this kid.

Dance Recording
This is What It Feels Like - Armin van Buuren and Trevor Guthrie
SOUL DECISION, don't even tell me you aren't pumped that Trevor has a new gig.

There are more categories and more nominees. For a full list click here.

The JUNO Awards will air on March 30, 2014 live from Winnipeg, MB on CTV.

XOXO
Jes...