Mar 30 2009
Canada Still Loves Nickelback
The 2009 Juno Awards took place in Vancouver last night, and the big news is Nickelback’s hat-trick. They took home awards for Album of the Year, Group of the Year, and Fan-Choice. 
If you have been following this blog, you’ll know that I’m not fond of Nickelback (read about it here), so I’m a little disappointed with the results. Not all Canadians like this band! It still boggles my mind that so many people like their music.
Thankfully, people with taste can take solace in the fact that some great artists were also recognized for their talent. Dallas Green took home the award for Songwriter of the Year, for his solo project City and Colour. Lights was awarded the Best New Artist Juno, and I’m satisfied with that. If you haven’t heard her music before, I’d recommend taking a listen (myspace.com/lights).
So the night wasn’t a total loss, but maybe next year people will open their ears to some better Canadian music…just check out my blog, I write about it all the time!
Sincerely,
BW.
I like how its become popular to bash nickelback for being successful
Be a man and admit you like some nickelback from time to time
Good point. I have enjoyed Nickelback’s music in the past, but they insist on putting out unoriginal, uninspiring music year after year.
I love a lot of other successful bands. That has nothing to do with it.
one should listen to Nickle back , but they are so much more tahn what is on the radio , pick up a album and see that they are more than rock ballads, good article though , inspires discussion plus I have found a new canadian to befriend on today.com so thanks