Awards News

Dion -- who just wrapped her lengthy run at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and will kick off a world tour Feb. 14 in South Africa -- received two Juno nominations Tuesday in the album of the year category: one for her most recent hit, English-language disc "Taking Chances" and another for her French album "D'elles."

She also garnered noms for Juno Fan Choice, artist of the year, pop album and Francophone album.

Feist, Avril Lavigne and Michael Buble drew five nominations each. Lavigne --whose latest album, "The Best Damn Thing," has sold 5 million units since its April release -- is up for Juno Fan Choice, single of the year ("Girlfriend"), album, artist and songwriter.

Feist -- who scored a big hit with the ditty "1234" thanks to its use in an iPod commercial -- is in the hunt for single ("1234"), artist, songwriter, album and pop album ("The Reminder").

Vancouver-based contempo crooner Buble is nominated for Juno Fan Choice, single ("Everything"), artist, album and pop album ("Call Me Irresponsible").

Comic Russell Peters will host the ceremony and veteran rock band Triumph will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Anne Murray, Feist, Lavigne, Buble and Finger Eleven will perform at the kudoscast, which will be held April 6 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary. Ceremony will be broadcast live on CTV across Canada.

The bands Arcade Fire, Blue Rodeo and Finger Eleven each nabbed three mentions. Finger Eleven is up for single ("Paralyzer"), group and rock album ("Them vs. You vs. Me"). Blue Rodeo is competing for group, adult alternative album ("Small Miracles") and video ("C'mon"). Montreal alt-rock band (and critical darling) Arcade Fire was nominated for group, alternative album ("Neon Bible") and video ("Neon Bible").

In the international album category, the shortlist includes Bon Jovi's "Lost Highway," Fergie's "The Dutchess," Josh Groban's "Noel," Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" and Timbaland's "Timbaland Presents Shock Value."