Juno Awards of 1976
The Juno Awards of 1976, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, were awarded on 15 March 1976 in Toronto at a ceremony hosted by John Allan Cameron at the Ryerson Polytechnic Institute. CBC Television provided a national broadcast of the ceremonies.
Randy Bachman presented a special "people's award" to Juno founder Walt Grealis on this occasion compared to the lack of mention of Grealis at last year's ceremonies.
Dan Hill performed "You Make Me Want To Be" at the ceremonies.Nominees and winners
Female Vocalist of the Year">Juno Award for Artist of the Year">Female Vocalist of the Year
Winner: Joni MitchellMale Vocalist of the Year">Juno Award for Artist of the Year">Male Vocalist of the Year
Winner: Gino VannelliWinner: Patricia DahlquistWinner: Dan HillGroup of the Year">Juno Award for Group of the Year">Group of the Year
Winner: Bachman–Turner OverdriveMost Promising Group of the Year">Juno Award for New Group of the Year">Most Promising Group of the Year
Winner: Myles and Lenny
- Aut'Chose
- Bond
- Heart
- Maneige
Composer of the Year">Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year">Composer of the Year
Winner: Hagood Hardy, "The Homecoming"Country Female Vocalist of the Year">Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year">Country Female Vocalist of the Year
Winner: Anne MurrayCountry Male Vocalist of the Year">Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year">Country Male Vocalist of the Year
Winner: Murray McLauchlanCountry Group or Duo of the Year">Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year">Country Group or Duo of the Year
Winner: The Mercey BrothersWinner: Gordon LightfootWinner: Hagood HardyWinner: Michel Ethier, Dompierre by François DompierrePeople's award
Winner: Walt GrealisNominated and winning albums
Best Selling Album">Juno Award for Album of the Year">Best Selling Album
Winner: Four Wheel Drive, Bachman–Turner OverdriveBest Album Graphics">Juno Award for CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year">Best Album Graphics
Winner: Bart Schoales, Joy Will Find a Way by Bruce CockburnBest Selling International Album">Juno Award for International Album of the Year">Best Selling International Album
Winner: Greatest Hits, Elton JohnNominated and winning releases
Best Selling Single">Juno Award for Single of the Year">Best Selling Single
Winner: "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet", Bachman–Turner Overdrive
- Paul Anka, "I Don't Like to Sleep Alone"
- Hagood Hardy, "The Homecoming"
- The Stampeders, "Hit the Road Jack"
Winner: "Love Will Keep Us Together", The Captain and Tennille