Looking back at the 2009 JUNO Awards

#TBT! The <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/juno-awards"><strong>JUNO Awards</strong></a>, Canada's biggest night in music, is almost here! And what better way to celebrate than looking back at what the evening looked like a decade ago? Think: mid-2000s fashion, Nickelback and old-school <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/michael-buble"><strong>Michael Bublé</strong></a>, who hosted the JUNOs in 2018. <p>It was Vancouver's first time hosting the musical night, which featured incredible performances from some of the Great North's biggest talents, like Serena Ryder, <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/sarah-mclachlan"><strong>Sarah McLachlan</strong></a>, Divine Brown and more. <p><strong>Leading up to Sunday (March 17)'s JUNO Awards, click through some of the best moments from 10 years ago...</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Singers Kathleen Edwards and <strong><a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/bryan-adams">Bryan Adams</a></strong> posed for a cheeky snap on the red carpet. The then-49-year-old musician was up for Best Artist that year. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Buffy Sainte-Marie looked incredible in a multi-coloured animal-print gown for the occasion! She went on to win a JUNO for Indigenous Recording of the Year, and was also nominated for Music DVD of the Year. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images
Celebration acoustic singer-songwriter Dallas Green and his wife, former MuchMusic VJ Leah Miller, showed off their silly sides on the 2009 JUNOs red carpet. The two exchanged vows the year before! <p>The singer, who is originally from St. Catharines, Ontario, went on to win Songwriter of the Year for his tracks “The Girl” and “Sleeping Sickness.” <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Celebrated Canadian singer Feist dazzled in a beautiful purple gown and green necklace at the 2009 JUNOs. She was joined by a rather mysterious photographer behind her. The former Broken Social Scene frontwoman went on to win Video of the Year for her track “Honey Honey,” and was also nominated for the Fan Choice award. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Singer Serena Ryder – best known for one of her biggest hits, “What I Wouldn't Do” – posed sweetly on the red carpet. She was nominated for Artist of the Year and Adult Alternative Album of the Year. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Serena performed one of her hits on stage during awards show, and her LP <em>It Is O.K.</em> went on to take home the Adult Alternative Album of the Year. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Kathleen Edwards, on violin, and Bryan Adams showed off their megawatt smiles while putting on an energetic performance. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Divine Brown brought some sunshine to the stage when she performed soulful renditions of her songs. Later that evening, she took home the JUNO for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for her album, <em>The Love Chronicles</em>. She was also nominated for Single of the Year for “Lay It On the Line.” <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Melissa McClelland and Sarah McLachlan gave a moving performance at the annual Canadian event. Sarah went on the win the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award that year. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Elvis Costello and Diana Krall presented the award for Album of the Year to Nickelback for their album <em>Dark Horse</em>. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
LIGHTS (a.k.a. Valerie Anne Poxleitner) was in the spotlight as she accepted the JUNO Award for New Artist of the Year! <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Canadian crooner Michael Bublé showed off his charismatic smile backstage in the E Talk Lounge. The family man looked dapper as ever in a blue suit. The now-father-to-three was up for Single of the Year for his song “Lost.” <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Jessica Mulroney's husband Ben rocked out with Nickelback members Daniel Adair, Mike Kroeger, Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Snazzy! Michael Bublé and Elvis Costello looked extra dapper fixing their ties in the E Talk Lounge. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Nickelback for the win! The celebrated Canadian band took home Album of the Year for their <em>Dark Horse</em> LP, which features well-known tracks like “Gotta Be Somebody” and “Something In Your Mouth.” <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Three cheers for the Sam Roberts Band! The Canadian group – made up of Sam Roberts, Dave Nugent, Eric Fares, James Hall, Josh Trager and more recently, Chet Doxas – took home Artist of the Year. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith made a dapper appearance at The Artist Sanctuary VIP lounge. He was nominated for Adult Alternative Album for his work, <em>Exit Strategy of the Soul</em>. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
Canadian media personality and journalist George Stroumboulopoulos was also at the VIP lounge. <p>Photo: &copy; George Pimentel/WireImage
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