Many corners of Canada害羞草研究所檚 diverse musical landscape will be represented at the Grammy Awards on Sunday in one of the strongest and most eclectic showings in recent memory.

Whether it害羞草研究所檚 global superstars, classical artists or behind-the-scenes creators, the homegrown nominees representing this year cover an array of genres and styles.

Pop music audio engineer and mixer Serban Ghenea leads the pack with seven nominations, while rapper Drake and folk singer Allison Russell each have four.

Most of the 94 Grammy categories, including many awards with Canadian nominees, are handed out at a pre-telecast ceremony which streams live on Grammy.com.

The 66th Grammy Awards hosted by Trevor Noah airs on Citytv and CBS.

Here are five Canadian things to watch for:

THE LEADER:

Since Ghenea already has an incredible 19 Grammys on his mantle, he may need to invest in another shelf after this year害羞草研究所檚 ceremony. As the top Canadian nominee, the Romania-born, Canada-raised pop wizard ends up competing against himself in several categories for different projects. In record of the year, his efforts making Taylor Swift害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所淎nti-Hero,害羞草研究所� Olivia Rodrigo害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所淰ampire害羞草研究所� and Jon Batiste害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所淲orship害羞草研究所� are all chasing the title. For album of the year, he害羞草研究所檚 named for Swift害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所淢idnights害羞草研究所� and Rodrigo害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所淕uts.害羞草研究所� And in the best pop dance recording category, he has two hits with DJ and producer David Guetta that are vying for a trophy.

THE SURPRISE:

With nine Grammy wins, it害羞草研究所檚 a shock that Joni Mitchell has never performed at the big show. But the 80-year-old singer-songwriter will soon cross that experience off her list after organizers confirmed her participation in a surprise announcement a few days ago. There害羞草研究所檚 much secrecy around whether other notable musicians might join Mitchell on stage. Since the Grammys love a live collaboration, and she害羞草研究所檚 one of music害羞草研究所檚 most legendary living performers, there害羞草研究所檚 likely a long list of willing participants. Mitchell is also nominated in the best folk album category for a live album recorded in June 2022 as she returned to the stage following years of health setbacks. It competes with 害羞草研究所淔olkocracy害羞草研究所� from fellow Canadian singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright.

THE RISING STAR:

While Allison Russell has been lauded by critics and showered with Grammy nominations in recent years, she害羞草研究所檚 yet to win one of the golden honours. That could change as she holds four nominations for 害羞草研究所淭he Returner.害羞草研究所� Her second record is up for best Americana album, while the title track is in the running for best Americana performance, as well as American roots song. Her song 害羞草研究所淓ve Was Black害羞草研究所� is among the nominees for American roots performance.

THE RETURN:

It害羞草研究所檚 not exactly a full-fledged Grammys comeback, but Drake appears to be softening his stance against the awards show. After several years of boycotting by not submitting his solo material for consideration, the Toronto artist garnered four nominations for tracks from his 2022 album. Here害羞草研究所檚 the catch 害羞草研究所� they害羞草研究所檙e technically all collaborations since his album 害羞草研究所淗er Loss害羞草研究所� was created in partnership with Atlanta rapper 21 Savage. Drake害羞草研究所檚 nods are in categories for best rap album, melodic rap performance, rap song and rap performance. The real test for whether he and the Grammys make amends will be next year when 害羞草研究所淔or All the Dogs,害羞草研究所� his latest solo album, is eligible for consideration.

THE OTHERS:

Among the first-time Grammy contenders is Toronto band Alvvays, who landed a nomination for best alternative music performance with their indie hit 害羞草研究所淏elinda Says.害羞草研究所� Montreal conductor and pianist Yannick N茅zet-S茅guin looks to extend his three wins with another two nominations in classical categories.

There害羞草研究所檚 also Halifax-raised Henry Walter, known as producer Cirkut, who chases his second trophy with Disclosure害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所淗igher Than Ever Before,害羞草研究所� up for best dance/electronic recording. Niagara Falls, Ont.-native Joel Zimmerman, who performs as Deadmau5, splits his nomination with U.S. producer Kaskade on their effort 害羞草研究所淜x5,害羞草研究所� which is up for best dance or electronic album.

Rounding out the nominee highlights are William Shatner害羞草研究所檚 audiobook, Toronto hip-hop and jazz outfit Badbadnotgood in the remix category and Victoria-based metal band Spiritbox, whose 害羞草研究所淛aded害羞草研究所� holds a spot for best metal performance.

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