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In Canada: ‘Cowboy Carter’ Writer Lowell Reflects on Junos’ Long-Awaited New Songwriter Award


A "Cowboy Carter" writer reflects on the Junos' new songwriter award, while the Junos and Polaris Board weigh in on the Buffy Sainte-Marie fallout.

At a Junos media conference this week following the nominations announcement, Lowell spoke about how it’s been a long road to get here, but that songwriters are starting to get some recognition. Producer Aaron Paris and recording engineer/producer Hill Kourkoutis also spoke about the importance of industry recognition for those working behind the scenes. “We invite the Juno Awards Committee to revisit this 2018 category and explore ways of righting a past wrong,” they wrote.

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