Peguis First Nation musician William Prince has been nominated for a 2026 Juno Award and is scheduled to perform during the televised 55th Annual JUNO Awards in Hamilton, Ontario, on March 29, 2026. He is a two-time JUNO winner (2017 and 2024); the 2026 nomination for Further From the Country brings his total JUNO nominations to six.
The JUNO Awards announced on January 27, 2026, that Prince is a finalist for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year for Further From the Country. CARAS confirmed that he will take the stage at the TD Coliseum during the broadcast, which will air nationally on CBC.
The nomination has been highlighted in background reporting as a point of pride for Peguis First Nation and the wider Indigenous music community. Peguis Chief Dr. Stan Bird has publicly spoken about the community’s resilience as it recovers from recent challenges; reporters have noted Prince’s national profile gives Peguis a high-profile cultural moment.
Prince is known for his baritone voice and roots- and gospel-influenced sound. He previously won JUNO Awards in 2017 and 2024. His 2026 nomination is one of several recognitions of Indigenous artists in this year’s field of nominees, a trend noted by industry coverage and the JUNOs’ nominee listings.
