Justin Bieber and native Canadian recording stars Drake are being honored at home via the 2010 Juno Awards.

Revealed as nominees Wednesday, March 3, the duo claims a total of seven nominations combined, with Drake pulling a strong four nods and Justin Bieber three.

While busy at work on his debut album, due later this year, Drake is up for New Artist of the Year, Single of the Year (“Best I Ever Had”) and pulls a double in the Rap Recording of the Year category thanks to “Best I Ever Had” and “Still Fly” with Big Page and U.G.O. Crew.

Joining Drake in the New Artist of the Year field, Justin Bieber rounds out his three nominations with Album of the Year (“My World”) and Pop Album of the Year (“My World”).

The 2010 Juno Awards are scheduled to air April 18 on CTV.

Susan Boyle, Melanie Fiona, Britney Spears, Jully Black, and K’Naan are also nominated for awards.

Source:examiner.com

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