TORONTO-- Internationally renowned Canadian singer /songwriter Nelly Furtado will host The 2007 JUNO Awards, Canada's Music Awards, it was confirmed by Canadian broadcaster CTV and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

Performers for the broadcast have not yet been announced. Nominees for Canada's Music Awards will be revealed Feb. 6.

Furtado joins an esteemed list of internationally-recognized Canadian stars who have hosted The JUNO Awards, including Barenaked Ladies, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette and last year's host, Pamela Anderson.

"The JUNO Awards are part of the Canadian fabric and to be asked to host is a privilege I'm charmed to accept," said Furtado. "Hosting The JUNO Awards is a dream come true and I look forward to carrying on this rich Canadian tradition. See you in Saskatoon!"

A Grammy winner for her breakout hit "I'm Like A Bird," Furtado was named "Best Pop/Rock Artist of the Year" in November 2006 at the World Music Awards in London. The artist, who has sold more than 10 million albums around the world, begins an eight-city Canadian tour March 21 in Victoria, BC.

"The JUNO Awards have been recognizing Nelly Furtado's diverse talents since her award- winning debut album in 2000," said Melanie Berry, President of CARAS and an Executive Producer of the broadcast. "She is a very proud Canadian and we are tremendously excited to have her as our host this year!"