Nickelback leads the JUNO AWARDS charge with five nominations. The band received nods in the categories of Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Group of the Year and Producer of the Year. These guys are just unstoppable, and for good reason. They have remained at the top of the charts for weeks. “Dark Horse” was largely awaited and did very well. Die hard fans wondered if it would be just as good as the album they toured for 3 years, “All The Right Reasons”. Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in Hanna, Alberta by Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake and then-drummer Brandon Kroeger (the current drummer of Nickelback being Daniel Adair).
The band is now based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Its name originates from the nickel in change that band member Mike Kroeger gave customers at his Starbucks job—he would frequently say, “Here’s your nickel back”.
The band is signed to EMI at home and Roadrunner Records for the rest of the world. In July 2008, the band signed with Live Nation for three touring and album cycles, with an option for a fourth cycle. The contract includes recordings, touring, merchandise and other rights.
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