Rush have been nominated for two 2013 Juno Awards in their Canadian homeland.
The rock veterans are up for Group Of The Year, and Rock Album of The Year for “Clockwork Angels”, which will see them compete against projects by The Tragically Hip, Billy Talent, The Sheepdogs and Big Wreck.
Hosted by Michael Buble, the 2013 Juno Awards will take place at Regina's Brandt Centre and air live on Sunday, April 21st on CTV.
To see the full list of Juno nominees, click here.
The Canadian awards happen the same week that Rush will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
The group will be inducted on April 18 in Los Angeles, along with Heart, Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Randy Newman and Albert King.
Rush have been eligible for the Rock Hall since 1998; artists are considered for inclusion 25 years after the release of their first recording.
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