Ottawa, ON - At a gala event held Saturday night, Fred Penner was awarded Canadaâs most prestigious musical honour. Penner's 2002 release, Sing with Fred was named Best Children's Album of the Year, earning this world-renowned family entertainer his second Juno Award in this category. In his impressive 25 year career, Penner has been recognized by 9 Juno nominations, and has earned countless awards and accolades for his 13 recordings, and for his outstanding work on the hit children's television series Fred Penner's Place.

"I'm deeply honoured," said Penner about receiving the award. "I was nominated in a category with fellow performers who I respect, and whose music I hold in such high regard. To been recognized, by my peers and awarded for doing something I feel privileged to do is a blessing, and I'm really grateful".

With this award comes the acknowledgement that a new generation of Canadian families is connecting with Penner's trademark style. Sing with Fred is the first recording from Penner in 6 years, and is quickly becoming one of his most endearing recordings to date. Sing with Fred offers a lively collection that is overflowing with the kind of sing-along songs kids across the country have loved learning by heart. They are songs that Fred has always wanted to record and now, Fred makes classic songs like Over the Rainbow, Puff (The Magic Dragon), and You Are My Sunshine his own.

Sing with Fred is the first album from Fred Penner to feature the interactive option of karaoke tracks, making it a favourite companion for birthday parties, long road trips, and classrooms. Sing with Fred is also the result of a unique collaboration by two of Canada's celebrated childrenâs entertainers. The eclectic instrumentation and musical styles found on Sing with Fred are enhanced by the contributions made by the album's producer, fellow Canadian children's entertainer Jack Grunsky.