TORONTO -- Drake and Alessia Cara are leading the pack heading into the iHeartRadio Canada MuchMusic Video Awards next month.
The Toronto rapper and the Brampton, Ont., pop sensation are tied with seven nominations apiece, including nods for video of the year for Drake's "Hotline Bling" and Cara's "Here."
Cara is also nominated in the newly created best new Canadian artist category, alongside Coleman Hell, Dan Talevski, Jazz Cartier and Ria Mae.
Last year's four-time winner the Weeknd will have the chance to add to his trophy haul.
The Toronto R&B hitmaker -- whose real name is Abel Tesfaye -- is tied with singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes for six nominations apiece.
First time nominees include former One Direction member turned solo star Zayn, DJ duo The Chainsmokers, Haitian-Canadian musician Kaytranada and indie rock group The Strumbellas.
American supermodel Gigi Hadid will be hosting this year's telecast on June 19 alongside Much personalities Liz Trinnear and Tyrone Edwards.
