The 2011 edition of the CanadianPolaris Music Prize was presented on September 19, 2011[1] The winner wasArcade Fire, for the albumThe Suburbs, making it the only album to win aGrammy Award for Album of the Year.
For the 2011 award, the prize was increased to $30,000 for the winning musician.[1]
The prize's 10-album shortlist was announced on July 6.[2]
The prize's preliminary 40-album longlist was announced on June 16.[1]
