Other winners at Sunday's show included the Dixie Chicks, who were given the best international album award.

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Furtado's Loose album has sold around five million copies and earned her a Brit Award for best international female solo artist.

BBC: NEWS | Entertainment | Furtado dominates Canadian awards

Swedish garage rock act The Hives were named best international band, while US singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, who has enjoyed enormous cult success with his latest solo album Gold, won best solo artist.

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