Jimmy Rankin | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | James Kevin Rankin |
Born | May 28, 1964 |
Origin | Mabou, Nova Scotia, Canada[1] |
Genres | Country, folk |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1989—present |
Labels | Song Dog Music |
Website | www.jimmyrankin.com |
James Kevin Rankin (born May 28, 1964) is a Canadian country and folk artist. A member of The Rankin Family, Rankin has also released seven solo albums: Song Dog (2001), Handmade (2003), Edge of Day (2007), Forget About the World (2011), Tinsel Town (2012), Back Road Paradise (2014) and Moving East (2018). Rankin's solo and Rankin Family awards include 5 Junos, 27 East Coast Music Awards, 9 SOCAN top radio play Awards, 7 Canadian Country Music Awards, 2 Music NS Awards, and 2 Canadian Radio Music Awards.