Jimmy Rankin

Jimmy Rankin
Jimmy Rankin, July 2021.
Jimmy Rankin, July 2021.
Background information
Birth nameJames Kevin Rankin
Born (1964-05-28) May 28, 1964 (age 60)
OriginMabou, Nova Scotia, Canada[1]
GenresCountry, folk
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1989—present
LabelsSong Dog Music
Websitewww.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.

  1. ^ "Rankin set list has family favourites and new tunes". Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2011.