James Kevin Rankin, born on May 28, 1964, in Mabou, Nova Scotia, is a Canadian country and folk singer-songwriter. Growing up in a musical family, Rankin was part of the Rankin Family, which achieved international success in the 1990s. His solo career began with the release of Song Dog in 2001, featuring singles "Followed Her Around" and "Midnight Angel". This album won multiple awards, including Album of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards and East Coast Music Awards. Subsequent albums include Handmade (2003), Edge of Day (2007), Forget About the World (2011), Tinsel Town (2012), Back Road Paradise (2014) and Moving East (2018). Rankin's accolades include five Junos, 27 East Coast Music Awards, nine SOCAN top radio play awards, seven Canadian Country Music Awards, two Music NS Awards, and two Canadian Radio Music Awards.
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