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Canadian legend Jimmy Rankin amasses 9 music industry nominations

Legendary Canadian roots artist JIMMY RANKIN has amassed an incredible 9 Canadian music industry award nominations in the last three weeks. 

Rankin led the pack of 2012 East Coast Music Award nominations with eight nods including FAN’S CHOICE, ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR, ALBUM OF THE YEAR (for his fourth solo album, Forget About The World) and SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR. In fact, the legendary singer-songwriter has the industry record of ECMA nominations in one year. 

This week, Jimmy was nominated for COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR at a press conference announcing the nominations for the 2012 JUNO Awards. This is coming off the heels of Rankin’s 8 th SOCAN award, which he graciously accepted at their 22nd Annual awards gala late last year.  Although artists like Jimmy Rankin don’t come along every day, he takes it all in stride, remaining sincere and affable about his success. He’s a true blue, long-term career artist who still makes hit music that resonates with fans across the country.  Says Rankin, “I’m very fortunate to be able to do what I love – write songs, record and play live – it’s a beautiful way to make a living.  Of course, it’s always great to be recognized by the industry.”

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Recently, Rankin released the single “The Hurtin’ Part” to Canadian Country radio. The single is already #2 and #5 on BDS Country Music Future charts.  A video by JUNO and CCMA award winning videographer Margaret Malandruccolo will be shot in Toronto on February 9 th for release in March.

 
For fans in Atlantic Canada, the holiday season may be over, but Jimmy is still in the giving spirit!  With every Jimmy Rankin CD purchase at the 150 Needs convenience stores throughout Atlantic Canada from now through March 2012, enter to win an exclusive ECMA weekend getaway including 2 ECMA gala and showcase passes, an Epiphone D100 guitar autographed and presented by Jimmy at the ECMAs, 1 night Hotel Accommodations at The Delta Moncton, Special ECMA merchandise and more.  Jimmy Rankin will perform at the prestigious SOCAN Songwriters’ Circle and Gala Awards show at the ECMAs this Spring.
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Nadia Elkharadly is a Toronto based writer with a serious addiction to music. Corporate drone by day, renegade rocker by night, writing about music is her passion and creative outlet. Exploring the Canadian Indie Music scene, Nadia connects with artists, travels to music festivals, and will keep...

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