Monthly Archives: November 2011

Seasonal specials: you better watch out

Gift of Giving (Thursday, 8 p.m. on CMT, with additional airings all month, also on OWN, W Network and YTV): Musical performances and interviews, raising awareness about hunger in Canada, hosted by George Canyon and featuring Chantal Kreviazuk, Barenaked Ladies, … Continue reading

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My Playlist: Jimmy Rankin

Singer-songwriter Jimmy Rankin has been around the musical block a few times, picking up critical accolades, a clutch of awards and thousands of fans for his engaging roots style along the way. Rankin’s musical life, which started pretty much around the … Continue reading

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Gift of Giving Television Special Airing on CMT, YTV, W Network and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada) This December

TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2011 /CNW/ – Corus Entertainment celebrates the spirit of the holidays with the CMT specialGift of Giving, exploring the issue of hunger in Canada. Hosted by country music singer and humanitarian George Canyon, the special will feature performances and interviews with Chantal Kreviazuk, Barenaked … Continue reading

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Jimmy Rankin, Slowcoaster also win awards

Another Cape Breton singer-songwriter, Jimmy Rankin, was also a winner, taking home the coveted SOCAN songwriter of the year award for his song “Here in my Heart.” Group recording of the year honours went to Cape Breton trio Slowcoaster for … Continue reading

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Jimmy Rankin: still making music

By Kristy Grear FOR THE VANGUARD Nova News Now With more than two decades of making music under his belt, Jimmy Rankin says that the Nova Scotia Music Week nomination for entertainer of the year is a tip of the … Continue reading

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