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I am thrilled to be nominated for 2014 ECMA Entertainer of the Year! Follow the link below to cast your vote and remember: you can vote once a day! See you in Charlottetown! -J http://www.pei2014.ca/ecma/ecma_entertainer

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In celebration of the digital release of old Rankin Family music on iTunes, here’s a stroll down memory lane – ’94 Junos with Ed Roberton and Mia, right after The Rankins won “Entertainer of the Year”. Happy Friday! – J Click here to check out the Rankin Family on iTunes!

Very sad to hear the news of the passing of our friend, Rita MacNeil. Rita was the real deal – genuine, kind-hearted and an incredible talent who opened the doors for and inspired a generation of East coast artists. Fare well Rita – you will be missed. – Jimmy

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR FARE THEE WELL LOVE! In January, CBC Music and CBC Radio One’s Atlantic Airwaves asked the public to nominate their favourite East Coast songs to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the East Coast Music Association (ECMA). Over the last two weeks, they received more than 5,000 nominations and, beginning