September 22, 2009

August 6, 2009
 

February 26, 2009

Thank you for helping to make “These Are The Moments” by The Rankin Family the #3 selling “country” album in Canada as of this week!

These radio stations (below) have added The Rankin Family to their playlists. If you happen to listen to one of these stations where you live, please feel free to call the request lines to hear either “Never Alone” (country radio), or “Breathe Dream Pray Love” (adult contemporary radio).

Thank you!

For requesting “Never Alone”:

CISN Edmonton: 780-421-1039

XL96 Moncton: 506-856-9596

KICX Orillia / Sudbury: 705-792-2000

Cool 100 Belleville: 613 962-4786

Country 103 Kamloops: 250-571-2103

CIXM Whitecourt: 780-778-8575 (or toll free 888-778-8575)

CKFM Olds: 403-556-2206

Country 105 Calgary: 403.508.9000

KX96 Oshawa: 905.427.9696

CJVR Melfort: 800-750-1888

KIXX Carbonear: 877-333-1039

Kix Kingston: 613.544.9350

B103 Kelowna: 250-763-2103

CFCW Edmonton: 1-800-424-1344

CKDM Dauphin: 204-638-7878

CKLQ Brandon: 204-725-2525

GiantFm Penticton: 800-990-CIGV

For requesting: “Breathe Dream Pray Love”:

Magic 104 Moncton: 506-858-1040.

The Hawk Port Hawkesbury:(902)625-1015 / 863-1015

February 11, 2009

 

February 2009

 

February 5, 2009

The Rankins appear on E-Talk on CTV in Canada this evening.  You can also watch the interview online by clicking this link.

January 20, 2009

Win tickets to see the Rankin Family's Winnipeg concert:

http://ctv1.ctv.ca/ctvcontests/wpg_rankin/

January 19, 2009

Joining The Rankins on their cross-Canada tour is Canada's popera sensation Destino.

Known for its lush vocals, contemporary arrangements and trademark harmonies, the trio stirs its audiences a unique crossover of popular, traditional, classical music.

http://www.destino3.com/index.htm

January 17, 2009 - Saskatoonhomepage.ca

The 2009 Kinsmen Telemiracle cast has been announced.

The annual event will feature Doc Walker, Jimmy Rankin, Jaydee Bixby as well as Saskatchewan's own Donny Parenteau.

Returning to the cast are Bob McGrath, Beverley Mahood, Jim Witter, Andrea Menard, Brad Johner and Sheldon Bergstrom.

There will be 52 other performances from artists across the province.

The 33rd annual telethon is scheduled to go March 7th and 8th in Saskatoon.

January 16, 2009
 

January 2009

Calgary, Alberta  (January, 2009):  On February 3^rd, one day before the start of their cross  Canada  tour, the award winning Rankin Family will release THESE ARE THE MOMENTS, their second CD since reuniting in 2007!

The 13 track CD is a brilliant collection of songs chosen to inspire and uplift, setting out to find sanctuary and a ray of hope amidst the uncertainty, that has become the new reality.  From the opening track to its closing moments, the listener is taken on a musical journey rich with the Rankin’s signature harmonies and steeped in lyrics that speak to the heart and soul.

Released on Longview Music/MapleMusic Recordings, THESE ARE THE MOMENTS had its beginnings in the fall of 2007.  Upon the completion of the Reunion Tour, the family was encouraged to return to the studio. The overwhelming response to “Rise Again” and “Fare Thee Well Love” that greeted them in concert night after night gave rise to the musical footprint for the album.  With the template set, they enlisted the help of industry veteran Frank Davies as the executive producer, and behind the console, Juno award-winning producer, Steve McKinnon.  Together they selected and recorded all the new material (four of which were written or co-written by Jimmy and Heather).  Newly reworked and remixed versions of the two anchor songs were then completed with noted producer Jeff Dawson; while renowned mixer Mike Fraser (Norah Jones, AC-DC) added his magic to both of them, along with the lead single, “Breathe (Dream Pray Love)”.

The lush, contemporary song, sung by Heather, was co-written by Victoria Shaw (9 #1 singles); Canada’s own singer/songwriter Amy Sky and best selling, Grammy nominated pianist, Jim Brickman.

Cookie Rankin lends her powerhouse vocals to “Straight Into Love”, a cinematic, format-crossing ballad, co-written by Jimmy Rankin and Patricia Conroy.  “This is one of those drop everything and live in the moment songs,” noted Jimmy,  “that feeling you get when you first fall in love”. “My Only Wish”, is a song Jimmy co-wrote with Tom Wilson (Blackie & the Rodeo Kings) and Tawgs (Josh Groban’s “You Are Loved/Don’t Give Up).  “Becoming a father was one of the most incredible experiences of my life”, said Jimmy, “but it scares me to think about the kind of world my kids will inherit.  This is a song about dreams, hopes and aspirations – all the good stuff that life has to offer.” Joined in chorus by his sisters, the family’s harmonies once again take centre stage.

Lyrically the songs needed to touch a chord. “When I first heard, ‘Never Alone’, said Raylene, “I was driving and had to pull my truck over to the side of the road. The words were so timely and truly captured the hope that we strive for in  (these) difficult times.”  “Never Alone” was written by Victoria Shaw, along with Gary Burr (Patty Loveless, “I Try To Think About Elvis) and Sarah Bruxton (Keith Urban).

Raylene also takes the lead on “Hopeville” penned by brother Jimmy along with fellow Canadians Dean McTaggart (Amanda Marshall) and East Coast legend, Lennie Gallant.  A beautifully crafted song, it speaks to the faith that keeps communities strong.  “Hopeville”, noted Jimmy, “ could be any small town that is struggling to keep their  Main Street  from disappearing.  Hopeville is a dream worth holding onto”.

“I Would” came very quickly to Heather.  Sitting down at the piano one day, the words and music melted together and the results are a striking ballad and a tender delivery.

Rounding out the CD are select tracks from the  Reunion  disc that were in keeping with the new and original material selected, most of which were also written or co-written by the Rankin Family, as well as East Coast writer, Gordie Sampson.

THESE ARE THE MOMENTS is a timeless body of work, by one of  Canada ’s most celebrated music family’s.