The Rankin Family

Celebrate Canadian roots royalty with The Rankin Family, one of the nation's most celebrated and impactful folk groups. For decades, this legendary East Coast ensemble has captivated global audiences with their rich storytelling, signature family harmonies, and unforgettable live performances that bring the vibrant spirit of Cape Breton straight to the stage.

Hailing from Mabou, Nova Scotia, the trio is an acclaimed Canadian Celtic folk group composed of siblings from a musical family of twelve children. The band became a commercial powerhouse as a group of five in the 1990s by seamlessly blending traditional Cape Breton roots and Celtic instrumentation with contemporary songwriting and signature family harmonies.

Featuring Jimmy (vocals & guitar), Heather (vocals & guitar), and Cookie (vocals); the three uphold their family legacy and reunite  to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of their 2007 album, Reunion. Their international success was anchored by their multi-platinum breakthrough album Fare Thee Well Love, which sold over 400,000 copies and launched global tours across the United States, Europe, and Australia. Throughout their career, the ensemble earned widespread industry recognition, accumulating six Juno Awards (including Group of the Year), fifteen East Coast Music Awards, four SOCAN Awards, and three Canadian Country Music Association Awards. In June 2025, their lasting impact on Canadian music was celebrated with an induction into the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame.