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Johnny Rains is generally known as John Scout, who is a youth singer, song writer, lead guitarist and founder of the Johnny Rains Band. Born and raised in the city of Lethbridge, Alberta. John later moves with his family to his late grandfathers ranch on the Blood Reserve, where he focuses on music. John has since graduated from Cardston High School in June of 2010.
Ancestry: First Nations
Albums
Awards, Nominations & Submissions
| 2012 | Single of the Year | Chevy Do Da | Submission |
Biography
Johnny Rains is generally known as John Scout, who is a youth singer, song writer, lead guitarist and founder of the Johnny Rains Band. Born and raised in the city of Lethbridge, Alberta. John later moves with his family to his late grandfathers ranch on the Blood Reserve, where he focuses on music. John has since graduated from Cardston High School in June of 2010.
“In my earlier years at school, I learned that working is the key to success and that practise makes life easier. In elementary, I remember one summer, my grandpa Leo encouraged me to join mutton busting contests at the Kainai Fair & Rodeo, as well as, in Cardston and Fort Macleod, I did and won trophies. That rodeo career didn’t last long. In my junior high years, I changed my career to skateboarding, in which I enjoyed and became good at crafting the technique to jump and flip a tiny board. I won awards in contests at the Lethbridge Skate park, my mentor at that time was pro skate boarder Roger Brumsma. In my earlier years, my grandmother Elizabeth, gave me a guitar for Christmas. At four years of age, I learned many Garth Brooks songs in which I lip sang. Since that day and thanks to grandma, I never did put my guitar down, many careers came and went, but my love for music grew and is what I do best today”, John remarks in an interview with Blood Tribe Communications Magazine.
John enrolled in band classes throughout his elementary and junior high years where he was trained in both strings and percussion. Vocals and electric guitar training were completed at home with his father. High school years was filled with performing at numerous community events and talent contests which continues’ to develop his natural ability as a performer.
The Johnny Rains Band completed its first independent EP Album titled “RAINS - Be With You”. “This first album is dedicated to my late grandfather, Leo Day Chief, for courageously battling cancer until February 13, 2011. My grandpa thought that I could easily become a nominee for the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards. He did not realize that it takes discipline and focus. My goal is to work towards this nomination for November 2011. I do need southern Alberta communities to support me. First of all, the nomination requires a cd release, as well as, bookings from now until June to be eligible. My music journey is launching at the Cudos Lounge in Lethbridge, Alberta. The Parkside in restaurant is where my grandpa had his breakfast and lunch during his horse racing career. I would like to thank this venue for hosting the cd release party. This years’ success is in honour of my grandpa”.
Aside from music, Johns’ educational journey includes attending and completing the Communications Program at the Lethbridge Community College for September 2011. “Graduating from high school is one of the many keys to success that opens doors for future opportunities and accomplishments” says John and encourages peers to complete their high school education.
