Hello and welcome back to the Country Corner after a few weeks off, its lovely to get a wee break but im back and raring to go,
Country Music News
Glor Tire – The New Series Of Glor Tire on TG4 Television started on Wed 14th Sept. You Will get a chance to preview all the contestants, thereafter every week you will see one contestant per week along with their mentor and their respective band, so far we have saw – Slim Attraction & Robert Mizzell, Diane Cannon & Hugo Duncan, and this week sees Willie O Keeffe & Louise Morrisey. Remember you vote up until 30th November for the Glor Tire show and also you can vote as many times as you like. The Results will be decided on the total amount of votes received between 14th Sept(first show) until the 30th November (Live Show).
Richie Kavanagh & Seamus Moore return with there brand new CD entitled – Just Having A Bit Of Fun. 12 great songs on this cd, Some crackers on this cd and of course the big hit alot of the Irish Country Singers are recording at the moment PADDY is on it – and i think another hit for Seamus is on the CD – You Cant Park There, this is a must for your CD collection. Please check out http://www.seamusmoore.com/index.html and http://www.richiekavanagh.ie/
Lisa Mc Hugh is just finished in studio putting down new tracks for her new cd which will be out for the Xmas period. Lisa’s managment have been telling me that Lisa’s new single will be out in about a weeks time, we are looking forward to this – lisa is very busy at the moment and go onto her website to see where you can catch Lisa and the band over the coming months – www.lisa_mchugh.com
Derek Ryan has just told us he is just back from London where he has been recording vocals for his forthcoming album. He;s really excited about the new material, the album will feature a blend of Old Country Songs and new original songs that he has written over the years, check out dereks website for all the latests news on dereks whereabouts on www.derekryanmusic.com
John Mc Nicholl has just released his brand new single – As Long As I Got You, this is the 2nd single from his new cd Its Your Love which is out in the next few weeks, check out johns brand new website which is www.johnmcnicholl.com
Country Music Videos
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Dancing Dates
Fri 30th Sept
Josies Country Tavern – Letterkenny
John Mc Nicholl & Band
Fri 30th Sept
The Melon Country Hotel – Omagh
Jimmy Buckley & Band
Sat 01st Oct
The Riverclub – Castlefin
Shaun Loughrey & Band
Sat 01st Oct
The Ryandale – Moy
Derek Ryan & Band
Sat 01st Oct
Allingham Arms Hotel – Bundoran
Jimmy Buckley & Band
Mon 03rd Oct
Bushtown House Hotel – Coleraine
Jimmy Buckley & Band
Competition Time
If you would like to win 2 tickets to go and see Jimmy Buckley and his band at The Plaza in Buncrana next Friday 07th Oct please answer the following question.
Q: Jimmy Buckley had a massive hit with the song – Your ——- Day –
Fill in the blanks, and send your answers to info@donegaldaily.com – competition closes on Tues 04th October 2011 at 11am
Good Luck
Dont forget you can tune into my radio show every Tuesday or www.icrfm.ie – between 3pm and 4pm. Each week I will have a special Guest and playing the best in Irish Country Music. You can also check out my website which is www.keepitcountryradioshow.co.uk
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