Two talented ‘wains’ from Donegal have a lot to look forward to today!
Not only is Santa coming tonight for Caela Carr and Ethan Barron, but they also appearing on national TV this afternoon!
The best friends are set to feature on A Kids’ Country Christmas at 3.35pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player on Christmas Eve.
The festive extravaganza features Irish kids who are already making their mark on the country music scene as they sing a variety of country music classics.
Caela and Ethan recently released a song ‘We’re Coming Home for Christmas’ which they will perform on the show. The friends have been performing together for years. Caela is in 6th Class in Scoil Mhuire, Ramelton, and Ethan in 6th Class, Drumoghill NS.
Songwriter Bri Carr, Caela’s mum, tells the story behind the song: “‘We’re Coming Home for Christmas’ captures the essence of coming home for Christmas for all who are overseas and have been unable to come home until now.
“The song was written about Caela’s brother Ben, coming home from Nashville to celebrate his 21st at home on Christmas Day.
“Ethan has two brothers and a sister who are all waiting expectantly on Santa Claus to bring the Wains a hit for Christmas!
“The wains have been besties since the pram, and at 12, are buzzing for the documentary to air and the song to hit the airwaves on local and national radio.”
The track was recorded in Newtown Studios in Bundoran, which was filmed by Ronin Productions, Belfast, as part of the upcoming documentary. The children were chosen to take part in the documentary, following zoom auditions, which was held in Station House, Letterkenny and following selection, went on to record their specially penned song.
Their music video for the song will be released during the show, and the families of the ‘Wains’, as well as the production team, are indebted to Paddy Bradley, Peter, Elizabeth, Áine and all the staff of Allingham Arms, Bundoran, who welcomed the entire crew with typical Bundoran hospitality. Also appearing in the show will be Caela’s brother Ben, filmed in Nashville, and local lad, Lucas Keenan, who took over from mum Sandra as Receptionist during the shoot.
A Kids’ Country Christmas – Friday 24th December, 3.35pm
