This week sees the return of a special week of events celebrating Belfast’s special link with Nashville, a link that goes back over 20 years. That connection has evolved to include music, cultural and educational exchanges, tourism and business development in both cities.
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Chase Rice has announced his much-anticipated return to the UK & Europe in January 2020 following a mainstage performance at C2C Festival earlier this year, and the two-week US country radio #1 for his Gold-certified viral hit ‘Eyes On You’ (listen here).
THE ULSTER ORCHESTRA PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE COUNTRY AND WESTERN ORCHESTRAL EXPERIENCE Continue reading
Last night some of the best in Irish Country Music descended on the big smoke to officially kick off the run up to th Farmers Bash 2019. The foyer of Belfast’s huge SSE arena normally packed for pop events was filled by the strumming of guitars and gentle tones of Johnny Brady and Derek Ryan.
Charles Esten, former Nashville star and Country singer has announced a Belfast show for the Autumn time as part of his UK tour. He’ll take to the stage at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on October 21st. Tickets go on sale this Friday from the Ulster Hall box office, Ticketmaster outlets and online via ulsterhall.co.uk and ticketmaster.ie.
Fresh off the heels of C2C global media giant Bauer Media who locally own Downtown Country, Downtown Radio and Cool FM have this morning announced that they will be launching a brand new country station on the national Digital Radio platform next month.
As of last year we started listing our Podcasts on Apple’s iTunes platform. CMNI’s podcasts always been available on the Country Music NI website to stream and download, but the step was also taken in 2018 to make them more accessible, especially when listening on portable devices.
An emotional Maren shares with us the rollercoaster she’s been on behind the scenes with her brand new single “Girl” which was released last Thursday. Continue reading
A night of pure country magic with the wee man from Strabane himself Hugo Duncan.
Uncle Hugo will have your hands clapping and toes tapping to some of your favourite country tunes. With a perfect mix of music, wit and humour Hugo will entertain you with some of his favourites. Continue reading
With just weeks to to to Christmas, Santa will come early to some mega country fans as the folks down at Farmers Bash HQ spread a little cheer! Tomorrow (Tuesday 20th Nov) marks the day when we will find the details of the launch regarding who will be hitting the stage at Belfast’s SSE arena next October.
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On This Day
- On this day July 03, 1946Born on this day in Texas City, Texas, was Johnny Lee country music singer whose 1980 single, "Lookin' for Love" spent three weeks at the top of the country singles chart in 1980 He racked up a series of country hits in the early and mid-80s.
