The inaugural RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards will take place in Vicar Street in Dublin on 25th October, celebrating the extraordinary range of folk music being played in Ireland today.
Have a listen to the nominees for Best Folk Singer at this year's inaugural Folk Awards...
Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
Iarla Ó Lionáird
Radie Peat
Declan O'Rourke
Lisa O'Neill
Find out more about the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards here, and get your tickets for the night here.