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Susan McCann and her granddaughter Sinead

Susan McCann and her granddaughter sing 'Teach Your Children'

Susan McCann & granddaughter Sinead perform "Teach Your Children Well" on The Late Late Country Special.

Nathan Carter & Clodagh Lawlor perform 'Shallow'

The Late Late Search For a Country Star winner Clodagh Lawlor performs with Nathan Carter on the Late Late Country Special.

Music • 08 May 19

Daniel O'Donnell and Big Tom McBride, in a picture posted by Daniel's Facebook page.

Listen: Daniel O'Donnell pays tribute to Big Tom

Country music singers came together this morning on RTÉ Radio 1 with the passing of country music legend Big Tom McBride. Ryan Tubridy paid tribute to the man and the music with Daniel O'Donnell, Philomena Begley, Margo and Declan Nerney on RTÉ Radio 1.

Music • 18 Apr 18

Big Tom remembered - the King Of Irish Country sings

Following the news of the tragic passing of Irish King Of Country Big Tom McBride, we're paying tribute by way of a choice selection of the gentle giant's finest musical moments.

Music • 17 Apr 18

Country King Robert Mizzell tells all to Tubridy

Louisiana-born Robert Mizzell spent his childhood in foster care and it was only after a move to Ireland as a 20-year-old, that he discovered his untapped talent for music. He joined Ryan Tubridy to speak about his rise to stardom.

Music • 02 Oct 17

Glen Campbell remembered - Joe Jackson talks to a country giant

Joe Jackson reflects on the life and work of the late Glen Campbell, giving listeners a unique opportunity to hear the only in-depth interview Campbell ever gave to the Irish media.

Music • 29 Aug 17

Shay's Country Roundup: Jake Carter takes the Harvest road trip

RTÉ Rising Time host (and lonesome desperado) Shay Byrne hits the road to kick off C&W extravaganza The Harvest Festival, and chats with Harvest performers Jake (brother of Nathan) Carter & Cliona Hagan.

Music • 10 Aug 17

Playlist: 6 essential Glen Campbell songs

"He was an ordinary man with an absolutely extraordinary talent." Philip King described the late Glen Campbell thusly on Today with Sean O'Rourke, following the passing of the country music giant, aged 81. Here, we celebrate his finest musical moments.

Music • 09 Aug 17

John Kelly on Hank Williams: poet, pop-star & proto rock n'roller

John Kelly writes for Culture about the Albums That Will Save Your Life... This week: Hank Williams Live at The Grand Ole Opry.

Music • 30 May 17

RTÉ Radio 1 Album of the Week: Willie Nelson/God's Problem Child

This week's RTÉ Radio 1 Album of the Week is God's Problem Child by Willie Nelson.

Music • 03 May 17

Introducing... Shay's Country Music Roundup

Keep it country! RTÉ's Rising Time host (and confirmed country aficionado) Shay Byrne brings you all the latest happenings from the world of Irish Country Music.

Culture • 20 Apr 17

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