Glór Tíre
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'Glór Tíre' is a reality based talent search for Ireland's newest country and western music star. It has been running for a number of seasons on TG4
. Glór Tíre is literally translated as Country Voice. It is produced by Gaelmedia for TG4. It is now in its 7th season. It is one of TG4's top rated programmes often coming first in the channels top 10 programmes, averaging 100,000 viewers.
. He talks to the contestants after they perform to get their reactions to the comments of studio judges, John Creedon
, Shay Healy
and Caitríona Ní Shúilleabháin.
The opening episode of the series introduces each of the artists to the audience, allowing them to sing a song for the judges and the audience. Over the following ten weeks the contests take there place beside their mentor over the course of one concert each. Following these weeks the reality show continues into the final stages, which in the contestant are voted out by the audience.
TG4
TG4 is a public service broadcaster for Irish language speakers. The channel has been on-air since 31 October 1996 in the Republic of Ireland and since April 2005 in Northern Ireland....
. Glór Tíre is literally translated as Country Voice. It is produced by Gaelmedia for TG4. It is now in its 7th season. It is one of TG4's top rated programmes often coming first in the channels top 10 programmes, averaging 100,000 viewers.
Format
It is Ireland’s only TV talent quest for country and western talent. It is presented by Dáithí Ó SéDáithí Ó Sé
Dáithí Ó Sé is a television presenter with TG4 in Ireland, where he presents the weather forecast and does continuity announcements. He has also presented various programmes on TG4, including travel programme Dáithí ar Route 66, about the U.S...
. He talks to the contestants after they perform to get their reactions to the comments of studio judges, John Creedon
John Creedon
John Creedon, also known as "Creedo", is an Irish language enthusiast and veteran broadcaster with RTÉ Radio. Host of The John Creedon Show, evenings on RTÉ Radio 1, he has also filled in for Dave Fanning on The Dave Fanning Show....
, Shay Healy
Shay Healy
Shay Healy is an Irish songwriter, broadcaster and journalist. He is best known for his role as host of Nighthawks, a RTÉ Television chat show of the late 1980s and early 1990s, and for composing "What's Another Year", Ireland's winning entry in the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest.-Early life:Shay...
and Caitríona Ní Shúilleabháin.
The opening episode of the series introduces each of the artists to the audience, allowing them to sing a song for the judges and the audience. Over the following ten weeks the contests take there place beside their mentor over the course of one concert each. Following these weeks the reality show continues into the final stages, which in the contestant are voted out by the audience.
Series 7 2009
The 7th season started on September 15, 2009 at 22:30.| Contestant | Details | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Timmy Lawlor | Age: From: Tipperary Occupation: Musical Influences: The Eagles & Bob Dylan, Traditional Irish Music |
TBA |
| Elaine Gormley | Age: From: Occupation: Musical Influences: |
TBA |
| Joe Moore | Age: From: Derry Occupation: Musical Influences: |
TBA |
| Caroline McGrattan | Age: From: Co. Down Occupation: Nurse Musical Influences: |
TBA |
| Eunice Moran | Age: From: Co. Roscommon Occupation: Musical Influences: |
TBA |
| Natasha Magee | Age: From: Occupation: Student Influences: |
TBA |
| Philip English | Age: From: Occupation: Musical Influences: |
Brendan Shine, Foster and Allen |
| Michelle Magee | Age: From: Occupation: Musical Influences: |
TBA |
| Tracey McGilligan | Age: 29 From: Ringsend, Northern Ireland Occupation: Administration Musical Influences: Martina McBride, Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood |
Kieran McGilligan (cousin) |
Series 6 2009
The 6th season started on September 16, 2009 at 10:20pm and is repeated each Saturday Night at 8:40pm. Each of the contestants are put forward by Irish Country and Western stars, the table below outlines the contestants and their mentors.| Contestant | Details | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Brennan | Age: 47 From: Ballybrophy, Co Laois Occupation: Nursing Home Carer Musical Influences: Ann Murray Ann Murray Ann Murray DBE is an Irish mezzo-soprano. She was born on 27 August 1949, in Dublin. She studied with Frederic Cox at the Royal Manchester College of Music and made her stage debut as Alcestis in Christoph Willibald Gluck's Alceste in 1974... |
Shawn Cuddy |
| Rosie Flanagan | Age: 41 From: Ballycumber, Co Offaly Occupation: Administration Clerk Musical Influences: Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle is an American country music singer best known for her 1977 country-pop hit, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue". An award-winning singer, she accumulated 18 number one country hits during the 1970s and 1980s... & Ray Lynam |
TR Dallas |
| Brian McDermott | Age: 28 From: Co. Sligo Occupation: Singer Musical Influences: Vince Gill Vince Gill Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an American neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a... & Michael Bublé Michael Bublé Michael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was... |
The Conquerors |
| Mick McDonald | Age: 49 From: Gurteen, Co. Sligo Occupation: Truck Owner/Driver Musical Influences: Elvis Presley Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".... & Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur... |
Patrick Feeney |
| Lisa McHugh | Age: 20 From: Carmunnock, Glasgow Occupation: Company Secretary Musical Influences: Dixie Chicks Dixie Chicks The Dixie Chicks are an American country band which has also successfully crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines... & Philomena Begley Philomena Begley Philomena Begley is an Irish country music singer.-Background:Philomena Begley was born and grew up in Pomeroy Co. Tyrone and worked in a shirt factory in Cookstown before her break into music.-Career:... |
Robert Mizzell Robert Mizzell Robert Mizzell , has made his home in Ireland for almost a decade. He served his apprenticeship in country music since he first arrived here and is now one of the top country artists in Ireland, his popularity spreading with extensive airplay in Europe and such distant territories as Australia... |
| Laura Mulligan | Age: 33 From: Tullamore, Co Offaly Occupation: Café Owner Influences: Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk... , Faith Hill Faith Hill Faith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S... & Merle Haggard Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard is an American country music singer, guitarist, fiddler, instrumentalist, and songwriter. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster guitars, vocal harmonies,... |
Mike Denver |
| Una Nolan | Age: 31 From: Kildare, now living in Claremorris, Co Mayo Occupation: Assistant Director of Music at Knock Shrine Musical Influences: Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle Crystal Gayle is an American country music singer best known for her 1977 country-pop hit, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue". An award-winning singer, she accumulated 18 number one country hits during the 1970s and 1980s... & Ann Murray Ann Murray Ann Murray DBE is an Irish mezzo-soprano. She was born on 27 August 1949, in Dublin. She studied with Frederic Cox at the Royal Manchester College of Music and made her stage debut as Alcestis in Christoph Willibald Gluck's Alceste in 1974... |
John McNicholl |
| Patrick O'Sullivan | Age: 37 From: Ballinageary, Co Cork Occupation: Musician Musical Influences: Johnny Cash Johnny Cash John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century... & Willie Nelson Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized... |
Louise Morrissey |
| Claire Sheerin | Age: 28 From: Maghera, Athlone, Co Westmeath Occupation: Stay At Home Mother Musical Influences: Ceol Tíre Mheiriceá & bluegrass Bluegrass music Bluegrass music is a form of American roots music, and a sub-genre of country music. It has mixed roots in Scottish, English, Welsh and Irish traditional music... |
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