MICHAEL ENGLISH LIVE IN TIMES SQUARE

Michael English remains one of Irelands best loved singers & entertainers and 2025 will see him bring his shows to the USA. There is no stopping Michael, as he continues to diversify, win awards and gain even greater admiration for his talents from fans at home and abroad.

Born in Castlerdermot, Co. Kildare, Michael was born into a very musical family as his father played buttom accordion with a traditional Irish band, his late mother was an Irish dancer, and his two sisters played fiddle and piano.

At the age of nine, English started studying the piano formally at the Hennessy School of Music in Carlow. In 1990, he appeared on The Late Late Toy Show television programme with Gay Byrne at age 11. He continued his musical studies the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin and launched an Irish country music career. Henry McMahon of The Mainliners Showband offered him one of his own compositions, "The Nearest to Perfect" that became a hit for English in 1999. Signing a contract with Ritz Records, English won Best International Entertainer at the Irish National Entertainers Awards ceremony in both 2004 and 2005.He went on to record a number of albums, and a number of hit singles including Locklins Bar, Friday At The Dance, A Million Memories, Tuam Beat and many more.

Accolades and awards have come his way galore, including “Entertainer Of The Year” & “Male Vocalist Of The Year” along with 2 platinum albums, 6 studio albums and a brand new album due for release early 2025.

In this new show, audience members can expect to hear lots of familiar sing a long Irish songs with Michael’s own special touch, along with some ballads and of course many great country favourites from the likes of Charley Pride, Jim Reeves & Hank Locklin. Not forgetting some of his biggest hits and most requested numbers.

A night not to be missed with one of Irelands best loved entertainers. Further details from www.michaelenglish.ie

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