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Occupation (s) Singer. Years active. 1980–present. Website. www .mauraoconnell .com. Maura O'Connell (born 16 September 1958) is an Irish singer. She is known for her contemporary interpretations of Irish folk songs, strongly influenced by American country music. [1]
Maura O'Connell began her professional musical journey during a six-week tour of the US in 1980, as vocalist for the traditionally-based Celtic group De Dannan. The following year, she was ...
His 1997 album Miracle Mile, produced by fellow Kansas City native Josh Leo, featured guest appearances by Lyle Lovett and Maura O'Connell. Miracle Mile was nominated for a Nashville Music Award as “Best Pop Album” and was chosen by Performing Songwriter Magazine as one of the top DIY recordings of the year.
A Real Life Story. (1991) Blue Is the Colour of Hope. (1992) Stories. (1995) Blue Is the Colour of Hope is an album by the Irish musician Maura O'Connell, released in 1992. [1] [2] She supported the album with a North American tour that included shows with Loudon Wainwright III. [3] [4] The album title comes from a line by J. D. Salinger.
Apr 29, 2024 · An Ennis native’s journey of determination, resilience, and talent that would go on to inspire future generations will feature in a new radio documentary. ‘From Ennis To Nashville’ delves into Maura O’Connell’s early life in the county town and her journey to becoming a renowned figure in the global music industry. Beginning her career in …
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A radio documentary celebrating the career of Maura O’Connell. As a tribute to the remarkable career of Ennis native Maura O’Connell, Clare FM is set to broadcast a special radio documentary titled “From Ennis to Nashville ” on Monday, April 29th at 11am. The documentary delves into Maura O’Connell’s early life in Ennis, and her ...
Maura O'Connell. Irish-born singer fuses Irish folk and American country music, making explicit the connections between the two. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1980s - 2020s. Born. September 16, 1958 in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. Genre.
