Andy Cooney new single "Country Music Was Born"

Andy Cooney with Special Guests

Mick Flavin & Johnny Brady

New Single "Country Music Was Born"

Irish-American legend Andy Cooney has recently released his new single 'Country Music Was Born', co-written with international superstar Nathan Carter and legendary Irish-American songwriter Joe McShane.

Available to purchase as a digital-download single on iTunes.

Cooney, who was born to a deep-rooted Irish-American family in Long Island, New York, has been dubbed "Irish America's favourite son" by the New York Times. In a career spanning over twenty years, highlights have included selling out Carnegie Hall on more than one occasion, hosting his own television special on PBS television, and sharing the stage with legends including Crystal Gayle, Larry Gatlin and Phil Coulter.

While Cooney has been best known for his powerful tenor voice and strong renditions of traditional Irish ballads, this new single 'Country Music Was Born'reflects his passion for Country Music, which will surely appeal to many fans at home in Ireland as well as in Irish America. Andy teamed up with the hugely popular Nathan Carter, as well as Chicago's Joe McShane who has penned hits for Daniel O'Donnell and Margo amongst others, andJohn Alexander who co-wrote Andy's last hit 'On The Eighth Day'.

Give a Listen to the single:

To bring the song to life, Andy enlisted the help of legendary performer Mick Flavin to add his vocals to the track. They were joined by one of Irish Country Music's upcoming talents, Johnny Brady, to create something that is fresh, original and unique.

Andy is currently celebrating the success of his recent venture into chartering his own cruise-ship, 'The Cruise of Irish Stars' which this year featured Mike Denver, Derek Ryan, Ronan Tynan and over 50 Irish Musicians. He plans to repeat the venture in 2017, and also hopes to return on tour to Ireland later this year. He also played to sell out audiences on a hugely successful US tour with Phil Coulter and Geraldine Brannigan in March this year. 

On the Irish Country Music Radio Airplay Chart (Sat Apr 02 to Fri Apr 29 inclusive) the single sits atop of the chart at #1!

Andy shares on Facebook: Hi Friends, Thank you Irish Country Radio for almost 100 spins you give me the last few weeks with my new single with Mick Flavin & Johnny Brady!

Country Music Was Born
Words and music by Andy Cooney, Nathan Carter, Joe McShane and John Alexander

Publishing Bardis Music Co. Ltd. / Memorare Music BMI

Length 3:41 

Release Date: 7 April 2016

Record Label: Sharpe Music, Dungannon, Co Tyrone

Studio: Spout Studio, Granard, Co Longford

Producer: Jonathan Owens

** Available to purchase as a digital-download single on iTunes.

About Andy Cooney:

Andy Cooney, direct from another SOLD OUT appearance at Carnegie Hall, with his outstanding voice and dynamic stage presence has always been a favorite among young and old everywhere. His talent and versatility provide the ability to deliver a song directly to the hearts of his audience.

Andy is surely one of the greatest singing sensations on Irish Music scene today.

Christened “Irish America’s Favorite Son” by The New York Times, is a title he truly deserves. 

Andy Cooney is also one of “The New York Tenors”. They have been receiving high critical acclaim. 

Andy has recorded 18 albums to date including his latest release, “Bright Brand New Day” with Phil Coulter and his Orchestra. 

Andy Cooney is also known for his Cruise of Irish Stars that annually draws over 1000 Irish and Irish Americans on a Caribbean Cruise enriched with the finest Irish entertainment including the great Ronan Tynan. Read Full Biography

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