country routes news: Lisa McHugh releases single 'Y’all Come’

Singer sensation, Lisa McHugh, continues her journey to becoming the undisputed heroine of Irish country-music as she returns with the rousing, toe-tapping summer-single Ya’ll Come. Originally a Dolly Parton hit (writer Arlie Duff; >> Audio taken from 1970 a live concert LP, "A Real Live Dolly" Amazon UK | Amazon.com), Lisa delivers a tremendous version of the cult country classic.

While Lisa remains faithful to the original song, she brings her own sparkle and unique spin to a well-known number. Lisa’s rendition of Ya’ll Come follows on from her hugely successful single Apple Jack, also a Parton cover.

Release Date: 27 July 2018

Y'all Come – Single

Time: 2:40

Label: Sharpe Music

Genre: Country

UK iTunes - Spotify

Debut: #2 UK Country iTunes Singles (#369 UK iTunes all-genres)
Debut: #1 IRE Country iTunes Singles (#23 IRE iTunes all-genres)

When you live in the country everybody is your neighbor

On this one thing you can rely

They'll all come to see you and they'll never ever leave you

Y'all come to see us bye and bye

Y'all come (y'all come), y'all come (y'all come)

Oh, you all come to see us when you can

Y'all come (y'all come), y'all come (y'all come)

Oh, you all come to see us now and then

The Glaswegian-born entertainer is based in County Fermanagh, although frequently swaps the snapping Northern Irish wind and rain for sun-soaked Nashville, Texas, for performances, recording and writing sessions.

Previous song-writing trips to the States saw Lisa perform with long-time friends Gene Watson and Larry Gatlin at country music’s global capital with stunning performances at the famous Grand Ole Opry. Lisa’s most recent trip has been well documented and can be seen on her Vlogs uploaded via YouTube. Designed to provide a stripped back, behind the scenes view of the “real” Lisa, fans can now catch a glimpse at Lisa’s travel itinerary including studio time, visits to Dollywood and trips to the Rocky Mountain.

Check out the brand new single 'Y'all Come' by the multi talented @LisaMcHughx Download now on iTunes https://t.co/h40zfzdTPU Great tune :) Best of luck from @Promotion_FX #Videopromo #Videoadverts pic.twitter.com/MDXvRPQydB
— Promotion FX (@Promotion_FX) 27 July 2018

A lifelong Dolly fan, Lisa has been steeped in country since childhood. Lisa’s parents are devoted Country fans who introduced her to a wide range of Country music heavy-weights from Shania Twain to Alan Jackson.

With her musical talent developing at break-neck speed, Lisa’s burning ambition to be a country-music star success which led her to quit her job at her father’s construction business in Scotland and move to Ireland. Lisa rapidly rounded up a backing band and began to tour the Country-music live circuit. Her seductive and enticing live performances soon accumulated an army of fans and has seen her become the most touted and talked about star in country-music.

Lisa has won an enormous number of awards and accolades throughout her illustrious career including the prestigious ‘Female Entertainer’ and ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ for five consecutive years on the spin.

Lisa is a prolific recording artist, boasting an extensive discography containing 7 albums including WILDFIRE which reached number 7. Her album #Country went straight into the top 10 of the Irish charts, peaking at number 3.

#LISALIVE, McHugh’s sixth album, accompanied by her first live DVD was recorded live at a sold-out Marketplace Theatre in Armagh. Her latest album, WHO I AM (Sharpe Music | Amazon UK – UK iTunes), released on 6 Oct. 2017, features the co-written stand-out song Country Girl, which has received widespread critical and audience acclaim. The album debuted at #2 on UK iTunes Country Album Chart (#37 overall UK Albums chart) and as of Mon Oct 9, 2017 was at #5 (#71 overall UK Albums chart).

On the Official UK Country Album Top 20 it made a debut at #10 and climbed to a #7peak (Chart Week Ending 26 October 2017) by the chart frame dated Jan 4, 2018 it had spent 7 weeks on the chart holding a #11 position!

Lisa is an all-round entertainer. Alongside her celebrated music career, she is also a highly accomplished TV presenter. The multi-talented artist has previously had her own hit TV series On The Road With Lisa and she also co-presented the Irish TV awards broadcast live, globally.

Lisa McHugh’s ever-expanding legions of fans are eagerly anticipating her next move. After returning from Nashville armed with new material and with shows booked throughout the UK and Ireland, Lisa’s busy 2018 schedule is crammed with excitement and possibilities.

LIVE IRISH DATES

Sat 28th July/ Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon

Fri 3rd Aug/ Cahersivenn Festival, Kerry

Sat 4th Aug/ Charlestown Festival, Mayo

Sun 5th Aug/ Shoreline Music Festival, Enniskillen

Mon 6th Aug/ Clonmany Festival, Clonmany

Wed 8th Aug/ Tubercurry Old Fair Day, Sligo

Fri 10th Aug/ Olderfleet, Larne

Sat 11th Aug/ Racket Hal, Roscrea

Sun 12th Aug/ Woodlands Hotel, Adare

Sat 18th Aug/ Kesh Carnival, Kesh

Fri 24th Aug/ Drumkeeran Festival, Leitrim