Joining Mario for this week`s profile interview was one of Ireland`s leading country singers - ( not forgetting wee Daniel of course) , the one and only Nathan Carter!

Nathan ( full name -  Nathan Kane Tyrone Anthony Carter!!) is turning 30 this year in May , born in Liverpool but his family originate from Newry in County Down, he shot to fame in Ireland with the massive success of "Wagon Wheel" and has gone on to huge success doing about 120 gigs a year in Ireland, America and Germany.

He has sang with many of his idols along the way and accomplished so much before the grand young age of 30 - but admits his dream duet would be with Ed Sheeran!

I think he`s amazing, I love the way he`s introduced traditional music into his genre.

It could be a match made in heaven!

He kicks off his UK tour next week and also plays three nights  in  Vicar Street Dublin , on  16th, 17th  and 18th July, and Live at the Marquee Cork with special guest Brian Kennedy on 31st May.

For full details check out nathancartermusic.com 

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