Mary Duff

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Mary Duff
Born (1964-07-19) 19 July 1964 (age 61)
County Meath, Ireland
Genres Country
folk
OccupationMusician
Years active1987–present
SpousePaul McKenna (divorced)
Website maryduffmusic.com

Mary Duff is an Irish country, pop and folk singer.

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Duff was Meath person of the year in 1990. In 1997 she was voted best Irish female vocalist. In 1998, 1999 and 2000 she was voted country music’s best British female vocalist. [1]

Early life

Mary Duff was born to farmer parents on July 26, 1965, in Drumlish, County Longford, Ireland.

Her family were passionate about Irish traditional music. Duff was exposed to music from a young age and enjoyed singing and performing. [2]

Career

Duff’s rise to fame began in the 1990s when she was discovered by Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell. O'Donnell invited her to perform with him on his television show. Duff became a regular on the show and soon began touring with Daniel. She quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented singers in Ireland, and her popularity began to grow beyond the country’s borders. [2]

Duff and O'Donnell parted ways as a duo in 2019. Duff has said "I wanted to experiment more with songs and do a wider variety of songs, not necessarily ones that would have suited his audience." [3]

Duff has collaborating with other musicians, including Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, and George Hamilton IV. [2]

Personal life

Duff married her manager, Paul McKenna; they have two children together and are now divorced. [1] She is a private person. She is a devout Catholic. [2]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
AUS
[4] 		UK
[5]
Love Someone Like Me
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: Ritz (RITZLP0044)
——
Winning Ways
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Ritz (RITZCD112)
——
Silver and Gold
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: Ritz (RITZCD066)
——
Just Lovin' You
  • Released: 1995
  • Label: Ritz (RITZCD075)
——
Timeless
(with Daniel O'Donnell)
  • Released: March 1996
  • Label: Ritz (RITZBCD707)
—13
  • BPI: Silver [6]
Shades of Blue
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Ritz (RITZCD082)
——
Heartbreaker
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Rosette Records (ROSCD2029)
——
Just a Country Girl
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Rosette Records (ROSCD2048)
——
Time After Time
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Rosette Records (ROSCD2063)
——
Together Again
(with Daniel O'Donnell)
  • Released: November 2007
  • Label: Rosette (ROSCD2090)
666
Voice of an Angel
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: BIG JO-KE Music
——
Changing Lanes
  • Released: May 2016
  • Label: ISG Records / Venus (ISGRVEN003)
——
Turn Back the Years
  • Released: 2019
  • Label: Rosette Records (ROSCD2777)
——

Charting compilation albums

List of charting compilation albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[4] 		UK
[5]
The Ultimate Collection
  • Released: September 2005
  • Label: DMG TV (DMGTV019)
—52

Singles

List of charting singles, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
AUS
[4] 		UK
[5]
"Secret Love"
(with Daniel O'Donnell)		1995—28Timeless
"Timeless"
(with Mary Duff)		1996—32

References

  1. 1 2 Mccann, Paul Francis (20 July 2005). "Off The Cuff With Mary Duff". Paul Francis McCann. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "When was Irish singer Mary Duff born? - TravelAsker". 7 June 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  3. ↑ Walsh, Kayla (11 February 2021). "Mary Duff says people have accused her of having an affair with Daniel O'Donnell". RSVP Live. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  5. 1 2 3 "Mary Duff | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  6. 1 2 "British album certifications – Daniel O'Donnell". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 3 November 2020.Select albums in the Format field. Type Daniel O'Donnell in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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