Mike Denver

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Mike Denver
Birth nameMichael Fallon
Also known asThe Galway Boy
Born (1978-06-15) 15 June 1978 (age 45) [1]
Portumna, County Galway, Ireland
Genres Country and Irish
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsSharpe Music
Website themikedenverband.com

Michael Fallon (born 15 June 1980 in Portumna, County Galway), known as Mike Denver, is an Irish country singer.

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Career

Starting touring at age 16, he later on met manager Willie Carty who signed him. Denver recorded his first album Wings to Fly in 2003. In 2008, he recorded a song with George Jones titled "The Real Deal". He has released a number of albums. His 2016 album Cut Loose reached No.1 in the Irish album charts. Denver was awarded Entertainer of the Year in 2016. [2]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Live and special releases

Singles

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References

  1. "Mike Denver". Apple. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  2. Mike Denver and George Jones – The Real Deal. Sharpe Music Ireland
  3. Uppercut Productions (3 April 2017). "Mike Denver Nancy Mulligan" via YouTube.