Muireann Bradley

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Muireann Bradley is an Irish musician who plays country blues. [1] [2] [3] She appeared on Jools' Annual Hootenanny on 31 December 2023. [4] [5] Following her appearance on the show, her album I Kept These Old Blues entered the top ten of the UK Albums Download Chart. [6] [7]

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References

  1. "Muireann Bradley: I Kept These Old Blues – Exciting first steps of a Donegal country blues prodigy". The Irish Times.
  2. Lewrypublished, Fraser (3 January 2024). "Watch teenage Irish country blues sensation Muireann Bradley cover When The Levee Breaks". louder.
  3. Thompson, Gareth (17 November 2023). "Muireann Bradley – I Kept These Old Blues (Album Review)". Folk Radio UK.
  4. "Donegal teen Muireann Bradley says Hootenanny slot 'like a dream'". BBC News. 2 January 2024.
  5. "Irish teen says performing on Hootenanny was 'amazing'". 2 January 2024 via www.rte.ie.
  6. Donaghy, Gerard. "Irish teen enters British Album Downloads Chart Top-10 after Jools Holland appearance". The Irish Post.
  7. Writer, Staff (4 January 2024). "Teen star Muireann is No.1 and 'trending' in Ireland and UK!". Donegal Daily.