Derek Ryan

Garryhill, County Carlow, singer-songwriter Derek Ryan has become one of country music’s leading entertainers, performing self-penned hits along with a sprinkling of country classics which has taken him to the top of the charts in both Britain and Ireland. 

Derek’s rise to stardom on the country scene has been at a phenomenal rate, with few other country stars having made such an impact.

With two Irish Number One albums, sell-out shows at home and abroad and fistfuls of music awards to his name, including Entertainer Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Best Live Performer. But he is perhaps proudest of the award-winning recognition for his song writing abilities at the Sunday World and Irish Country Music Awards.

Dozens of artists including evergreen multi-million selling star Daniel O’Donnell underlined the industry wide admiration for Derek’s song writing talents by recording versions of his track God’s Plan.