SINGER Declan Nerney on The Late Late Show Country Special earlier this year. Photo: Andres PovedaTRIUMPH AND TRAGEDYIrish Country Hall of Fame winner Declan Nerney chats music and lossWITHIN a period of 48 hours, Declan Nerney experienced the most terrific triumph of his singing career and the most devastating tragedy to befall his band last month. Being selected on The Late Late Show for induction into Ireland’s prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame was possibly the highest point of his music career. “It went from the highest high of getting the Irish Country Music Hall of Fame accolade to the lowest low regarding the road crash, which I’m still trying to come to terms with,” began Declan. It will be there every night that we go out to play for the rest of our time,” said Declan, with sadness in his voice…

Source: The Herald November 15, 2023 10:22 UTC