Ireland’s country music ambassador to Tennessee, Roly Daniels, is all set to lead a 10-day guided tour to Nashville, Memphis and Branson from 5-14 May. Roly is delighted with his new role and is looking forward to the tour. Contact 01-8173592.

Peter McCloskey has launched his new cd, Enter My Heart. Peter is from Feeny in Co Derry and the 12-track album was produced by Joe McNamee.

Paddy Newman has just released his debut album. Waltz on the Pier features 16 tracks on the piano accordion and was recorded by well-known country singer Frank McCaffrey.

It has been over 40 years since Muriel Day played in the west of Ireland, but she went down an absolute treat at the Westport Woods Hotel. The Down singer, who was the first lady to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest (1969), was part of the Philomena Begley Festival celebrations.

Pat McKenna’s new video will be aired on The Phil Mack Country Show. Pat recorded the dvd of his latest single, Who Hung Out The Stars Over Texas Tonight, at the Drumcoura Western Ranch, Co Leitrim.

Joe Forde hails from Corrandulla, Co Galway, and his debut album contains a selection of popular traditional songs. His current single is called The Promise.