Singer John McNicholl was born and raised in a small village called Foreglen in Derry in the north of Ireland. He is one of 15 children born to Colm and Mary. John’s first taste of stage performance...

Singer John McNicholl was born and raised in a small village called Foreglen in Derry in the north of Ireland. He is one of 15 children born to Colm and Mary. John’s first taste of stage performance began when he was a young boy in his local school. Amateur musicals and plays gave John an opportunity to showcase his early talents for singing and acting and these were noted by many of his tutors. Soon John was being offered more prominent parts in these productions including some lead roles. Later John would join the Foreglen Folk Choirband.

In his teenage years John worked hard in school and grew up listening to great country artists from both America and Ireland. Singers and songwriters for whom John has the greatest respect include country stars such as Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, George Jones, Keith Urban & Leanne Womack. From a young age John would go to see all the big country stars in the Castle Ballroom in Dungiven near his home town.

John took a very different path a few years ago deciding he would become a chef. He achieved a promising status in this new career but his hunger to get on the road and perform some of his most loved songs was too great to shy away from. A little over three years ago John gave up his love of cooking to pursue his passion for music. With the support of his established artist manager Bob Condon, John set about recording his first album (“Something Old Something New”) and travelling around the country to do his first live performances since his schooldays. John’s welcoming stage presence and natural vocal technique began to impress audiences that grew in size and enthusiasm rapidly.

In 2001 John was the proud recipient of the Best Newcomer Award from Country Music UK. Among other great highlights of John’s singing career to date include sharing a stage with Daniel O’ Donnell and Sir Cliff Richard at the Kincasslagh Festival, County Donegal. John also played support to the legendary Sir. Elton John.

Albums number two (“What’s A Guy Gotta Do”) and three (“Irish Collection – Volume 1”) ensured that John is now a household name of the Irish country music scene. Grateful for the support of friends, family and fans John now delivers his first DVD release entitled “John McNicholl”. On one of his numerous visits to the United States, John decided he wanted to share the experience of his travels with his listeners and friends. The DVD brings John’s songs to the screen and shows him how he really is, spending time on the road, travelling around Ireland and also further afield. The luxury double pack DVD & CD features some of John’s favourite tracks taken from his four albums to date.

Join John on his journeys and enjoy!