Dublinlive.ie has teamed up with popular country singing star Nathan Carter to give one up-and-coming artist the opportunity to support him on his forthcoming Irish summer tour – and Kildare's Megan O'Neill is shortlisted for Nathan's 'Search for a Star'!
But she needs your support - and voting closes at 10am on May, 2 next.
"Having received hundreds of entries over the past few weeks, our judging panel had the mammoth task of whittling these down to the top 10 semi-finalists" wrote Dublinlive.ie
"Now it's up to you to decide which of our top 10 will go through to the final and be in with the chance of supporting Nathan on his upcoming summer tour"
Log onto https://www.dublinlive.ie/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/nathan-carter-search-star-shortlist-14573375 and see Megan's video performance amongst the finalists. You can vote by scrolling to the bottom of the article and select the name of your favourite act.
The five artists with the highest number of votes will go through to the final, where they will be combined with five finalists from Belfast Live and a judging panel to select the winner.
Megan O'Neill, rising country star
Megan, how hails from Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare has confirmed June 8 as the release date for her new 'Ghost of You' album. To coincide with this announcement 'Without' is now available as a single and continues the high standard of Megan's previous two singles 'Ghost of You' and 'Why I Need You'.
Megan has been based in London for the past few years, and is now a hot artist on the live circuit, having launched her album officially at the well known 229 venue this week, whilst we were in the throes of Punchestown!
Described on Red Guitar Music as: “London-based, Irish singer-songwriter Megan O’Neill, who has captured the attention of media and listeners alike with her recent singles ‘Ghost of You’ and ‘Why I Need You’, has confirmed the June 8 release of her debut full-length solo album ‘Ghost of You’.
“Available to pre-order now, the album includes new single ‘Without’, which was co-written by O’Neill in Nashville last year with Jeff Cohen (Sugarland, The Band Perry, Big & Rich) and Victoria Banks (Lauren Alaina, Sara Evans, The Shires)”. (Order at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ghost-of-you/1356688747?ls=1).
Keep an eye on her Facebook page, she’s still wearing the trademark cowboy boots, and the voice has just gotten better and better….
Kildare Music Lovers, get voting for our girl now, Megan O'Neill for Nathan's Search for a Star!
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Photo Aishling Conway