Clare Bowen

First Published July 2020 PUTTING MORE GOOD IN THE WORLD When I first had the pleasure of interviewing Australian actress, singer, and songwriter CLARE BOWEN just over three years ago now, the TV show NASHVILLE was at the height of its popularity. And the character played by Clare, that of Scarlett O' Connor, was among the show's central and most-loved … Continue reading Clare Bowen →

Ciarán Rosney

First Published February 2019 "COUNTRY'S COMIN' BACK TO THE FAITHFUL!" Ask me to name one of the true gentlemen of the Irish country music scene, and the name of Ciarán Rosney will be one of the first out of my mouth, every time. Ask me to name the best guitarist in Irish country music, and Ciarán's name will be … Continue reading Ciarán Rosney →

Hayden Panettiere

First Published August 2013 'NASHVILLE' NEON SHINES BRIGHTEST ON PANETTIERE I admit it. My very first thought upon hearing that a drama series based around the lives of fictional country stars in 'Music City' was planned was a very simple but definite one: oh no! My biggest fear, as someone who is a country … Continue reading Hayden Panettiere →

Sabrina Fallon

First Published July 2018 SABRINA'S ALL-SMILING, ALL-SINGING, ALL-DANCING SOUL If you're a country music fan and you haven't yet heard Portumna native Sabrina Fallon sing, then do yourself a favour, and do whatever it takes to change that. Because hearing Sabrina sing will renew your love for country. And then double it, and triple it … Continue reading Sabrina Fallon →

Oti Mabuse

First Published July 2017 STRICTLY SPEAKING, A STAR IN EVERY WAY The funny thing is that before last year I had never watched Strictly Come Dancing. I'm sure I flicked onto it sometimes, but only while searching for something I would have considered entertaining! So I'm equally sure I would have, after a quick roll … Continue reading Oti Mabuse →