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“… seamlessly blends his Irish roots with his love and understanding of country music and his gift for storytelling.” –Holler Magazine
– Added to Smooth Country’s playlist from w/c Jan 20th
– BBC Radio 2’s ‘Country Show with Bob Harris’ – key quote from Bob Harris: Gareth “is going to be a big star.”
– One of Absolute Radio Country’s ‘Spotlight Tracks of the Week’ from w/c Jan 20th
-BBC Radio 1 Future Pop Radio Play”…positions him among an elite group of artists who have shaped the country music genre.” –Country Music UK
Northern Ireland’s viral sensation Gareth has had a whirlwind 2025 so far, announcing his publishing deal with BMG, releasing several singles via Walk Off Entertainment to critical-acclaim, and embarking on multiple North American and UK tours. Hot off the heels of his C2C London appearance (check out the recap here), which included performances at Countryline, The Wayside, and BBC Radio 2 Indigo Stages and an exclusive Apple Event. Additionally he interviewed with Absolute Country, Smooth Country, and BBC Radio 1 with Jodi Bryant; one special performance saw Gareth bring his mom onstage at BBC 2 to dedicate the song, “Quiet in This House,” which he had written for her. Gareth continues his upward trajectory with another song from the heart, “Answered Prayer,” out today, March 28th, and has garnered millions of views with this performance video on social media.
He reveals, “‘Answered Prayer’ is for anyone in your life that may have helped you through difficult times… whether that is a family member, a husband, wife, friend, or someone that helped you find beauty in the world. I’m really proud of this song and the message. I think everyone could use a song like this right now.” Born and raised in Castlederg, Northern Ireland, Gareth is gaining serious traction for blending his Irish roots with a love for country music and
storytelling. From his start playing in Northern Ireland pubs for £50 a night, his breakthrough came in 2024 with his viral cover of “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan, which amassed over 25 million views and 15 million streams. The buzz from that cover led to his projects Covers (From Across the Pond) and his debut original EP Changing Seasons, which together have garnered over 25 million streams and significant airplay on stations such as SiriusXM’s The Highway and Absolute Country Radio. His rise has also seen him share stages with Brett Young and The 502s, while earning him a loyal fanbase.
With his signing to BMG and his undeniable talent, Gareth is poised to leave a lasting mark on country music while honoring his roots and storytelling heritage and is heading back to his hometown this weekend to perform a surprise pop-up show at a local pub. Additionally Gareth will embark on a headlining UK tour this April/May and European tour with Kip Moore this May/June.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
04/24/2025 – Cork, IE
04/25/2025 – Dublin, IE
04/26/2025 – Belfast, UK
04/28/2025 – Glasgow, UK
04/30/2025 – Manchester, UK
05/01/2025 – London, UK
05/02/2025 – Amsterdam, NL
05/03/2025 – Hamburg, DE
05/06/2025 – Stockholm, SE
05/07/2025 – Oslo, NO
05/16/2025 – Stockholm, SE
05/17/2025 – Stockholm, SE
05/18/2025 – Oslo, NO
05/21/2025 – Hamburg, DE
05/23/2025 – Cologne, DE
05/24/2025 – Stuttgart, DE
05/25/2025 – Zürich, CH
05/28/2025 – Tilburg, NL
05/30/2025 – Birmingham, UK
05/31/2025 – Leeds, UK
06/01/2025 – Belfast, UK
06/04/2025 – Newcastle, UK
06/05/2025 – Glasgow, UK
06/07/2025 – London, UK
06/08/2025 – Manchester, UK
FULL DETAILS OF ALL UK TOUR DATES ARE ON THE COUNTRY LOWDOWN GIG GUIDE
For More Information on Gareth
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TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@garethmusic