PRESENTED BY PAULINE FREEMAN
FILMED ON LOCATION AT THE MORGAN HOTEL IN TEMPLE BAR, DUBLIN
Barry Tierney is a singer/songwriter of world wide respect. He has won countless international songwriting awards including the prestigious International Songwriting Contest (2008) in London where he was described as a "Genius" by such songwriters as Robin Gibbs of the Bee Gees. Although no formal education, Barry has written with some of the worlds best songwriters including Alan Glass, himself a two time Grammy award winner. Now only 21, Barry has toured the world including the U.S.A and Europe sharing stages with Mick Flannary, John Spillane and other great artists.
Barry has recorded with the likes of blues legend Freddie White ,Pat Crowley and Sam Clauge amongst other great musicians.
In July 2010 Barry's single "Love Is Sweeter Than Wine" reached NO.1 in the Irish download charts and received wide spread airplay in the Republic as well as the north of Ireland. Although it moved away from his roots of cont./folk it proved a huge hit with his fans.
Barry's first commercial album is due for release in early 2011 and comprises of live recordings and duets .
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