About Cliona
2016 – 2020
It has been an amazing couple of years for Cliona filled with Awards nights, Festivals, Arenas and Headline Tours
Awarded Female Vocalist of the Year at the prestigious Irish Post Country Music Awards (2017), andΒ Sunday World Female Vocalist of the Year four years running (2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020).Β 2019 was an unforgettable year for Cliona β being announced as a Dancing With The Stars contestant and reaching the Final of the popular show on RTΓ 1.Β Cliona set out with her brand new band and ‘Dance On’ Tour at Easter, with a jam-packed schedule filled with dances, festival slots and performing to a staggering 9,000 country music fans for a second year in a row at the Farmers Bash in the SSE Arena, Belfast. Cliona released brand new album βLittle Darlinβ and new DVD βTravelling Shoesβ before Christmas.
The New Year is already looking bright for Cliona, after winning βFemale Vocalist of the Yearβ for the fourth time in a row at this yearβs Sunday World Awards.

EARLY YEARS
This young lady from County Tyrone’s love for musicΒ started at an early age, and encouraged and supported by her family and teachers, studied music and had her voice trained classically.Β Childhood performances included BBC Radio Ulster, The Grand Opera House Belfast, The Welsh Opera, BBC’s Hearts & Souls TV show and appearances on RTΓ which included The Late Late Toy Show.
Music was never too far away for Cliona – after getting A Levels, Cliona went on to study at Queens University achieving a Music Degree, then on to Edinburgh University, where she qualified as a Secondary Music Teacher.Β 2009 was an exciting year for Cliona, when she got to the finals of RTΓ’s “All Ireland Talent Show”, representing County Tyrone and Northern Ireland.
Cliona loved teaching but she always said “performing and Country Music was in her heart and where she truly wanted to be”.
2016
Since launching in May 2016, Cliona has not only played to her own packed audiences, but also toured with some of the industries greats from Philomena Begley to Derek RyanΒ andΒ Nathan Carter.
The Tyrone songbird hasnβt wasted any time when it has come to the studio either.Β Releasing ten hit singles, including Weβre All Gonna Die Some Day, The Cowboy Yodel Song and a duet with Michael English βCrazy Over Youβ. Her first studio Album released in October 2016 by Sharpe Music,Β βStraight To YouβΒ featured fourteen tracks that was said to be “a must have for any true connoisseur of country music”.
Cliona’s hard work, long hours and dedication to her craft, paid off,Β when she was nominated & won a number of Awards in her first year.Β These included;Β RTΓβs Irish Country Music Awards (ICMA) Best Newcomer, Irish Country Music Radio Newcomer, Tip FM Newcomer, Leinster Entertainment Newcomer, Mid Ulster District Council Civic Award in Recognition of Achievement in Arts and Music, Irish TV Best Newcomer.Β Not to forget her spectacular performance as co-host with Malachi Cush at The Irish TV, Irish Country Music Awards which was broadcast worldwide in May 2016.
2017
2017 was a busy year forΒ Cliona – putting the finishing touches to her second studio album, Secret Love which has since been released under Sharpe Music.Β The first single from the album βLittle Darlinβ was released on 8th September 2017.
In 2017, Cliona was also named Hot Country’s Most Promising New Act and this singing sensation has now been named Female Vocalist of the Year at the prestigious Irish Post Awards.
Clionaβs amazing talents has also brought her to the small screen hosting her very own Country Music Show βKeltic Country Irelandβ.Β Numerous appearances on RTΓ, TV3, TG4 and Irish TV brought attention to her special brand of country music to the masses, including tours in Ireland, England, Scotland and Europe.Β Β Β
2018
At he start of last year, Ciona joined Irish countryβs golden boy Derek Ryan on his hugely successful Irish tour for album The Fire and inΒ February 2018, Cliona won Female Vocalist of the Year for the second year running at the Sunday World Awards. May 2018 saw her once again lift an Award as she given yet another accolade at the Hot Country Awards β this time for βEntertainer of the Yearβ.
June saw Cliona release her brand new album Secret Love which included hits Born To Run, McCarthyβs Party and Stop Cheatinβ On Me, which she performed at a number of festivals over Ireland.
October 12thΒ was a highlight in Clionaβs 2018 diary as she performed to over 8,000 country music fans at the hugely successful Farmers Bash in the SSE Arena, Belfast. Cliona joined fellow Irish country greats Derek Ryan, Lisa McHugh, Johnny Brady and Philomena Begley for an unforgettable night to both Artists and Fans of country music.
Following multiple appearances on RTΓβs The Late Late Show with Ryan Tubridy, Cliona released single Hallelujah at Christmas time as a treat to her dedicated army of fans throughout the year.
2019
2019 was an unforgettable year for Cliona β being announced as a ‘Dancing With The Stars’ contestant, stepping out of her comfort zone and reaching the Final as runner-up onΒ the third series of the popular show on RTΓ One. Cliona spoke of her time on the show, βyou have to always not let fear rule you and hold you backβ¦ thatβs my motto in life. I have not been in my comfort zone when it comes to the dancing, but I gave it my all, everything, blood, sweat and tearsβ, adding that she βcanβt thank the people who showed [her] support enoughβ.Β
Little rest for the Dancing finalist, Cliona spoke of her excitement; βI canβt wait to get back on the roadβ to see her army of dedicated fans, and the people who supported her throughout her dancing journey.Β At Easter, Cliona set with her brand new band and announced her very first headline concert show in the Autumn β The βDance Onβ Tour, visiting venues across Ireland, after a jam-packed schedule in the Summer filled with dances, festival slots and her first trip to Nashville β the home of country music!Β Β
The Late Late Country Show was a memorable milestone inΒ Clionaβs 2019 calendar, performing with her sister Nicole on RTΓβs hit country special. Alongside bucking with Ryan Tubridy ahead of the show on the streets of Dublin. Other performances included The Nolan Show on BBC 1 and interviews on UTV Life, Ireland AM andΒ various Radio shows including RTΓ Radio 1.Β
Before Cliona embarked on her headline concert tour, she launched the βJust Singβ Music projectΒ for school children across Ireland, Β involving a series of workshops directed by Cliona and her creative team βΒ concluding with a performance alongside Cliona on stage, as part of her βDance Onβ theatre tour.
Cliona spoke of theΒ new project,Β βI canβt wait to bring my Just Sing workshops to schools across Ireland. I really want this project to help young people get a kick-start into Arts and Musicβ.Β Stating that having the students perform alongside Cliona as part of her headline theatre concert tourΒ βwill be such a privilegeβ.Β Cliona has always strived to promote music in communities across Ireland, with the aim to inspire the younger generation to take an interest in music.
New single releases β 2019 was the year of new music for Cliona releasing original songs βGet Your Redneck Onβ and βKeepinβ Cool Companyβ before the double-release of her brand new album βLittle Darlinβ and new DVD βTravelling Shoesβ before Christmas. Cliona also teamed up with Derek Ryan for the hit song βOnly Getting Startedβ which rocketed to number 1 on the Irish iTunes Country Chart in less than 24 hours! The pair performed the song live together, as well as βShallowβ taken from the soundtrack to βA Star Is Bornβ originally performed by Bradley Cooper and Lady GaGa, at the 2019 Farmer’s Bash in the SSE Arena, Belfast, after Clionaβs own set filled with songs old and new, to 9,000 country music fans.Β
Cliona spoke of her new album; βIβm hoping that by giving people a better understanding of my songs, and the background to why I went for each one, it will help them get to know me better as a person and an artistβ.
Speaking of the yearΒ ahead, Cliona spoke of her plans; βFor next year, Iβm going to have a short break in the New Year before I go back on the road again doing gigs. Hopefully Iβll get toΒ concentrate more on my own songwriting, and take up whatever opportunities come my way. If 2020 is as good and busy a year as 2019, Iβll be happy!β Β Β
2020
The New Year is already looking bright for Cliona, after winning βFemale Vocalist of the Yearβ for the fourth time in a row, at this yearβs ‘Sunday World Awards’ at the end of January.
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What a fantastic night performing at the @iamnathancarter weekend!
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πWhat a HEN PARTY!!!! π―ββοΈπ―ββοΈπ
Thank you to thee best friends a girl could ask for! I had such an amazing time & felt like a princess!!π πΎπ₯
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What a wonderful way to end our #dollysongbook tour!
I want to thank each and every person that came out to watch our show! We worked so very hard on putting on the best show ever and are beyond proud by the response we have received from everyone and not to mention the shows being sold out was unbelievable!β€οΈβ€οΈ
What a run, and we canβt wait to bring it back very soonβ¦ watch this spaceβ¦#dollysongbook x
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πΈ HAPPY MOTHERS DAYπΈ
To all the wonderful mothers out there and thinking of those who are unfortunately not with us todayπ
Big shout out to my twin Claire Bear, love you very much!β€οΈ
Hope you all have a wonderful day π
#mothersday
This is my Uncle Paul, he is Down syndrome and is 58 years of age. He was only given 3 days to live as a baby as he had three holes in his heart, but defied all odds and we are so very lucky and thankful to have him with us to this very day.β€οΈ
He is the kindest, sweetest uncle and has the biggest heart of anyone I know.
Paul cannot speak, but shares his feelings with hugs and kisses and we all would be lost without our Uncle Paul.
Today is WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY & please if you have any change to spare no matter how little please give it towards these beautiful, wonderful children. Myself and my Uncle Paul THANK YOUπ₯°β€οΈ
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Another unbelievable night for the #dollysongbook tour!!!β¨
Waterford you were AMAZING!! Canβt wait to comeback on March 10th 2023 to do it all over again!ππ
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π€©π€©What a NIGHT!!!!π€©π€©ππ
Our first night touring the SOLD OUT DOLLY SONGBOOK show!! ππΊπ»
So proud of all the hard work that has went into the making of this show!πͺ
THANK YOU to all who came to see us celebrate these iconic Dolly songs!!!π
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π33 years young todayπ
Thank you for all the birthday wishes!π₯³ππππ
#birthday #birthdaygirl #33
πΆβ€ SUCH an amazing experience tonight performing 'Jolene' on the @latelaterte Valentine's Day Special, thank you all so much!
We are sooo looking forward to seeing you all on our nationwide Dolly Songbook tour... check out a location near you and get your tickets from the link in the bio! π€©β€πΆ
Happy Sunday everyone!π
Working SO hard on the βDolly Songbookβ Tour & itβs really coming together!!!π€©
Ticketβs are selling FAST!
Whoβs coming & where?π
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Happy Christmas to you all! Hope you have a wonderful day and that Santa brings you something nice π
π² xx
Love Cliona & Simon x
#christmas
Happy one year engagement to the kindest, selfless, sweetest person I know!
Life is so much better with you in it and Iβm so thankful we get to share this journey together!π«
So hereβs to the future enjoying lots of adventures, delicious foods and of course not forgetting some red wine! ππ· π₯°β€οΈ
What a fantastic night celebrating Danielβs 60th birthday on the Late Late Show.
Happy 60th Daniel and thank you for the invite on celebrating your big dayβΊοΈxo
πΆπ TOUR ANNOUNCEMENTπ πΆ
BIG NEWS everyone, I'm very excited to announce #thedollysongbook Nationwide tour coming in March 2022!! We'll be visiting some fantastic locations all over Ireland, from Enniskillen all the way to Killarney, with many more stops along the way in a venue near you. Check out the link in the bio for tickets and locations. π« π
We'll be performing all the classic Dolly Parton hits from our number 1 Album, 'The Dolly Songbook'. ππ I hope you all can join us for a show not to be missed! π
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π½ *NEW MUSIC VIDEO* πΆ
Hello everyone, I'm so happy to share my brand new video for 'Yellow Roses', one of the tracks from 'The Dolly Songbook' & and my version of another classic @dollyparton hit. I had so much fun making this, thanks to @liamgeddesofficial for fantastic video, Des Sheerin at @shedstudiorecording for producing and to Rosette Records & @irishcountrymusic I hope you all enjoy!! ππ΅π₯
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πΆπ THE DOLLY SONGBOOK IS OUT NOW!! π πΆ Hello everyone! I'm happy to let you all know that my new album 'The Dolly Songbook' is OUT NOW!!
You can download the album from iTunes now link in bio
OR
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https://music.apple.com/in/album/the-dolly-songbook/1586013702
I've had so much fun making this, thank you to everyone involved, especially Rosette Records & Des Sheerin of @shedstudiorecording , Longford for the production .
It's a tribute to my favourite music artist Dolly Parton! I've recorded 12 of Dolly's hits and I hope I can make her proud & you all enjoy it! πΆπ
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