A look at two of the most unique artists that ever graced this isle - Chris Logue and Patrick Mc Cool. The duo made their National debut in 1990 under the guidance of the late Tony Loughman. Appearing on "Seach for a Star" on Live at 3, the band won and went on to success on the Irish country music scene, even appearing at the famous Wembley Country Music Festival and having the chance to record in the famous Fireside Studios in Nashville under the watchful eye of Tom Pick & Porter Wagoner.
Top Rank organisation was the biggest management operation in country music on the island of Ireland in there time from it was established in 1963. Several of the biggest names in the business operated out of the Top Rank stable including Big Tom, Philomena Begley, Susan McCann, Paddy Cole, Hugo Duncan, Brian Coll and many more.The company owned chain of ballrooms and venues across the country, 17 in total.The Top Rank company had its own recording studio and record label Top Spin Records in Castleblayney as well as its own weekly publication, Entertainment News, which had a nationwide distribution bringing readers up to date with all the happenings on the country music circuit.Top Rank is also responsible for promoting and taking some of americas big country stars to Ireland -Porter Wagoner, Charlie Pride, Hank locklin, Johnny Cash, Tom T Hall and many more...
Top Rank organisation was the biggest management operation in country music on the island of Ireland in there time from it was established in 1963. Several of the biggest names in the business operated out of the Top Rank stable including Big Tom,...
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