SCOTCOUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

This year's Irish Post Country Awards were be held in Derry on September 11th. The main awards are voted on by the public, and broadcast worldwide online by TG4 & Irish TV's Facebook page.
The winners (in red) and nominees were:

Lifetime Achievement Award    Susan McCann

Best Country Newcomer
Jordan Mogey
Aiden Clerkin
The Ward Sisters
Ciaran Rosney

Best Country Video
Olivia Douglas - Leaving Tipperary - watch it here 
Lisa McHugh - Who I Am
Derek Ryan - Homeland
Nathan Carter - This Song Is For You

Best Country Female
Olivia Douglas
Lisa McHugh
Philomena Begley
Cliona Hagan

Best Country Male
Patrick Feeney
Nathan Carter
Derek Ryan
Johnny Brady

Best Country Single
Derek Ryan - Hayley Jo
Cliona Hagan - Born To Run
Stuart Moyles - Westport Town
Lisa McHugh - Who I Am

Best Country Album 
Dominic Kirwan - Country Favourites
Philomena Begley - My Life, My Music, My Memories
Derek Ryan - The Fire
Cliona Hagan - Secret Love

Best Country Songwriter
Shunie Crampsey
Derek Ryan
Johnny Brady
Don Mescall