I knew instantly that this boy was going to become an international sensation. Of course, like many of you I was first introduced to Owen from his Mother’s posting a video of him sitting in their home singing a song called “My Mother”. It was a chance appearance in Coleraine at an outside broadcast of the BBC Radio Ulster Hugo Duncan show in 2015, that instantly showcased the young singer’s natural talent performing “God’s Plan” written by Derek Ryan. I guess that’s when mum and dad noticed how much I loved music and that I had a talent to sing”. My dad sings and plays guitar too and we often sit at home singing together. I’m very lucky that I have such supportive, loving and encouraging parents and my 2 sisters are also fantastic. Especially all the great old American Country legends like Ray Price, Gene Watson etc. “Mum has always had music playing in the house for as long as I can remember. While his Mother Michelle may not sing, Owen shared the following: With no professional training, his main influence was his dad Dessie, who is also an excellent country singer in his own right and his 2 sisters Shauna 21 and Shannon 15 are both very supportive and share the love of country and gospel music. Owen who comes from Coleraine, only started singing 6 years ago when he was just 12 years old.

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