The Late Late Show Country Music Special Line-Up Revealed: Ashley Campbell, Nathan Carter and Una Healy

The Late Late Show Country Music Special returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Friday night at 9.35pm, featuring a star-studded lineup of Irish and international artists, as reported by RTÉ. Host Patrick Kielty will lead the annual themed broadcast, which celebrates its decade-long tradition of showcasing country music performances, interviews, and cross-genre collaborations.

Patrick Kielty Welcomes Ashley Campbell and Nathan Carter to the RTÉ Studio

American singer-songwriter Ashley Campbell will appear live from Nashville, joining Kielty to discuss touring with her late father, Glen Campbell, and her memories of Shane MacGowan visiting backstage, according to RTÉ. Campbell is set to perform a rendition of her father’s classic song, Gentle On My Mind. Country music singer Nathan Carter will perform his new single, Walk on Faith, taken from his upcoming album Doing Alright, as detailed by live95fm.ie. Carter will also discuss his upcoming career milestone of performing at Carnegie Hall in New York this Halloween. Evoke.ie noted that the evening will kick off with a surprise performance from several major names in Irish country music.

Cliona Hagan Leads Tribute to Dolly Parton and Una Healy Returns for Special Crossover Performance

Kielty will be joined by Cliona Hagan and other Irish country music artists to honor the life and career of music icon Dolly Parton, sharing stories about her connection to Ireland and performing her most popular songs, as outlined by RTÉ. Hotpress added that Una Healy, who helped launch The Late Late Show Opening Act search and served on its judging panel earlier in the year, will return to the studio. Healy will perform a major country crossover hit alongside Clodagh Lawlor and Claudia Buckley.

Jesse Sludds, who won The Late Late Show Opening Act competition in April and subsequently performed before 25,000 fans opening for Shania Twain at Thomond Park in July, will announce the release of his new single, Dear Home, according to live95fm.ie. Evoke.ie confirmed that additional performers appearing on the night include Jimmy Buckley, Sandy Kelly, David James, Trudi Lalor, and Ciarán Rosney.

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Evoke.ie noted that the annual special remains one of the best-loved episodes of the chat show franchise, drawing dedicated audiences since its inception over ten years ago.