Musician Keith Harkin has got a big thumbs up from country superstar Billy Ray Cyrus this week to celebrate the anniversary of a classic song.
Billy Ray Cyrus
This year marks the 25th anniversary since the release of catchy country anthem Achy Breaky Heart by Cyrus. The iconic song became his signature track and helped bring him to stardom through country radio airplay.
Singer and musician Keith Harkin from Inishowen is a star in his own right in the USA and beyond. He has toured around the world as a solo artist and as a lead soloist in Celtic Thunder, amassing an army of loyal fans along the way.
Billy Ray Cyrus asked Keith to cover Achy Breaky Heart in honour of the anniversary, and this version has clearly impressed him.
Yesterday Cyrus premiered Keith’s cover saying: “I LOVE this cut! From Nashville to Ireland. Crank it up!”
The cover has been widely praised by country fans and Keith’s loyal followers, known as the Harkin Army.
Keith was delighted to get the seal of approval from Cyrus: “I’m over the moon with the opportunity and had so much fun putting my Irish spin on the song,” he said.
Fans of the internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, are in for a special treat as the group announces their brand-new show, An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder touring Australia in March 2026. This unique production will bring audiences a heartfelt celebration of the group’s most beloved songs while reuniting past and present members for an unforgettable evening of music, memories, and camaraderie.
An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder is more than just a concertit’s a journey through the group’s incredible legacy. Featuring a carefully curated set list of their greatest hits, this show will showcase the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads, and electrifying performances that have made Celtic Thunder a household name.
From classic Irish folk songs to contemporary favourites, audiences can expect to hear the anthems that have defined Celtic Thunder’s illustrious career. What makes this show even more special is the reunion of familiar faces. Over the years, Celtic Thunder has been home to some of the finest vocalists in the world, and An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder will see Emmet, Damian, Neil and Ronan perform some of Celtic Thunder’s greatest songs.
Longtime fans will be thrilled to see their favorite voices come together, blending their talents in an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia.
