Shirley's Summer Sesh

Lauren McCrory

Lauren McCrory is returning to the country scene with her latest single ‘A Whole Lotta Little’ Originally written and recorded by Tennessee’s Emily Ann Roberts. Lauren who won TG4’S Glortire back in 2017 is coming back to the industry with a brand-new sound and attitude. The 25yr old who hails from Galbally in Co. Tyrone is delighted to be returning to the scene after taking a 5-year break.

Lauren was no stranger to the stage during her younger career having performed alongside the biggest names in the industry such as Nathan Carter, Derek Ryan, Lisa Mc Hugh and Philomena Begley. Lauren was involved in many events and award shows, including Hot Country TV Awards night and TG4’S Irish Post Country Music Awards where she also received an award for ‘BEST FEMALE NEWCOMER’.

At the ripe age of 13 Lauren preformed at Letterkenny’s Country Fest where she was given the opportunity to record her debut album. She later went on to win several country music competitions such as the 2015 ‘Sounds like country’ competition and TG4’S Glor tire back in 2017. From this she released her singles ‘Wrong night’, ‘Redneck Woman’ and ‘the Time has come’. Lauren is currently working on her forthcoming album which is due to be released in the early months of 2023. 

Throughout the last 5 years Lauren has been touring Ireland/UK with the well-known Irish musical ‘Blood Upon The Rose’. Lauren plays the iconic role of Grace Gifford and has performed to sold out audiences in venues such as the Olympia theatre Dublin, Belfast Grand Opera house and London’s Eventium Apollo. The production plays Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on the 25th/26th of November with intentions of an American tour within the next few years.

Lauren is also a well-established wedding ceremony singer who travels all of Ireland to provide vocals for many happy couples. Most recently Lauren sang for her 2017 Glor tire mentor Barry Kirwan and was delighted to be a part of such a special day. Her diary for 2023 has reached full capacity with limited dates remaining for 2024 and already has enquiries for 2025.

This Single was recorded in Spout Studios and produced by Jonathon Owens. Whole Lotta Little will be available to request on all radio stations from this Thursday and all social media platforms from Friday. In the next few weeks Lauren will be filming a music video which will be available on all Country Music Stations come the new year. Lauren is delighted to be returning to the scene and wants to thank all Radio DJ’S and anyone who is contributing to the release of “A Whole Lotta Little’ 

Tiernán Heffron