composer Neil Sedaka,and then switching gears as he opens for Philadelphia soul group, The Stylistics throughout November and December. He is excited to share a stage with these legendary acts as he brings his music to new audiences around the world.

Pete Kennedy is the walking, talking, singing embodiment of how the world sees the people of Ireland—repeatedly bouncing back from tragedy and finding Stellar inspiration in music. After a lifetime of working solely to support his family, Pete was finally able to pursue his love of music in 2008. Forging his path by playing local pubs in Germany and the UK, Pete began to make a name for himself in the world of country music. His entrepreneurial style resulted in the formation of his own label, KEMC Records and his first EP. From there, he caught the eye of CMR Nashville’s Lee Williams, who brought Pete to Nashville to play his first show at Cadillac Ranch as a representative of Ireland for the International Artist Showcase prior to the 2011 CMA Awards. He has since released his first album,The Nashville Sessions Volume 1, which has received critical acclaim and was named UK Album of the Year at the 2012 British Country Music Awards.

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Pete Kennedy at the BIC 20/10/2012....

It was great to meet up again with my good friend Lee Williams , at the BIC, who had arranged a ticket for me to see the Legendary Neil Sedaka, what a treat. It was a great night and I was particularly impressed by the support act Pete Kennedy , who is fast making a big name for himself both here and in the U.S. where he spends much of his time, writing and recording. I have had to open a couple of concerts to large audiences in large halls in my time and it can be very daunting , especially when you are not the main attraction.

Measuring in at 6' 5' in his Nashville , Tennessee Country boots and armed only with his trusted guitar, he delivered a balanced selection of his own original material in a truly seasoned and accomplished way , giving a performance worthy of the Gran old Opry itself. He was modest and in his softly spoken and charming Irish way he respectfully tipped his hat to Mr Sedaka and also to the audience of 3000, for allowing him into their hearts and minds for his own contribution. The audience responded warmly to him and his obvious talent.
I have heard that Pete was Neil Sedaka's personal choice as a support act. It is no wonder. I had the chance to meet Pete after the show where he was surrounded by new won fans and was busy signing copies of his latest album. He seems a warm and sincere guy. I had the feeling that I was watching the start of his very successful and long career in music. I truly hope so.

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Irish Singer/Songwriter Pete Kennedy Set to Open for Neil Sedaka and The Stylistics

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Dan Harr

Ireland’s own Pete Kennedy is packing his bags and traveling to the UK for a 3-month international tour. Pete will be joining the Neil Sedaka tour for nine shows in October and then will be jumping on tour with Philadelphia soul group, The Stylistics, on their UK tour for 18 dates throughout November and early December.

Wrapping up production for his music video, “I Am The One” in Nashville, TN last month, Pete is looking forward to a busy autumn with back-to-back UK tours. “It’ll be nice to be busy again,” said Kennedy. “We had a busy May and June in Nashville – first writing the songs with some of Nashville’s hit songwriters, then recording The Nashville Sessions Volume 2 and performing at a large portion of CMA Fest.”

Has there been any downtime? “Not really,” laughs Pete. “Just enough time to catch my breath and rehearse for the upcoming tours. Both of these acts—Neil Sedaka, and The Stylistics are legendary. We’ll have a lot to live up to and make audiences happy.”

Sedaka, pop singer/pianist/composer, whose career has spanned nearly 55 years, had had hits including “Laughter In The Rain” and “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.” Pete will open all 10 dates in the UK, from 6th October through 24th October.

The Stylistics was one of the best-known Philadelphia soul groups of the seventies, and they continue to please audiences with hits like “You Make Me Feel Brand New” and “Stop, Look, Listen (To My Heart).” Pete will open all 18 dates in the UK from 1st November through 2nd December, including 21st November at The IndigO2 in London.

“We’ve had some great success over the past year, but it’s nothing compared to being able to support these legendary artists,” said Pete. “I’m going to learn a lot!”

For more information, and complete tour itinerary visit, www.petekennedy.net

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Pete Kennedy Takes Home UK Album of the Year at the 2012 British Country Music Awards

Joining the ranks of fellow nominees such as Lady Antebellum, Toby Keith and Taylor Swift, Irish country music sensation Pete Kennedy was honored to take home UK Album of the Year for The Nashville Sessions Volume 1 at the British Country Music Awards on Sunday. Pete was also nominated for Song of the Year for his upcoming single off of the album, “I Am The One.”

Pete was presented UK Album of the Year by the special guest of the evening and country music sensation, Sonia Leigh. “To be awarded for doing what I love is a dream come true,” said Pete. “My fellow nominees all have great albums as well and I was truly humbled to have taken home the award.”

Other award winners from the night included Toby Keith for International Act of the Year, Travellin Rose for UK Horizon Act of the Year and Nancy Ann Lee for UK Female Vocalist of the Year.

Pete will be traveling to Nashville, TN on Wednesday, September 5th to shoot his official music video for the BCM Song of the Year nomination “I Am The One.” The video is set to be released in late September along with The Nashville Sessions Volume 1 on September 17th to UK radio. Joining singing legend Neil Sadaka for his UK tour in October, and Philadelphia soul group, The Stylistics for their UK tour throughout November and early December, Pete is in store for many more musical career highlights!

Pete recently played the 101.8 WCR-FM Acoustic Stage at Wolvestock 18 in Wolverhampton, the UK’s largest country music festival. In the September 2012 issue of Up Country Magazine the reviewer wrote – “I went to see Irish heartthrob, Pete Kennedy, perform and I can assure you this young man will go far with his good looks personality and overall very good voice!”

For more information on Pete or to listen to the award winning album, please visit www.petekennedy.net.

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Pete Kennedy Takes Home UK Album of the Year at the 2012 British Country Music Awards

Other award winners from the night included Toby Keith for International Act of the Year, Travellin Rose for UK Horizon Act of the Year and Nancy Ann Lee for UK Female Vocalist of the Year.

Pete will be traveling to Nashville, TN on Wednesday, September 5th to shoot his official music video for the BCM Song of the Year nomination “I Am The One.” The video is set to be released in late September along with The Nashville Sessions Volume 1 on September 17th to UK radio. Joining singing legend Neil Sadaka for his UK tour in October, and Philadelphia soul group, The Stylistics for their UK tour throughout November and early December, Pete is in store for many more musical career highlights!

Pete recently played the 101.8 WCR-FM Acoustic Stage at Wolvestock 18 in Wolverhampton, the UK’s largest country music festival. In the September 2012 issue of Up Country Magazine the reviewer wrote – “I went to see Irish heartthrob, Pete Kennedy, perform and I can assure you this young man will go far with his good looks personality and overall very good voice!”

For more information on Pete or to listen to the award winning album, please visit www.petekennedy.net.

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Irish Singer/Songwriter Pete Kennedy

Signs with SESAC

Continuing his growth in the music industry, Pete Kennedy recently signed with the America's fastest-growing performing rights organization, SESAC.

Kennedy’s American rights administration is now managed by SESAC, however he will continue with IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organisation) for international performing rights licensing. “We love what Pete is writing, and he’ll fit in with our diverse repertoire of writers. We are looking forward to working with Pete here at SESAC and we’re very happy to have him in our family,” says Timothy Blocksom, Radio Performance Manager/Director—Tracking Technologies at SESAC.

“Everything about SESAC says ‘class,’” said Pete. “They’re on top of their game and I’m proud to be affiliated with them.”

Pete Kennedy’s debut EP, “Nashville Sessions Volume 1” contained all self-penned songs, and was released to Ireland and the UK early this year. Pete was in Music City most recently in May and June to write and record the follow-up: “Nashville Sessions Volume 2.” The EP features co-writes with some of Nashville’s rising stars including, former American Idol contestant Ayla Brown, Corey Wagar, Canadian Jessica Ridley; as well as successful songwriters Beau Fuller, Lynn Wilbanks, Cece DuBois, Jan Buckingham, Bob McGilpin and Jo-Leah Wallace Tilbury.

“Nashville Sessions Volume 1” has been nominated for Album of the Year, and the single “I Am The One” has been nominated for Song Of The Year in the 2012 British Country Music Awards, taking place in London on Sunday September 2^nd 2012. Pete is hoping for the same kind of success with the release of “Nashville Sessions Volume 2,” due in early 2013.

This global singer/songwriter has toured throughout Ireland, Germany and the UK, and will join Neil Sedaka’s UK tour in October, then hook up with The Stylistics for their UK tour in November and December.

For more information on Pete, please visit www.petekennedy.net.

About SESAC: SESAC is one of three performing rights organizations in the United States that embodies the rights that songwriters and publishers have for their music performances. SESAC internationally represents every genre of music including those of Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott and many others. “SESAC’s creative staff provides affiliated songwriters and publishers with a level of service and attention unparalleled in the industry.” Visit www.SESAC.com for more information.

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Irish Singer/Songwriter Pete Kennedy To Play Wolvestock

Songwriting. Recording. Now, Pete Kennedy is set to play the UK’s number-one Country Music Festival, Wolvestock 18, this weekend in Wolverhampton.

Kennedy will play the 101.8 WCR-FM Acoustic Stage on Saturday from 3 until 4 pm. Wolvestock takes place Saturday and Sunday at East Park, Hickman Avenue in Wolverhampton. Admission is free.

After a busy May and June in Nashville, Tennessee, writing and recording his second EP, as well as making several live appearances during CMA Music Festival, Pete is happy to be performing in the UK again. “Nashville is always great—and it’s nice to bring all of my Nashville experiences to audiences in the UK and Ireland. They’re so appreciative. Wolvestock is a big festival, and I like that people can bring their whole family. Admission is free so it’s affordable. We can’t wait to get on stage!”

Wolvestock 18 is Kennedy’s only UK date planned for the summer, although two larger UK tours are planned for later in the autumn.

Pete Kennedy’s debut album, Nashville Sessions Volume 1, has been nominated for Album Of The Year, and the single “I Am The One” is nominated for Song Of The Year at the 2012 British Country Music Awards. Nashville Sessions Volume 2 is due for international release later this year.

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CMA Music Festival 2012: A Week-long Tour de Force

For Ireland’s Pete Kennedy

For international singer/songwriter Pete Kennedy, CMA Music Festival 2012 was more than just a chance to connect with fans from around the world; it was a realization of everything he has worked towards for the past year. It was a weeklong tour de force of recording, modeling, performing, interviewing, meeting with fans, learning and deal making. It was a high-octane dream-come-true for this native of the Republic of Ireland.

Kennedy has enjoyed chart success in the UK and his native Ireland, but there’s no way it could have prepared him for the whirlwind of his first CMA Music Festival schedule.

Following an intense two weeks in May, writing with some of Nashville’s most in-demand songwriters, Pete Kennedy returned to Music City just prior to the beginning of CMA Music Festival to record his Nashville Sessions Volume 2.

In addition to performances at The CMA Global Artist Party, Hard Rock Café Nashville, and Bridgestone Arena (accompanied each time by Grammy Award-winner Brad Davis on guitar), Pete managed performances at The Commodore Grille, Whiskey Bent (Operation Troop Aid benefit show), That’s Cool in Franklin, and Puckett’s in downtown Nashville. And that was just the music!

Pete Kennedy’s latest Nashville visit included a photo shoot—wearing clothing designed and created by iconic designer-to-the-stars, Manuel; the CMT Awards; interviews with press from around the world…as well as an autograph session with fans at the Digital Rodeo booth in the Convention Center.

There was also some time to do business as well. Kennedy has signed a sponsorship deal with Nashville’s Music City Taxi. The commercial can be seen at www.musiccitycab.com.

What were the highlights? Drawing a deep breath, Kennedy exclaimed, "wow, where do I begin?! It’s all been fantastic. A couple of things really knocked me for six. One was being presented with a letter from Ireland’s Consul General Paul Gleeson, which thanked me for representing Ireland and joining the ranks of all of the great artists from our country. The other was a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the Tennessee State Museum where I was shown artifacts from Irish regiments that took part in the American Civil War. During the tour I was presented with an official letter from the museum, thanking me for my contribution to Irish culture in Tennessee. Both presentations took my breath away.”

Pete Kennedy has returned to Ireland but hopes to make it back to Nashville in July to shoot a video for his next single.

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Ireland’s Pete Kennedy Wraps Up Two Weeks of Songwriting in Nashville

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dan Harr

Pete Kennedy, who has been enjoying chart success both in the UK and his native Ireland, has just wrapped up an intense two-weeks in Nashville co-writing with some of the city’s top songwriters.

Pete jetted back to Ireland this past Sunday to sit down with his manager and determine which songs will complete his upcoming album. “At this point, choosing is going to be difficult,” says this international troubadour. “We came up with some great songs, and what an honour it’s been to meet these folks. I can’t wait to write with them again.”

During these busy 14 days in Music City, Pete has written with former American Idol contestant Ayla Brown, country music’s latest rockin’ phenomenon Corey Wagar, Canadian songstress Jessica Ridley as well as successful songwriters Beau Fuller (Jimmie Van Zant), Lynn Wilbanks, Cece DuBois, Jan Buckingham (Lee Greenwood), Bob McGilpin and Jo-Leah Wallace Tilbury. Jan commented, “Pete’s a modern-day Neil Diamond. With the melodies and stories of a troubadour master coupled with his good looks and Irish charm, Pete should be unstoppable!”

This global singer/songwriter has toured throughout Ireland, Germany and the UK, and will be returning to Nashville the end of this month to complete work on his current album. He’ll also be making appearances during the CMA Music Festival at the CMA’s Global Showcase, the Music & Fashion event at the Hard Rock Café and a performance inside the Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, June 7th.

Pete Kennedy’s debut EP, “The Nashville Sessions Volume 1,” currently sits at number-24 on AirPlay Direct’s Americana/Triple-A chart.

For more information on Pete Kennedy and to see where he will be during the CMA Music Festival, visit www.petekennedy.net

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Irish Singer/Songwriter Pete Kennedy Scores Two BCMA Nominations

UK Chart success has paid off for Ireland’s Pete Kennedy!

Nominations for the 2012 British Country Music Awards, voted on by members of the BCMA, were announced last week and Kennedy’s “luck of the Irish” gave him a strong presence. Pete Kennedy’s debut album, Nashville Sessions Volume 1 has been nominated for Album Of The Year, and the single “I Am The One” picked up a nomination for Song Of The Year.

The British Country Music Awards show will take place in the British Airways Concorde Suite, Heathrow, London on Sunday September 2^nd 2012.

Kennedy is home in his native Ireland after a busy June in Nashville. Prior to CMA Music Fest, he recorded Nashville Sessions Volume 2, which features songs co-written with some of Music City’s hottest writers. He also performed at prime venues like Whiskey Bent, Hard Rock Café, The Second Fiddle (as part of the CMA’s Global Show, where he represented the Republic of Ireland), and Bridgestone Arena. Several of Pete’s performances were with Grammy Award-winning guitar-slinger Brad Davis (Marty Stuart, Billy Bob Thornton).

This global singer/songwriter has toured throughout Ireland, Germany and the UK. Tour dates for this fall will be announced soon.

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Ireland’s Pete Kennedy Grabs Two Nominations

From Independent Country Music Association

Irish singer/songwriter Pete Kennedy has received two nods from the Independent Country Music Association for the 2012 Independent Country Music Awards.

He has been nominated for “Most Promising New Country Artist” and “Best International Artist.”

“I’m absolutely thrilled,” said Kennedy, who hails from the Republic of Ireland. “These are my first nominations for anything, and that’s such a big deal for an artist like me.”

ICMA Chairman Al Shephard announced the nominations on Monday, following the February and March nomination process. Fan voting will take place throughout the month of April at www.icmanet.com, with judges reviewing and casting votes in May and culminating in the final award announcement during a pre-recorded ceremony in June on the Nashville Broadcasting Network.

2012 is shaping up to be a busy year for Pete Kennedy. He’ll return to Nashville for meetings in May and again in June—for another “first”--The Aristo Global Show, an event designed to introduce participating artists from around the world to media in town for the 41^st CMA Music Festival. Pete will perform a fifteen-minute set as part of the show, slated for June 5^th at The Second Fiddle on Nashville’s famed Broadway.

“Hopefully I’ll be able to celebrate an ICMA award win or two when I’m in Nashville for the Global Showcase.” With the luck of the Irish on his side, anything could happen for Pete Kennedy.

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Irish Tunesmith Pete Kennedy Wraps Up a Busy Week in Nashville Promoting

“The Nashville Sessions 1”

It may have been only a month since Ireland’s Pete Kennedy finished recording his debut EP “The Nashville Sessions 1” and returned to the Emerald Isle--but he was back in Music City last week, working overtime to promote the CD.

The whirlwind week started with an appearance at a Multiple Sclerosis benefit show at Hard Rock Nashville on Saturday, March 10^th.

The next day included an appearance on the Billy Block Show on WSIX-FM in Nashville, Sirius Satellite Radio across the USA and around the world via Internet. Sunday evening, Pete made a guest appearance in a slot at The Commodore.

Monday saw our intrepid Irishman performing at the Roosters BBQ, famous for its “Man vs. Food” program, seen recently on the Travel Channel in the US and around the world.

Tuesday morning brought an appearance at “Operation Troop-Aid” benefit, where Pete performed with some US soldiers injured in combat. Later in the evening, Pete was invited to be a part of the live recording of Billy Block’s television show at The Rutledge.

On Wednesday, Pete was a guest on Renegade Radio Nashville’s Captain Jack show and then performed an impromptu mini-set at The Blue Bar.

Performances for the week concluded on Saturday, it was off to the Bluebird Cafe to celebrate a successful week—and St. Patrick’s Day. At the end of the round, David Bradley invited “real Irishman” Pete Kennedy to sing his hit European single, ‘You See Me.’

Pete’s week also included various meetings with his manager Lee Williams, confirmation of a PR deal with PLA Media, meetings for record distribution, discussions of support for various artists on tour in the US and Europe, as well as work towards other opportunities including modeling and acting.

Pete returns to Nashville in April for co-writing sessions in order to finish songs that will complete his full debut album. He’ll return again in May to record and perform at events surround the week of CMA Fest.

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Pete Kennedy in action at the famous Bluebird Cafe

Pete Kennedy with Steve Moore

Pete Kennedy signed with the CMA this week in Nashville TN. picure below was taken at CMA headquarters Nashville. In picture Left to right Pete Kennedy and Steve Moore CEO of The Country Music Association.

Pete Kennedy signed in with NSAI

Pete Kennedy pictured above at NSAI offices Nashville, Pete registered with NSAI for his song-writing, with some of the biggest names in the business.