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Irish country artist Pete Kennedy newest release "Crazy Country Girl (2015 Mix)" has scored with Radio Playlist adds in over seventeen countries! Kennedy is a critically acclaimed, award-winning artist and has toured extensively throughout the US and Europe, building an established and dedicated fan base along the way.

The single was co-written with successful Nashville writer Jo-Leah Gray and will be promoted by KEMC Global. Kennedy is set to tour the US with a series of upcoming dates this fall. The single, a remix of the popular track from Pete's hit album I Am The One will be available worldwide at digital retailers including iTunes and Amazon.

PETE KENNEDY'S New Single Release "Crazy Country Girl" scores Radio Playlist in Seventeen Countries

PETE KENNEDY set to tour the U.S. this fall

Award-winning singer-songwriter Pete Kennedy is set to tour the U.S. with a series of dates beginning in fall 2015. The country music star, originally from Ireland will take his 'Stories Behind The Songs' tour on the road with dates across the country.

Since his 2010 debut Kennedy has performed at global music events including the 2015 CMA Fest in Nashville and at prestigious venues including The Bluebird Cafe.

Kennedy’s musical collaborators include songwriters Earl Bud Lee (Garth Brooks), Jan Buckingham (Whitney Houston) and American Idol & Grand Ole Opry star Ayla Brown. The tour will be preceded by a Music Row radio release set for later this month.

Kennedy's previous tour of his homeland closed out with a sold-out show at the Birr Theatre in Ireland earlier this year.

PETE KENNEDY performs at 2015 CMA Fest in Nashville

PETE KENNEDY completes tour with Sold-Out show at the Birr Theatre

Country music star Pete Kennedy ended a successful run of his 'I Am The One' tour of Ireland with a sold-out homecoming show at the Birr Theatre in Offaly. The singer thanked his fans and Nashville band which included guest Sean Patrick McGraw in what concluded a 7-show tour of his home country.

Since his musical debut in 2010 Pete has won international music awards, toured extensively across the U.S. and Europe and built an established, dedicated fan base. He gained international recognition when he was nominated for Album of the Year and Song of the Year at the BCMA Awards in 2012, winning the album category. Following his award win and critical acclaim Pete went on to perform two major UK tours with pop icon Neil Sedaka and soul veterans The Stylistics.

Kennedy has recently been featured on major television shows such as RTE's Today and Nationwide, focusing on his move from Ireland to Nashville. His extensive list of musical collaborators include Earl Budd Lee (Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton), Jan Buckingham (Lee Greenwood, Whitney Houston), Beau Fuller (Kristy Lee Cook, Jesse Keith Whitley) and American Idol and Grand Ole Opry star Ayla Brown. Kennedy is set to return to the stage with a series of dates in the U.S later this year.

KNOXVILLE DOUBLE BILL FOR PETE KENNEDY AUGUST 24TH

Knoxville Tennessee, Monday August 24th see's the arrival and Knoxville debut of Ireland's Award Winning Singer Songwriter Pete Kennedy for a Double Bill performance kicking off at the prestigious Live aired radio show "Blue Plate Special" on WDVX 89.9 FM direct from Knoxville Visitors Center at noon. The show is broadcast around the world Live http://www.wdvx.com/live-shows-schedule/the-blue-plate-special/. This show is open to the public with no cover charge.