She also celebrates being the youngest ever recipient of the Meteor Lifetime Achievement Award. Her album Galway Girl went 4 times platinum in Ireland with the title track winning her the Meteor award two years running for the most downloaded song. The genre-defying star has achieved multi-platinum album sales and has had several number chart topping albums, singles and DVDs in her home country. She has a personal relationship with the President and performed at his inauguration in Dublin Castle. She recently accompanied Irish president Michael D. She has entertained US Presidents Clinton at the White House and Obama in Dublin, and Irish Presidents Robinson and MacAleese on presidential visits to Poland and Australia respectively. All her musical life she has spent ‘bringing the traditional music of Ireland to the world’. Sharon’s accordion style is uniquely based on the traditional fiddle playing of Tommy Peoples. Sharon came from a traditional music household based in the cultural hinterland of Co Clare- an area steeped in musical tradition. Sharon has recorded and toured with a who’s who of the Irish and Global Music Industry, including Bono, Adam Clayton, Sinead O’Connor, Jackson Browne, John Prine, Steve Earle, The RTE Concert Orchestra, The Chieftains, The Waterboys, Willie Nelson, Nigel Kennedy, Alison Krauss and Shane MacGowan – a list that is testament to Sharon’s versatility as well as talent. Renowned for her collaborations, not just in Irish traditional music, but through all musical genres, Hip-Hop, Cajun, Country, Reggae, Classical and Rap. The accordionist from Ireland has achieved legendary status throughout the world and has made the much-maligned accordion ‘cool’ in her home country. While she is known for her arrangements of traditional Irish tunes and Irish-influenced compositions, she has always been eager to explore new styles, and to meet and work with other musicians. Sharon Shannon is a musician who likes to surprise.
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