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Lisa Canny

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Born and bred in County Mayo, Ireland, Lisa Canny is a notably talented musician; best known for her enchanting covers and captivating live performances.

Crowned UK “Future Music’s” Songwriting Champion 2016, Canny is gifted with empowering confidence and a charming sense of honesty. The most exciting and consummate stage of Lisa Canny’s career is now pouring vehemently over the horizon.

• 7-time All Ireland champion on harp and banjo
• UK Future Music Songwriting Winner 2016
• 1st class honours B.A. Irish Music and Dance
• 1st class honours M.A. Ethnomusicology
• Event Industry Award Winner 2015
• Appeared on 2 PBS Specials
• Toured all of the U.S., Canada, Europe & Russia as lead singer with Celtic Crossroads & The Young Irelanders
• Played live to crowds of 50,000.
• Top ten hit with “Lifeline” Ireland 2015, written with grammy-winning songwriter Jodi Marr
• Named top ten of “Irish acts you don’t want to miss” by BBC America