Country music’s new star Carter

As the Marquee kicks off tonight in Cork, Nathan Carter tells Ed Power he’s looking forward to his gig at the venue.

NATHAN Carter’s accent hovers between the docks of Liverpool and the hills of Donegal. The country music sensation grew up on Merseyside but at age 17 moved to Ireland, determined to emulate his idol, Daniel O’Donnell.

“I’ve always considered myself ambitious,” says the singer. “I’m a workaholic. Even on my days off I’m always writing, rehearsing performing. I’m quite driven. I think that is something to be proud of.”