PRESS QUOTES

"If you haven't already heard of Daniel O'Donnell, you soon will."
Amy Ellis Luna, Hartford Courant
May 2, 2003

"[Daniel O'Donnell is] an Irish institution... just about two decades after his career kicked into gear, he is now gaining a bunch of American fans -- and doing so very quickly."
Dave Ferman, San Antonio Star-Telegram
May 16, 2003

"Irish superstar Daniel O'Donnell's charm is that he understands two things: A) The power of understatement, and B) The deep connection between traditional Irish and American country music... his core audience is over 55, people who love mellow country and have family ties to Ireland; again and again, white-haired older women came down front to offer a rose, snap a picture, get an autograph, receive a peck on the cheek, or some combination thereof... I found it homey and endearing...this was a show any grandmother could love..."
Dave Ferman, San Antonio Star-Telegram
May 21, 2003

"Lush orchestrations and flawless production... a favorite of the 45-and-over crowd."
Rosa Colucci, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 2, 2003

"The applause was rapturous.... He worked his way through a repertoire of upbeat, frothy love songs and Irish ballads, women made their way to the stage. They went seeking kisses, hugs and a few words with the man himself, seemingly oblivious to the fact that he was mid-song. Without missing a beat, he would go down on bended knee, listen to whatever sweet nothings they whispered, and give them a peck on the cheek -- all while continuing to sing. The steady trickle of fans to the stage continued throughout the show. O'Donnell handled these encounters with charm, giving them his time and reminding them that he would be free later to chat at the tour bus... The show seems more like a variety show with storytelling, the odd joke, guest spots from band members, and the crowd participation... [O'Donnell] is at once very self-aware and very natural. He is also cheekier than his image suggests."
Sarah Freeman, The Irish Echo
May 7-13, 2003

"Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell's popular blend of Irish ballads, easy listening, rock, pop and country western hits have struck a chord with adult audiences."
Denise Allabaugh, Wilkes-Barre Sunday Voice
April 20, 2003

"[Daniel O'Donnell] sold out the Madison Civic Center faster than any act besides Jerry Seinfeld - and Jerry beat him by only about three minutes"
Tom Alesia, Wisconsin State Journal (Madison)
May 13, 2003

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