Country music stars ‘Reach Out’ to support ISPCC Childline

One of the biggest ever collaborations of Irish country music stars, saw the launch on Sunday of ‘Reach Out’ – a single in aid of the 24-hour active Childline Listening Service.

The single has been brought about through the success of the ‘Reach Out’ initiative, which has seen stars make phone calls to fans across the country to lift spirits during a challenging time of Covid-19 restrictions.

The project was the brainchild of award-winning country star, Trudi Lalor who launched the single on her ‘Premier Country’ radio show on TippFM on Valentine’s morning, Sunday February 14th.

All proceeds from sales and downloads of the single will go to support the Childline Listening Service, which receives up to 800 calls, texts and online contacts from children and young people across Ireland every single day and night.

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Trudi Lalor said: “We all need some positivity in our lives in these dark times and I’m aware that so many fans of our music are struggling with not being able to see their favourite singers performing live.

“I decided to ask fans of Irish country music to get in touch with me, and nominate someone they know, who could really do with a phone call from their favourite country singer and I would try to make it happen for them.

“My colleagues in the Irish country music business think it’s a fantastic idea as they are also missing performing live and meeting their friends and fans.

“Then, a great new song called ‘Reach Out’ was written by Billy Morrissey and Nashville’s Country Music Awards Songwriter of the Year, the legendary Max T. Barnes.

“All our country stars have come on board with the campaign including Daniel O’Donnell, Nathan Carter, Michael English, Margo, Mike Denver, Derek Ryan and more. In fact, over eighty entertainers in all!

“The ‘Reach Out’ single is now on release from Sharp Records and is available on all download platforms, including iTunes and Spotify. All proceeds from sales of the single will go to aid the wonderful work of ISPCC Childline, to help keep the service listening to children 24 hours a day, every day.”

To nominate someone you know who would benefit emotionally from a phone call or video call from their favourite country entertainer, contact Trudi Lalor through her public Facebook page, through the ‘Reach Out’ Facebook page, or follow the movement on Instagram @thereachoutmovement