Biography
Born on 23 March 1972 in Portlaoise, County Laoise, Eire, the vocalist nurtured an early fascination with music that led her, while still a teenager, to perform regularly with nearby musical societies. Strong local concert appearances opened the door to a contract with Hazel Records, whose debut four-track EP, Money Talks, quickly attracted notable radio play. Lalor’s decisive break arrived in September 1993, when Louise Morrissey was forced out of action by a serious car crash. In her stead, Lalor took charge of the band, completed every Irish and UK engagement, and swiftly gained a reputation as one of the most promising young vocalists on the British and Irish country circuit. She later formed her own Country Band and has continued to make a striking impact at venues throughout Ireland and the UK. At one such show she even earned the admiration of Garth Brooks, who turned up unannounced during his visit to Ireland. Her debut album, produced by Ray Lynam, highlights her skill with fresh country songs such as Jamie O’Hara’s “For Reasons I’ve Forgotten” and Eurovision composer Teresa O’Donnell’s “If This World Could Love,” while also revisiting classic material and traditional country-and-Irish numbers, most memorably her striking version of “Lovely Laoise.”
Singles
