| About Ian Walker | Ian Walker *NOMINATED FOR BRITISH COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AWARDS 2011 IN LONDON** "One of the most gifted and accomplished performers on the Scottish music scene." Fife Herald News "I was thoroughly entertained and inspired." George Hamilton 1V Nashville Tennessee "One of Scotland's most respected singer/songwriters." The Living Tradition Magazine Ian Walker is a successful and popular singer and songwriter based in Central Scotland. His songs "Still" and "The Everlasting Way" and his cover version of Amanda McBroom's "The Rose" from his latest album "Singing the River" topped World/European, UK and Country charts in 2011. Ian has won many awards for his singing His first album, on Fellside Recordings, Cumbria, England, called “Flying High”, won the Music Retailers Association Award for Excellence in London in 1988 Ian has released a dozen albums. His songs have been sung and recorded by many artists worldwide. His songs have been published. Ian performs solo but he has written and recorded and sings with internationally established singer songwriter Ian Bruce (www.ianbruce.org) He has sung and recorded with the Scots/Irish band “Setanta” He has recorded and sings as duo "Vangel" with Country Gospel singer Jimmy Scott who has acted as support for George Hamilton 1V, Nashville, Tennessee. George Hamilton has endorsed Vangel's latest album. "Singing the River" "Excellent! This is a slice of happy, chillin' feet up, banjo on your lap, singin' with your pals kinda song. Lovely." Laura Ewers Music Reviewer UK "The Rose" 10/10! Excellent! This is the classic Bette Midler hit but she never sang it like this. Given the choice I like this version better." Roger Hill DJ In Touch Mag. UK April 2012 |
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