People often make the claim that country music is a strictly American genre. But as true country fans know, that is not the case.
There are country fans all over the globe, prompting many artists to embark on world tours. It seems that no matter where they go, country artists are met with a warm response from an enthusiastic group of fans.
One young Irish boy named Keelan has to be one of the biggest country music fans out there.
He grew up listening to the songs of country greats such as Merle Haggard, George Strait, and George Jones, and came to admire them. As an aspiring singer himself, Keelan hopes to follow in footsteps of those legendary artists.
Keelan often shares videos of himself singing the songs made famous by the artists he admires most. His cover of Haggard’s “The Fugitive” is one of his most popular, with over 89,000 views.
People are starting to catch on to this young man’s extraordinary talent, made clear in his cover of a well-known country love song.
“When I Said I Do” is one of the most beloved country duets of all time. Recorded by real-life couple Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black, “When I Said I Do” won over millions.
The song topped the charts in both the U.S. and Canada, and is still holds a special spot in the hearts of country fans today.
Keelan offered his own take on this country love song in a video that he shared in 2015.
At such a young age, Keelan demonstrated an immense command of his voice. His voice itself is simply lovely, with a rich, pure tone that is the perfect fit for a song like “When I Said I Do.”
You’re sure to fall in love with Keelan’s super sweet cover of this iconic country duet. Scroll down below to watch his video.
With a voice like that, we see big things in the future for this talented young man!
