Clare Cunningham



Clare Cunningham

Irish-born singer-songwriter, Clare Cunningham is an independent, award-winning artist who spans across a multitude of genres. Mental health awareness, her faith and her culture are the most prevalent topics she sings and writes about.

Her ‘GRAND OLE OPRY’ debut (March 2023) saw her sharing the bill with her childhood hero Garth Brooks. Clare was also invited by Steve Earle to sing his hit ‘Galway Girl’ as a duet on the night.

‘The World Entertainment Awards’ crowned her as ‘BEST NEW ARTIST’ and best Christian song in 2023. ‘The Josie Music Awards’ crowned her  ‘ARTIST OF THE YEAR’ in 2022; ‘VOCALIST OF THE YEAR’ in 2021 and ‘FOLK/AMERICANA ARTIST OF THE YEAR’ in 2020 to name but a few.

Clare had notable success before moving to the US in 2018, as the lead singer of all female Swedish quintet THUNDERMOTHER, who were signed to Warner Music Sweden, charting on the european charts and gaining support from Motörhead, Zakk Wylde (BLS), Halestorm, In-Flames and many more.

What a few industry folks have said :

“Clare has such a tremendous voice. She makes me want to play because she sings with passion and feeling”
STEVE CROPPER

 

’You sounded amazing. Hang on in there’’
VINCE GILL

 

“Girl you can sing. What a powerful voice”
LZZY HALE (HALESTORM)

 

“Powerful voice”
PHIL CAMPBELL (MOTÖRHEAD)

 

”You sounded amazing, well done”
LAUREN ALAINA

”Pleasure playing with you, great job”
STEVE EARLE

 

”Amazing. Keep going, girl”
JEENIE SEELY

“Best of luck on your nominations”
CARLY PEARCE

“You have an incredible voice. So beautiful”
JERRY FOSTER