David James to perform on The Late Late Show Country Music Special

Donegal country singer David James has been added to the line‑up for The Late Late Show Country Music Special, which will be broadcast on RTÉ One on Friday 2 October.

The one‑night special, hosted by Patrick Kielty, will feature a roster of prominent Irish country artists including Nathan Carter, Cliona Hagan, Jimmy Buckley, Sandy Kelly, Trudi Lalor, Ciarán Rosney, Una Healy, Claudia Buckley and Clodagh Lawlor, as well as American singer‑songwriter Ashley Campbell, daughter of Glen Campbell.

Busy autumn schedule

James is currently fronting the Autumn Cabaret at Harvey’s Point and leading the popular Lough Eske shows with his band and the Shevlin Dancing Twins. He will also stage his first full concert in Donegal on Sunday 18 October at the Balor Arts Centre in Ballybofey, with guest performers Gráinne Gavigan and Trionagh Allen.

James began performing at age 14 in pubs and clubs across Donegal, Derry and Tyrone after attending The Country Fest in Letterkenny. He launched the David James Band in 2025 and has released tracks such as “The Waltz of Life”, “Summertime in Ireland” and “Friday Night Feeling”. Limited tickets remain for the Balor Arts Centre concert.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Helena Lopes / Pexels.