Created by Sharon Browne and David Dowes, Celtic Woman is an all-female ensemble that play traditional Irish music and modern songs, with stylistic similarities to the likes of Enya, Moya Brennan and Clannad.
Rising out of the Riverdance stage production, David Downes, the show's music director, decided to form a vocal group that could take their traditional, celtic-oriented contemporary music to a wider audience. Since coming together in 2004, the band have achieved huge success, bolstered by their energetic performances that incorporate dance and song. Their first release shot them straight to the top of the Billboard World Music chart, staying there for 81 weeks, launching Celtic Woman's long career.
Following this success, the group toured extensively, spending 35 weeks a year on tour, with their live performances broadcast on PBS specials, helping to raise their popularity in the US. Their second album, "Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration" in 2006, finally moved their debut release from the top spot on the World Music chart.
Following this, their second album, "Celtic Woman: A New journey" (2007) became a crossover success, reaching number four o the Billboard 200, as well as again topping the World Music chart, with their three releases making up the top three of the chart.
Celtic Woman have found consistent success with their releases, with their live DVDs also achieving wide popularity. They have become one of the most successful world music acts, especially in America, selling over six million albums worldwide. They continued to top the World Music charts with their sixth album, "Lullaby" (2011), as well as fairing well on the Children's Chart. Their recent albums have incorporated more contemporary covers to their repertoire, keeping their sound fresh and unique. Their 2014 record, "Celtic Woman: Emerald- Musical Gems" included songs such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "You Raise Me Up" and "Danny Boy."
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