19 Facts About Celtic Woman

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Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish musical ensemble conceived and created by David Kavanagh, Sharon Browne and David Downes, a former musical director of the Irish stage show Riverdance.

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2.

Celtic Woman has been named Billboard World Album Artist of the Year six times.

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3.

Celtic Woman has performed numerous tours in North America, with additional ones overseas.

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4.

Celtic Woman took "Believe" on tour again from February to June 2013, with the same line-up.

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5.

Celtic Woman was replaced by Derry-born singer Mairead Carlin for the second "Believe" European tour.

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6.

Celtic Woman took "Believe" to Europe in October 2013 and visited the US on their Symphony Tour in December 2013.

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7.

Celtic Woman toured in the US from February to June 2014 on their Emerald Tour to promote their new album called Celtic Woman: Emerald Musical Gems.

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8.

Celtic Woman toured the US for their "Symphony Tour" in December 2014.

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9.

On 6 October 2017, Celtic Woman officially announced their 2018 tour, the Homecoming World Tour.

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10.

Celtic Woman was taped on 15 September 2004 for PBS television at The Helix in Dublin in front of a sold-out audience.

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11.

In preparation for their third studio album, Celtic Woman performed at Slane Castle in County Meath, Ireland, on 23 and 24 August 2006, with this show airing on PBS during December 2006.

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12.

In July 2013, Celtic Woman released a promotional video on its YouTube channel for a new PBS special, due to be screened in early 2014.

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13.

Celtic Woman recorded a live album, Celtic Woman: Homecoming – Live from Ireland, at the 3Arena in Dublin on 2 September 2017.

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14.

On 21 February 2020, Celtic Woman announced their album Celebration: 15 years of Music and Magic to commemorate the group's 15th Anniversary, it was digitally released on 27 February 2020 and the CD was released 27 March 2020.

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15.

On 10 September 2021, Celtic Woman announced their album Postcards from Ireland, it was released on 29 October 2021.

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16.

Original performers in Celtic Woman were Chloe Agnew, Orla Fallon, Lisa Kelly, Meav Ni Mhaolchatha, and Mairead Nesbitt.

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17.

Celtic Woman announced that she would return to the group again, temporary, in August 2013 to film the Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas PBS show and DVD.

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18.

Celtic Woman announced that her departure was permanent in early 2015 to promote her solo album and tour.

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19.

Celtic Woman: Destiny received a nomination for the 59th Grammy Awards in the "Best World Music Album" category.

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