Dec 10, 2020
Cormac Thompson was signed by Decca Records after being scouted online.
An 11-year-old schoolboy who sang to his grandmother over the internet during lockdown has released his debut album after being spotted by a prestigious record label.
Cormac Thompson, from Darwen in Lancashire, uploaded a cover of his “nannie’s” favourite song, Danny Boy, to YouTube after the camera on her iPad broke, halting their weekly video calls.
Cormac, who enjoys the video games Fortnite and Minecraft in his spare time, had been unable to see his maternal grandparents, who live in Northern Ireland, since last Christmas due to the pandemic.
Schoolboy s song for NI granny over lockdown results in record label deal
Cormac Thompson said his grandmother cried happy tears when she first saw his performance on YouTube
Cormac Thompson with his grandmother Colleen Morrison. (Image: Tracey Steele/PA Wire)
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An 11-year-old schoolboy who sang to his grandmother over the internet during lockdown has released his debut album after being spotted by a prestigious record label.
Cormac Thompson, from Darwen in Lancashire, uploaded a cover of his “nannie’s” favourite song, Danny Boy, to YouTube after the camera on her iPad broke, halting their weekly video calls.
Cormac, who enjoys the video games Fortnite and Minecraft in his spare time, had been unable to see his maternal grandparents, who live in Northern Ireland, since last Christmas due to the pandemic.
Warm your heart this Christmas with the debut album from 11 year old schoolboy Cormac, who we proudly welcome to the Decca roster after Cormac was discovered during lockdown recording songs for his beloved Grandmother. pic.twitter.com/W7grTZrgjR
An 11-year-old schoolboy who sang to his grandmother over the internet during lockdown has released his debut album after being spotted by a prestigious record label.
Sarah Palmero in The Santa Closet at Out Front Theatre. Photo by Diane Haymes Photography.
Whether you’re up for queer holiday shows or down for a dancing queen anniversary party, here to shop Georgia blue or discuss Georgia art, LGBTQ Atlanta’s weekend events calendar is ready for you.
Scroll on, and click on the events that grab you for more information.
Friday, Dec. 11
The Santa Closet (top photo). Atlanta’s LGBTQ-led theater troupe puts on this queer holiday treat by Jeffrey Solomon. Sarah Palmero stars. Streaming on your schedule @ Out Front Theatre, today through Sunday. It’s part of Out Front’s epic 2020 pivot.