We already know the 10 albums nominated for Irish album of the year for the Choice Music Prize and today, the less prestigious Song Of The Year category nominees were announced.
Song of the year nominees are chosen based on judges choices and airplay so it’s always weighted towards mainstream popularity. The final list are then voted on by the public (where as the winning album is selected by the panel of judges after much deliberation), so it’s a popularity contest or one in which who shouts the loudest or has the biggest fanbase often wins.
The Choice Music Irish song of the year shortlist
The Coronas – ‘What A Love’
Hare Squead – ‘If I Ask’
Heroes in Hiding – ‘Hospital’
Niall Horan – ‘This Town’
James Vincent McMorrow – ‘Rising Water’
Picture This – ‘Take My Hand’
Raglans – ‘Who Knows’
Saint Sister – ‘Tin Man’
Soulé – ‘Love No More’
Walking on Cars – ‘ Ship Goes Down’
The winner is announced at the award show on March 9th.
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Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
