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Richey McCourt (Songwriter)
Birth nameRichey McCourt
Born (1981-05-11) 11 May 1981 (age 43)
OriginDublin, Ireland
GenresPop, electropop, dance-pop, pop rock,
Occupation(s)Songwriter, record producer, musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, drums, bass, keyboards, vocals
Years active2013–present
Richey McCourt, May 2015

Richey McCourt is a Dublin-based songwriter, who is signed to Stockholm-based publishing company, DH MGMT.[1] (formerly ONE MGMT) McCourt has worked with a variety of artists and producers including Will Young, Pixie Lott, Matt Cardle, Rebecca Ferguson and Isaac Waddington. He writes predominantly with Swedish-based writer and producer Nick Jarl. McCourt and Jarl's song "Losing the Love" is featured in the Disney movie Tini: El gran cambio de Violetta starring Martina Stoessel and on her debut album. The video for "Losing The Love" went live on Vevo on May 6, 2016 [2] with the album entering the German album charts at Number 6 on the same day.[3]

In 2015, McCourt and Jarl's song "I Don't Need a Lover" appeared on the number 1 UK Will Young album, 85% Proof.

In June 2015, McCourt was interviewed as part of the IrishTimes.com series "How Music Works",[4] where he discussed his approach to songwriting, and his background in performance.

McCourt has co-written a song for the forthcoming Rebecca Ferguson album "Superwoman", called "I'll Meet You There". The album is due for release on October 14th 2016.

Songwriting discography

Title Year Album Songwriter Producer
"I Don't Need a Lover" 2015 Will Young85% Proof checkY
"Losing The Love" 2016 Martina StoesselTini checkY
"Se escapa tu amor" checkY
"I'll Meet You There" Rebecca Ferguson – Superwoman checkY

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