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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 was released on October 14th 2016 and debuted at Number 6 on the UK Album Charts. In October 2017, a track written and produced by McCourt/Jarl "Not Alone" was released by Hollywood Records artist Shalisa.

Songwriting discography

Title Year Album Songwriter Producer
"I Don't Need a Lover" 2015 Will Young – 85% Proof checkY
"Losing The Love" 2016 Martina Stoessel – Tini checkY
"Se escapa tu amor" checkY
"I'll Meet You There" Rebecca Ferguson – Superwoman checkY

References

  1. ^ http://www.dhmgmt.se
  2. ^ http://vevo.ly/tXP9xA
  3. ^ https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album
  4. ^ http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/how-music-works-how-to-write-a-hit-pop-song-1.2262606
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