Congratulations and Felicitations, Fathers!!!

For the second time

“The Priests” have been nominated

for the NS&I Album of the Year Award at the Classical BRIT Awards 2010!!!

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Everybody: VOTE for ‘HARMONY’ as your NS&I ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
(Voting opens on 15 February 2010 and closes at 23:59 GMT on 23 April 2010)

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See: 
9 Feb 2010 -  http://www.classicfm.co.uk/music/classical-brit-awards/album-of-the-year/priests-harmony/

In 2009, The Priests, an unknown vocal group of practising priests from Northern Ireland, became the chart sensation of the year with their self-titled debut recording.

Fathers Eugene O Hagan, Martin O Hagan and David Delargy’s first album was the fastest selling classical debut album of all time, superseding even Pavarotti’s AND making them an overnight sensation that was 30 years in the making.

Their success is not just confined to the UK and Ireland. Since signing their record deal they have topped the charts from America to Australia and they have given one off performances to The President of Ireland, The Prince Of Wales and The Duchess Of Cornwall and last but no means least, Her Majesty The Queen.

If that wasn’t enough, they became Guinness World Record holders and performed at the Classical Brits and Classic FM Live.

All this, and they have still kept their ‘day jobs’ as parish priests!

In November 2009 The Priests launched their second album, Harmony which features tracks such as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ and ‘Amazing Grace’. This is the second time The Priests have been nominated for the NS&I Album of the Year Award at the Classical BRIT Awards.

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This is tremendous news!
It would be wonderful if they made it this year . They so deserve it .
Let’s make sure we all vote on this Forum and try to make it happen for them.

Count me in!!!
Kaja

I too will vote for them on February 10th, lets make it happen.

Jo-Anne

Absolutely delighted for the boys.  Fabulous news.  Will certainly be voting for ‘Harmony’.  The best of luck to Frs. David, Eugene and Martin.
M

Great News, Fathers!  Congratulations.  You deserve every bit of the accolades.  It is a wonderful album with wonderful music.  It is so good to hear this music again after too many years of its absence in our churches. 

Congratulations too to Mike Hedges, Sally Herbert and Sony!!!!

Congratulations to the Fathers on your nomination for Best Album. I’ve been enjoying Harmony since it was released in November so I’m pleased to see its merit recognised. I’ll certainly cast my vote for it and wish you success in the competition.

Dianne

Congrats, Fathers!
No one is more deserving to win the BRITS!

I’m very happy of this news dear Fathers ...
I will vote without doubt for you , let’s hope for the best and all can happen ...

Euterpe

The 11th annual Classical Brit Awards will take place

on Thursday 13 May 2010

at the Royal Albert Hall in London  (8:00 PM).

Online booking available here: http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/production.aspx?id=9744

Mylene Klass is presenting for the 3rd year;
Andre Rieu is performing;
Dame Kiri Te Kawana is also performing and being presented with a life time achievment award.

The voting for the NS&I Album of the Year Award opens on Monday 15 February 2010
when you can vote for your favourite classical album of 2009. 

Make sure you come back to http://www.classicfm.com/brits on Monday to see the list of nominees.

15 Feb 2010   -  Three Priests and Pope vie for Brit award

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/three-priests-and-pope-vie-for-brit-award-14682638.html

Hmmm…  The Priests AND The Pope nominated for Classical Brits???

That poses a difficult moral-theological question:
For whom is a “good catholic” now supposed to keep his fingers crossed?

LOVE IT!

Harmonyfan - 15 February 2010 05:46 AM

Hmmm…  The Priests AND The Pope nominated for Classical Brits???

That poses a difficult moral-theological question:
For whom is a “good catholic” now supposed to keeping his fingers crossed?

LOVE IT!

It is not such a heavy matter though Harmonyfan!
Let the protestant tell you!:
You vote for both!
Rodee

Just voted for the Fathers!
Kaja

Forgot to mention Harmonyfan: I like it too! Let’s see who will winn!  Rodee

I too have just cast my vote. It ‘ll be tough competition though . I think Harmony has the edge on Alma Mater , but you could always say I am rather biased when it comes to the Fathers . Winning would be universal recognition of their talent. Could this year be the year for them ? Fingers crossed indeed Harmonyfan !