http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/ The latest United States News The Priests en Copyright 2010 2010-03-12T15:18:29+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/songs_of_praise_the_priests_special_this_sunday/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/songs_of_praise_the_priests_special_this_sunday/#When:15:18:29Z You may remember we told you recently that Songs of Praise would be dedicating a whole programme to The Priests. The special, which airs this Sunday, features in depth interviews with The Priests and performances of tracks from new album Harmony, so it’s not to be missed. Eamonn Holmes chats to Fr Martin about how he’s settling in to his new parish in Newtownards, where he balances the life of a priest in a busy parish with being an international singing star. Fr Eugene tells Eamonn how his mother inspired his love of music, while Fr David chats about his recent trip to Thailand where he witnessed first-hand the families in the slums of Pattaya who are benefiting from the proceeds of the first Priests album. ‘Songs of Praise’ is at 5pm on BBC1, Sunday 14th March. 2010-03-12T15:18:29+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_tour_ireland_and_northern_ireland/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_tour_ireland_and_northern_ireland/#When:11:36:45Z We are very pleased to announce that The Priests are soon heading out on tour, following on from the success of their recent album ‘Harmony’. The Priests will be headlining at theatres across Ireland and Northern Ireland, and will be joined by a very special guest, soprano Camilla Kerslake. The dates you need follow below… Wexford Opera House - Fri 14 May - Tel: 053 9122144 or www.wexfordoperahouse.ie Royal Theatre Castlebar*- Sat 15 May - Tel: 0818 300 000 or www.theroyal.ie Grand Canal Theatre Dublin* - Sun 23 May - Tel: 0818 719 377 or www.grandcanaltheatre.ie Cork Opera House - Mon 7 June - Tel: 021 4270022 or www.corkoperahouse.ie INEC Killarney* - Fri 11 June - Tel: 064 6671555 or www.inec.ie University Concert Hall Limerick - Sat 12 June - Tel: 061 331549 or www.uch.ie Millennium Forum Derry - Tues 15 June - Tel: 028 7126 4455 or www.millenniumforum.co.uk Belfast Waterfront - Sat 19 June - Tel: Tel: 028 9033 4455 or www.waterfront.co.uk All shows start at 8pm.  Tickests available from local venues (booking fees/charges may apply) *Also available from ticketmaster.ie Tel: 0818 719 300 and ticketmaster outlets nationwide. (Telephone & Internet bookings subject to €1.50 s/c per ticket up to €12.00; 12.5% over €12 (max €5.95) / Agents €2.00) 2010-02-22T11:36:45+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/father_eugenes_latest_blog/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/father_eugenes_latest_blog/#When:12:42:31Z Find out what the Fathers have been up to over the past few weeks, courtesy of Father Eugene, over in the blog section now. 2010-01-28T12:42:31+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_on_songs_of_praise/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_on_songs_of_praise/#When:10:45:22Z We are very pleased to announce that The Priests will soon be featuring in their very own Songs of Praise special. The show will be dedicated entirely to The Priests, and is currently being filmed in their respective parishes. You’ll be able to watch this very special show next month, on Mothering Sunday, 14th of March. 2010-01-27T10:45:22+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_sing_amazing_grace1/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_sing_amazing_grace1/#When:15:06:37Z The Priests were guests on The Fox & Friends Christmas Special over the holidays and performed their version of the classic song “Amazing Grace”. Watch their fantastic performance below! 2010-01-07T15:06:37+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_silent_night/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_silent_night/#When:20:14:22Z The Priests have just released their music video for the holiday classic “Silent Night”. Watch the brand new video below and let The Priests know what you think by leaving a comment! 2009-12-22T20:14:22+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_in_catholic_digests_christmas_gift_guide/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_in_catholic_digests_christmas_gift_guide/#When:21:18:32Z Still need gifts for your favorite loved one? Catholic Digest has listed The Priests’ new album Harmony as the perfect gift to give to that special someone. Check out their CD and other great gifts on their 2009 gift guide! 2009-12-11T21:18:32+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_on_the_busted_halo_show_with_father_dave_dwyer/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_on_the_busted_halo_show_with_father_dave_dwyer/#When:21:02:08Z Take a listen to the great appearance The Priests had on The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer earlier this week. Not only did The Priests talk about their new album Harmony but also took some time to sing a few songs…take a listen here! 2009-12-11T21:02:08+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_sing_live_on_fox21_morning_news/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_sing_live_on_fox21_morning_news/#When:15:35:27Z The Priests were featured on the Fox21 Morning New show this week. While on the show, The Priests talked about how they met and how it feels to be international recording artists. They even sing live! Click here to watch!! 2009-12-04T15:35:27+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_in_tonic.com/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_in_tonic.com/#When:15:21:11Z Take a look at this fun little piece about The Priests and the release of their new album Harmony in Tonic.com…see why they say “The Priests Rock”! click here to read the article. 2009-12-04T15:21:11+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_in_us_magazines_top_xmas_albums/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_in_us_magazines_top_xmas_albums/#When:15:29:18Z US Magazine has listed their top 5 albums to have for the Christmas season and The Priests’ new album Harmony made their list! Check out the article here and be sure to pick up your copy of The Priests’ Harmony today!! 2009-12-03T15:29:18+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_announce_2010_uk_tour/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_announce_2010_uk_tour/#When:18:02:26Z The Priests have announced their 2010 UK Tour where they will be performing tracks from their stunning new album, Harmony . Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 27th November, 2009. Below are all the dates and box offices numbers you need to book your ticket! Wednesday 26th May - NEWCASTLE CITY HALL - 0191 261 2606 Thursday 27th May - GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL 0844 499 9990           Saturday 29th May - BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY HALL – 0121 780 3333 Sunday 30th May - CARDIFF ST DAVIDS HALL – 029 2087 8444 Tuesday 1st June - BOURNEMOUTH PAVILION THEATRE – 0844 576 3000 Wednesday 2nd June - MANCHESTER BRIDGEWATER HALL – 0161 907 9000 Tickets are £45, £30 and £20 and will be on general sale. Or you can also book online at www.gigsandtours.com 2009-11-26T18:02:26+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/harmony_listening_party/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/harmony_listening_party/#When:23:02:09Z AOL Music is holding a free listening party of The Priests’ new album “Harmony”! Head over to AOL Music and give it a listen. 2009-11-23T23:02:09+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/download_harmony_today/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/download_harmony_today/#When:16:05:02Z The Priests’ amazing new album Harmony is available now!  This beautiful collection of 15 brand new recordings features some of the most beloved songs of all time including “Amazing Grace,” “The Lords Prayer”, “Silent Night” and more! Harmony - Download at iTunes Harmony - Download at Amazon 2009-11-23T16:05:02+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/free_event_in_new_york_city/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/free_event_in_new_york_city/#When:00:37:17Z 2009-11-21T00:37:17+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/pre-order_exclusive_barnes_noble_version_of_harmony_now/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/pre-order_exclusive_barnes_noble_version_of_harmony_now/#When:17:07:22Z 2009-11-12T17:07:22+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/harmony_release_date_moves_up_to_monday_november_23rd/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/harmony_release_date_moves_up_to_monday_november_23rd/#When:21:23:39Z (October 12, 2009 - New York) Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, The Priests, the singing priestly trio who broke the Guinness world record for the fastest selling classical debut album of all time, are releasing their second album a day earlier from the scheduled release date on Monday, November 23rd. The album, entitled HARMONY, will feature tracks such as “The Lord’s Prayer” and “Amazing Grace” and will be released once again by RCA Victor in the US, and worldwide by Sony Music Entertainment. The album was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and the Priests are accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on HARMONY. Since signing the £ million global contract on the steps of Westminster Cathedral in April 2008, the Priests have enjoyed phenomenal worldwide success. The release of their first album The Priests last year resulted in a nomination for a Classical Brit Award, and selling over 1 million copies of their debut album in just 7 weeks. The Priests, their debut recording, was released simultaneously in more than 40 countries, fulfilling unprecedented global demand, and was embraced worldwide with stellar charting success. In the U.S., the album reached the #1 spot on Billboard’s Heatseakers chart, #1 on the Classical Traditional Chart, #1 on the Top New Artist Album chart, and held the top spot on the Amazon sales chart. Outside the U.S., the album debuted at #1 in Ireland (7x platinum), held the #1 spot in Norway for 4 weeks(platinum),  #2 in Holland, #2 in New Zealand (2x platinum), #3 in Sweden (platinum), #4 in Finland (gold), #5 in the UK (platinum), #5 in Denmark, #7 in Spain (gold)  and has achieved platinum status in Australia and Canada. The Priests have performed for such dignitaries as the Queen Of England, The President of Ireland, The Prince Of Wales and The Duchess Of Cornwall, and participated in New York City’s famed St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The full time priests and part-time pop stars have performed live shows in Australia, the UK, America, Canada and Ireland, been featured in some of the world’s largest publications, ranging from Time Magazine, Wall Street Journal, to People Magazine, and have appeared on major television shows across the world such as “CBS Sunday Morning,” “NBC Nightly News,” “Live with Regis and Kelly,” and the “CBS Early Show” and have promoted their album in over 17 countries. Their attraction then is evident, but Harmony proves once again that their talent is their most enduring feature. The Priests, brothers Fathers Martin and Eugene O’Hagan and Father David Delargy, were young school friends when they first sang together at the age of 12 (Martin and David) and 15 (Eugene).  Their love of singing continued while studying for the priesthood in Rome.  Once ordained, all three took up parish commitments.  Singing was both part of prayer plus, in their spare time, they performed in local operas, musicals and choirs and have been singing as a trio for 30 years.  In February 2008, a Sony record company scout knocked on their door and asked them to make a demo.  The rest, as they say is history.  The Priests never allow their music commitments to stand in the way of their day jobs and parish obligations.  So adamant are they that their priestly duties must come first, their recording contract stipulates that they will never be asked to put record promotion ahead of their pastoral work. In addition, the Priests have stated that the majority of the profits from the sale of their album that they receive as recording artists will be given to charity.  Check out http://www.thepriests.com for more information. HARMONY:  Complete Track listing: How Great Thou Art Ta Deum Gaelic Blessing Amazing Grace Bist Du Bei Mir Benedictus Stabat Mater Laudamus Te Ave Verum King of Kings Lift Thine Eyes Silent Night The Lord’s Prayer O Comfort My People You’ll Never Walk Alone 2009-10-12T21:23:39+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/pre-order_the_priests_new_album/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/pre-order_the_priests_new_album/#When:17:49:47Z The Priests’ new album Harmony is now available to pre-order! The follow-up to their record breaking self-titled debut album, Harmony will include new recordings of classic songs like “Amazing Grace” and “The Lord’s Prayer”. Pre-Order at Amazon today!! 2009-09-30T17:49:47+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_to_release_new_album_harmony_in_stores_november_24/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_to_release_new_album_harmony_in_stores_november_24/#When:16:50:23Z Second Album for Ordained Singing Priests Who Have Become Global Superstars (September 30, 2009 - New York) The Priests, the singing priestly trio who broke the Guinness world record for the fastest selling classical debut album of all time, are releasing their second album on November 24th. The album, entitled HARMONY, will feature tracks such as “The Lord’s Prayer” and “Amazing Grace” and will be released once again by RCA Victor in the US, and worldwide by Sony Music Entertainment. The album was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and the Priests are accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on HARMONY. Since signing the £ million global contract on the steps of Westminster Cathedral in April 2008, the Priests have enjoyed phenomenal worldwide success. The release of their first album The Priests last year resulted in a nomination for a Classical Brit Award, and selling over 1 million copies of their debut album in just 7 weeks. The Priests, their debut recording, was released simultaneously in more than 40 countries, fulfilling unprecedented global demand, and was embraced worldwide with stellar charting success. In the U.S., the album reached the #1 spot on Billboard’s Heatseakers chart, #1 on the Classical Traditional Chart, #1 on the Top New Artist Album chart, and held the top spot on the Amazon sales chart. Outside the U.S., the album debuted at #1 in Ireland (7x platinum), held the #1 spot in Norway for 4 weeks(platinum),  #2 in Holland, #2 in New Zealand (2x platinum), #3 in Sweden (platinum), #4 in Finland (gold), #5 in the UK (platinum), #5 in Denmark, #7 in Spain (gold)  and has achieved platinum status in Australia and Canada. The Priests have performed for such dignitaries as the Queen Of England, The President of Ireland, The Prince Of Wales and The Duchess Of Cornwall, and participated in New York City’s famed St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The full time priests and part-time pop stars have performed live shows in Australia, the UK, America, Canada and Ireland, been featured in some of the world’s largest publications, ranging from Time Magazine, Wall Street Journal, to People Magazine, and have appeared on major television shows across the world such as “CBS Sunday Morning,” “NBC Nightly News,” “Live with Regis and Kelly,” and the “CBS Early Show” and have promoted their album in over 17 countries. Their attraction then is evident, but Harmony proves once again that their talent is their most enduring feature. The Priests, brothers Fathers Martin and Eugene O’Hagan and Father David Delargy, were young school friends when they first sang together at the age of 12 (Martin and David) and 15 (Eugene).  Their love of singing continued while studying for the priesthood in Rome.  Once ordained, all three took up parish commitments.  Singing was both part of prayer plus, in their spare time, they performed in local operas, musicals and choirs and have been singing as a trio for 30 years.  In February 2008, a Sony record company scout knocked on their door and asked them to make a demo.  The rest, as they say is history.  The Priests never allow their music commitments to stand in the way of their day jobs and parish obligations.  So adamant are they that their priestly duties must come first, their recording contract stipulates that they will never be asked to put record promotion ahead of their pastoral work. In addition, the Priests have stated that the majority of the profits from the sale of their album that they receive as recording artists will be given to charity. 2009-09-30T16:50:23+00:00 http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_in_st._anthony_messenger/ http://www.thepriests.com/us/news/detail/the_priests_in_st._anthony_messenger/#When:14:50:14Z The St. Anthony Messenger features The Priests on the cover of their magazine and it truly is a fantastic article. Not only does the feature discuss the great success of their debut album The Priests but also gives an in-depth look at their international success, the response of fellow clergymen and their continued dedication to the priesthood. Take a look at the great article here! 2009-09-25T14:50:14+00:00