Muireann Bradley endorsed by former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman

Rolling Stones legend Bill Wyman has endorsed the talents of Ballybofey music sensation Muireann Bradley.

Wyman, the former bass guitarist with the Rolling Stones, will release his ninth solo album, Drive My Car, next month.

In a Q&A to promote the new album, Wyman was asked what music he was currently 'grooving' to.

Wyman, who played with the Rolling Stones for over 30 years, said:“I've recently come across a brilliant young artist called Muireann Bradley.”

Wyman, who performed on 19 albums with the Rolling Stones, also mentioned American folk singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier.

Wyman recalled how the first record he bought was in 1953 in Anerley, south London - Les Paul & Mary Ford, The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise

“I had to sell an album of my stamps to afford it,” he said. “With the proceeds, I also bought a wind-up record player and some needles, and Glad Rag Doll by Johnnie Ray.”

Last weekend, Bradley played to a sold-out McGrory's Hotel Culdaff as part of the Earagail Arts Festival.

The Ballybofey teenager shot to fame after performing on Jools' Annual Hootenanny on BBC Two on New Year's Eve, playing Reverend Gary Davis' Candyman. She played alongside the likes of the Sugababes, Rod Stewart and Ruby Turner.

She subsequently pencilled in 16 live shows – including a sold-out gig at the Balor Arts Centre in her home town.

This Thursday, she opens The New Ross Guitar Festival with flamenco virtuoso John Walsh in a sold out St Michael’s Theatre in New Rossand later in the month she will perform at the Skibbereen Arts Festival as a special guest on the same bill as 16-time Grammy winning Jerry Douglas.