Country singer-songwriter Sharon Whitcroft comes from Derrynoose in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.

A dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, she began her musical journey by singing in school choirs and churches.

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In 2000, she achieved significant recognition by winning the County Armagh Karaoke Final. This success opened doors for Sharon, leading to a recording contract with C.P.R. Studios and an invitation to join the country band 'Bakersfield.' Their collaboration took them to Bakersfield, California, where they had the opportunity to perform at the famous Crystal Palace music venue, hosted and owned by Buck Owens.

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Nicknamed 'The Cowboy's Sweetheart' by those within the music industry, Sharon earned accolades in 2002 when she was named 'Most Outstanding Female Solo Artist' at the Close Contact Music Awards.

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Throughout her career, Sharon has shared the stage with numerous Irish country music legends and has provided backing vocals for various artists both in live performances and studio recording sessions.

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In 2007, Sharon gained national attention on TG4's "Glor Tire," (Search for a Country Star) and was honoured to be mentored by the legendary Gene Stuart, just missing out on a place in the live final. 

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After her mother's sad passing that year, Sharon took a break from country music to navigate a change in her life direction, making only occasional appearances at concerts and select venues.

 

However, with the support, love, and encouragement from her family, she has made a comeback after 25 years, by relaunching her music career in December 2024 with her first Christmas single  'The Santa Claus Yodelling Song', quickly followed with a new album titled 'Just In Case,' released in January 2025.

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The album features a selection of remastered tracks from her 25-year career, along with newly recorded songs and two original tracks co-written with the late Crawford Bell, titled "When Two Hearts Stop Beating as One" and "Running After You."

 

Sharon is currently working on a new album. "My Home Sweet Home." She will be releasing singles from this new album to major radio stations and making them available on all major digital platforms.