John Hogan

In addition to his interpretations of country standards, Hogan has also written a number of original songs including ‘My Feelings For You’ and ‘Turn Back The Years,’ which were included on his first recordings for the label K-tel Records. In 1993, 'Stepping Stone' became a major hit for Hogan in St. Lucia, where he retains a large following.

During the 1990s, Hogan filmed an in-concert video, 'My Kind Of Country,' which was released on VHS and on DVD by Rosette Records. Hogan has recorded several studio albums in Nashville, Tennessee and is a labelmate on London-based Ritz Records with American country music singer Charley Pride. During this period, Hogan continued to build a following in the United States and was asked to perform at Charley Pride's theatre venue located in the city of Branson, Missouri.

Hogan began his career in 1987 when he recorded a song titled 'Brown Eyes' which found its way into the hands of radio presenter Don Allen. He played the song which eventually made it to No. 1 in the Irish Country Music charts and remained there for several weeks. Such was the impact of that first radio play that hundred if people phoned the station looking to know more about this new singer.

Johnny Hogan (born 31 August 1958), is an Irish country music singer-songwriter and guitar player. To date, he has released 16 CDs and a live concert DVD. Hogan was born in Kilbeggan, County Westmeath and is often referred to as the 'Prince of Irish country music' as well as the 'Offaly Rover'.