Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland (January 13, 2025) — Ireland's premiere music conference, Your Roots Are Showing, announces a 2025 media partnership with international media brand, American Songwriter. Founded as a print publication over 40 years ago, American Songwriter has been a trusted resource and a driving force for music. The bi-monthly magazine is beloved by music industry insiders, aspiring songwriters, and music lovers everywhere and has a reach of more than 20,000 in print circulation, 100,000+ in total readership and an online presence impacting millions.
Charlene Sloan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Your Roots Are Showing - Ireland's Folk Conference, says, “Partnering with American Songwriter Magazine is an incredible honor. Their commitment to storytelling and championing music's heart and soul aligns perfectly with our mission at Your Roots Are Showing."
"American Songwriter Magazine has long been a beacon for musicians and storytellers. Partnering with them brings unparalleled support to our artists and showcases the depth of folk music to a wider audience," says Brendan McCreanor, Musician and Co-Founder and Creative Director of Your Roots Are Showing.
Vinny Somma, Managing Editor, American Songwriter, says, “We at American Songwriter are beyond excited to partner with Your Roots Are Showing. Along with highlighting established talent, one of our great passions is showcasing up-and-coming artists with a wider audience. We’re looking forward to the opportunity to further bring attention to the Folk genre through our collaboration with Your Roots
Are Showing."
The growth Your Roots Are Showing has seen in its three year journey is reflected by a move to a new, bigger venue to accomodate the increase in industry attendees, media, exhibitors, artists and music lovers in general.
"We're excited to host this year's conference at The Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney, Co. Kerry, one of Ireland’s most famous and scenic destinations. The proximity to Gleneagle INEC Arena was part of
our draw to this venue, which is where we'll hold our inaugural FOLK iN FUSION kick off concert headlined by Rhiannon Giddens. The Gleneagle also offers world class natural beauty with activities and attractions on their doorstep, including Killarney National Park's stunning lakes, and mountains," adds Sloan.
Registration for the conference is available here: www.showingroots.com/
