Morecambe country music singer excited for ITV showcase

A rising local singer-songwriter will appear on an ITV showcase for new music talent in an interview filmed in Morecambe.

Amy Jo Clough will be featured on the regular 'Granada Introducing' on Friday from 6pm.

Amy was interviewed by ITV News Granada Reports reporter Elaine Willcox at Miogelato on Marine Road Central.

The television appearance comes as Amy prepares to release her first album later this year.

She is also set to tour with other up-and-coming country singers Susannah Clegg, Bronnie and Zoe Unsworth, which includes a date in Lancaster at The Borough on March 1.

"EXCITING NEWS!! My feature with Elaine Wilcox will be available to watch at 6pm on Friday January 9," said Amy, posting on her social media.

"Head to ITV Granada to watch it live or Granada Introducing online to watch it again.

"I am so thankful for the lovely and stunning Elaine Willcox. When I first received her email, I thought it must be spam. There’s no way it could be the real Elaine Willcox!!! I am so glad I verified the email.

"I had the most wonderful time talking about my music.

"Huge thanks to Miogelato for hosting me. It’s one of my favourite places for many reasons."

Last year, Amy Jo won a public online vote to perform at the Keep it Country festival at the O2 Indigo in London.

Nashville artist, Kylie Morgan, also chose her to be her support act at London's Bush Hall following a call-out on social media.

Amy, who began singing publicly in the Lancaster and Morecambe area when she was very young, has performed at local events including Morecambe Carnival, Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch On and Morecambe Music Festival.

She went on to perform alongside Brit-award winner Raye at KOKO club in London to an audience comprised of legendary songwriters, such as Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black, win the ‘Best Newcomer’ Award with Songs Behind The Music, gain over 150,000 streams on her debut EP and perform her debut at The British Country Music Festival.

Photo credit: Michelle Fredericks

She has joined The Christians for multiple shows across the UK and supported Scouting For Girls, Heaven 17, Rick Astley and Stooshe, to name but a few.

Amy Jo has also opened for the accredited Luke Combs UK Tribute, playing the iconic Barrowlands in Glasgow.

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