In Profile: Eurosong: Don Mescall

Don Mescall is an Irish singer songwriter set to perform in the Irish Eurosong final for Eurovision. Originally from the small parish of Ahane/Lisnagry in Co. Limerick, Mescall now splits his time between the UK, Ireland & USA.In describing Mescall’s music, the press typically makes reference to the styles of classic artists such as Paul Simon, Jackson Browne or a laid-back Springsteen, whilst the fresher-faced draw somewhat clichéd parallels to hugely successful contemporary singer/songwriters, the likes of David Gray and fellow Irishman, Damien Rice.

Since releasing his debut album “Innocent Run” in 2006, Don’s reputation as a songwriter has sky-rocketed with his songs being snapped up by a diverse range of top pop, country, folk and even classical artists and reaching the top of the charts on international shores.

Just a few of the stars who have enjoyed hits with Mescall’s songs are Rascal Flatts (a band described as “bigger than U2 in America”), Boyzone, The Backstreet Boys, Canadian Idol winner Theo Thams, Canada’s No 1 male artist Garou, the hugely successful American Idol contestant, Clay Aiken, Woodstock’s legendary Richie Havens, multi platinum artist Ronan Keating, new Irish stars The High Kings, the new Celtic Woman star Lynn Hilary, US country star Neal McCoy and Irish artist Frances Black, to name just a few.

Don in fact wrote an entry for Ireland back in 2007, he was part of the writing team that submitted an entry for Dervish.

He also was runner up for 2006 in Eurosong as well.

We wish Don the best of luck in Eurosong this year. You never know, 3rd times the charm.

Don will take part in the Irish Eurosong on RTE 1, Late Late Show at 9.30 GMT on Friday Feb 11th.