CMAT Joins Philomena Begley at NI Music Prize

Queen of Country's crown shines on: Philomena Begley brings down the house with CMAT after lifetime achievement award

She was already our queen of country music, but Philomena Begley has now proved her crown still glitters by bringing the house down with one of the biggest singers of the moment.

CMAT joins Philomena Begley at NI Music Prize

Irish country music star Philomena Begley was joined by surprise guest CMAT for a performance at the NI Music Prize in Belfast, where Joshua Burnside and Chalk were among the big winners.

NI Music Prize 2026 winners revealed as Philomena Begley and CMAT bring the house down at Ulster Hall

The NI Music Prize celebrated its 15th anniversary last night with an unforgettable evening at Belfast's Ulster Hall, recognising the very best of music from Northern Ireland across genres and generations.

CMAT: Irish star joins Philomena Begley in surprise Belfast appearance

Philomena Begley was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her 64-year career.

Musical stars align as CMAT performs with Philomena Begley at NI Music ...

Philomena Begley honoured as CMAT joins her on stage in Belfast

PHILOMENA BEGLEY received a rapturous standing ovation at Belfast’s Ulster Hall as she was honoured for her extraordinary 64-year career at the 15th NI Music Prize.The country music legend was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during last night’s ceremony, but it was a surprise appearance from fellow singer CMAT that provided one of the evening’s most memorable moments.