The longstanding performer achieved the number one spot in the U.S. country music charts an incredible 36 times between 1969 and 1984. He's sold over 70 million copies of his albums, 35 of which have been certified gold or platinum.

His Irish tour takes in the following venues, with tickets for all dates available from Ticketmaster:

March 24 - Leisureland, Galway
March 26 - INEC, Killarney
April 1 - Millenium Forum, Derry
April 6 & 7 - Waterfront Hall, Belfast