Choice Music Prize Irish Song of the Year shortlist announced

Capping off this week's Choice Music Prize announcements, the nominees for Irish Song of the Year have been unveiled on RTÉ 2FM's Tracy Clifford Show today.

The shortlist is:

• Jordan Adetunji - Kehlani
• Chubby Cat – Quiet
• CMAT – Aw, Shoot
• Cian Ducrot – Here It is
• Fontaines D.C. - Starburster
• Hozier - Too Sweet
• Jazzy – Make Up
• Kabin Crew – The Spark
• Picture This – Act of Innocence
• Niamh Regan - Music

To vote, head over to rte.ie/2fm.

Votes are limited to one per person per day. Only votes cast in the Republic of Ireland will be counted. Voting closes at midnight on Sunday, February 16.

The winning song will be announced by Tracy Clifford on March 6, on a special Song of the Year radio show on 2FM, ahead of the live event that evening.

Previous winners of Irish Song of the Year include Cian Ducrot, Moncrieff, and Dermot Kennedy.

2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the Choice Music Prize.

"The RTÉ Choice Music Prize continues to highlight, promote and support Irish music across annually," the Choice Music Prize founder, Dave Reid, recently stated. "We are delighted to be hosting the 20th edition of the project in 2025 and right now music across all genres in Ireland is in its healthiest state ever..."