Irish artist Dermot Kennedy makes YouTube 'Ones to Watch' top ten

Dublin singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy has been tipped as a rising star by streaming giant YouTube. The playlist was made for listeners to "get to know the soon-to-be most talked about acts of 2019". The full list includes 56 songs, with 'Power Over Me' by Dermot Kennedy holding the number eight spot.

A grateful Kennedy said, "YouTube has been so helpful for me to go from an Irish busker and musician to reaching a global stage and having so many people hear my music and see my videos." From humble beginnings, the singer became popular on Spotify for his acoustic covers. Now Dermot Kennedy has close to three million monthly listeners on Spotify.

The 'Ones to Watch' list comes out at a very convenient time for the artist as his new music video for 'Power Over Me' was released today. The video has over 7,000 views on YouTube after its release six hours ago.

Dermot Kennedy will play the Olympia Theatre next year as part of his UK & Ireland tour. The sold-out Irish gigs will run from 13 May to 16 May, with extra dates already added due to demand.

Tour dates

6 May - O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol

7 May - O2 Institute Birmingham, Birmingham

8 May - O2 Academy Brixton, London

10 May - Barrowland, Glasgow

11 May - Albert Hall, Manchester

13 May - Olympia Theatre, Dublin

14 May - Olympia Theatre, Dublin

15 May - Olympia Theatre, Dublin

16 May - Olympia Theatre, Dublin

Watch the music video for 'Power Over Me' below.