**Gareth with special guest Catt McCreary live at Eddie's Attic!** On his upcoming single “Last Thing I Do,” rising Country star Gareth sings with conviction about the one he loves and remains loyal to in the midst of chasing his dreams. “Baby I’ll find my way back to you, if it’s the last thing I do,” he coos amidst the rhythm of banjos where Irish Folk and American Country intersect seamlessly. A heartfelt and poignant single, with ample energy, it’s the kind of love song that raises spirits while inspiring the building blocks on the road to fame. Gareth’s story is one like no other, having made the long journey from Ireland to Nashville, just to make those musical dreams a reality. And as he enters this next chapter in his career, he brings a new sound and style with him to Country music. Born in the small Northern Ireland town of Castlederg, the first part of Gareth’s life was spent in a rural neighborhood that barely scratched 3,000 people in population. His family moved to Killen by his middle school years (yet they returned to Castlederg years later), a small town just five minutes away. Gareth knew early on that music was his chosen path. His earliest memories were of his grandfather getting up to sing at weddings, and spending time with his grandparents listening to Country greats like George Jones and Hank Williams, Jr. His affinity for Country music was immediate: the sound, the style, the heart. Gareth was equally drawn to making music, and at eight years old he signed himself up for a local talent competition that was coming to his school. “I was one of the youngest students that was picked to enter,” he recalls. At the behest of his mother (a huge Meat Loaf fan), he performed “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)” for the crowd. “I have a photo somewhere of me wearing a fake wig, a white shirt, a waistcoat and a red handkerchief like Meat Loaf,” Gareth says. “I actually ended up winning that competition.” The music teacher at the school saw potential in Gareth, taking him under his wing for vocal lessons and teaching him to play the guitar. By 14, Gareth landed his first gig (thanks to his music teacher) at a small pub and began touring the local music circuit in Ireland, performing in pubs for £50 a night. From there he took his talents online, galvanizing a fan base globally. He released a series of cover songs through avenues like TikTok, Instagram, and later YouTube Shorts, building his presence. He met his soon to be manager Chris Ruediger through a cover he released of Luke Combs’ “Going, Going, Gone,” signing with Ruediger’s Walk Off Entertainment. The catalyst for his success, however, came when Gareth released a Short of Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season.” The clip went viral, garnering nearly ten million streams on Spotify alone and 25 million views across platforms. “I liked the song, but I never thought it would go viral,” he admits. He later released an EP of cover songs titled Covers (From Across The Pond), grabbing 15 million streams. The momentum only built from there, and in the Summer of 2024, Gareth released his first original single “What You Don’t Know,” garnering nearly 2.5 million streams on Spotify. He followed with the release of his second EP Changing Seasons. Together, both Covers and Changing Seasons have amassed 25 million streams, with airplay on SiriusXM’s The Highway and Absolute Country Radio. As Gareth’s buzz grew, he relocated to Nashville and began taking label meetings, ultimately inking a publishing deal with BMG. “I couldn’t be happier to have formed this partnership,” he says. The stage is now set for Gareth’s takeover, as he brings a renewed energy to Country music, blending traditional Country with his roots in Irish Folk music. The concept of “Last Thing I Do” came from the time that he was away after moving to Nashville. “It was the longest that I had ever been gone,” Gareth explains, “and the song is about how no matter how far you go or whatever happens in life, you’ll always find a way back to the person you love.” There are more songs in the canon, leading up to the release of his full-length project arriving this Summer. Gareth’s 2025 tour calendar is already stacked, as he readies a Canadian tour with Chayce Beckham, as well as performing at the renowned C2C Country Festival, along with his long-awaited European headlining tour—hitting places like England, Scotland, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and Norway to name a few. While the sky is the limit for Gareth, his next goals are very much rooted in his love of Country. “In my opinion, the two most iconic venues in Nashville are the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium,” he says. “I checked the Ryman off my list when I performed there, I’m coming for the Grand Ole Opry next.” Presented by Eddie's Attic. This is an all ages event.