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Daniel O'Donnell in the top five in UK album charts

Daniel O'Donnell in the top five in UK album charts
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Daniel O'Donnell the Irish country music star, has scored a top five chart hit in the UK with his latest album.

The Donegal Crooner is sitting at Number 4 behind Coldplay, The Beatles and Adele with his album '60.'

The 59 year old released the 15-track album earlier the month, ahead of turning 60 in December.

First single a big hit online

Down at The Lah De Dah, a Jimmy Buffet cover, has gone viral.

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Daniel O'Donnell facts

He has sold over 10 million records over the course of his 40-year career.

His net worth is reported to be over €17 million.

His last release, Daniel, hit number 3 in the UK Charts last year, making it his highest ever Top 40 placing in Britain.

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He recorded his first single,  My Donegal Shore, with £1,200 of his own money,  selling all the copies himself.

He's been married to Majella for almost 20 years and they live between Donegal and Tenerife.

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