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Ever wondered who kickstarted YouTube in Ireland?
Well, Crystal Swing's Mary reckons it was them.
The family act went viral back in 2010 when their video for He Drinks Tequila was posted to YouTube and went instantly viral, even landing the trio a slot on The Ellen Degeneres show.
The mother of two told The Irish Mirror:
“I think we were the beginnings of the YouTube thing in Ireland and a lot of people have said that to us.
“I really feel we got the whole thing kickstarted because after our video went viral anybody and everybody started putting up videos to try and promote their own careers.
“We were the only ones to break it and get on the Ellen DeGeneres Show but thankfully it did reignite the Country scene in Ireland.
“It’s been an amazing experience for us all and I am so proud of them.”
She also admitted that they do cringe a little when they look back on the video, adding:
“I cringe and Derek and Dervla cringe particularly when they see [He Drinks Tequila], because Derek doesn’t blink for the whole thing."
Never forget.
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