Derek Ryan thanks God for the farmers on new single

Derek Ryan (pictured) has released a tribute to the farming community in his brand new self-penned song ‘Thank God for the Farmers’.

“It felt the sun was setting on the world and its plans, we didn’t have to worry, we were always in good hands,” reflects Derek on the new track the country singer spent time writing and recording, during lockdown, in his home-built studio.

“We sold-out the Farmers’ Bash in the SSE Arena, Belfast, in October and were locked down the following March,” says Derek, who had been the headline act at the 9,000 strong country music event for three years in a row.

“It’s been a quieter year for all of us in the country scene, and the music industry in general, but when the world was locked down the farmers were still out there doing their jobs, keeping us fed and watered.

“This is where I drew inspiration from for the lyrics of this song.”

Derek felt now was the right time to release a follow up single to his hugely popular ‘Friends with Tractors,’ which was well received far and wide in the farming community back in 2017.

Always a fan favourite at events such as the Balmoral Show and the National Ploughing Championships, he has been a regular headliner at events for the Young Farmers’ Clubs.

‘Thank God for the Farmers’ is taken from Derek’s new album set for release at the end of this year.

Derek, meanwhile, is taking to the roads again at the start of 2022 on a nationwide concert tour.

“I’ve been on the road ever since I started out 10 years ago, releasing a new album every year on top of that.

“But the past year has not stopped me from writing new music and being in my own home studio has helped,” he said.

Derek, who writes all his own material and has previously won ‘Songwriter of the Year’, continued: “I can’t wait for my fans to hear my new single ‘Thank God for the Farmers’ and all my new material.

“But performing these new songs live for them will be even better.”

‘Thank God for the Farmers’ was released last Friday on iTunes and is available to stream from all music platforms.