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Shay O'Dowd Wins Breakthrough Artist at Scottish Music Awards

12/20/2025

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Shay O'Dowd, a 22-year-old Glasgow singer, won the Breakthrough Artist award at the Scottish Music Awards.
His breakthrough came with the song 'Since We Divided' after he discovered his music talent in high school.
He is signed to the same management as Joesef.
He has sold-out gigs at iconic venues, including a pre-Christmas show at St Luke's.
He released two EPs, Growing Pains and Say It Now.

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Shay O'Dowd, a 22-year-old Glasgow singer, won the Breakthrough Artist award at the Scottish Music Awards.
His breakthrough came with the song 'Since We Divided' after he discovered his music talent in high school.
He is signed to the same management as Joesef.
He has sold-out gigs at iconic venues, including a pre-Christmas show at St Luke's.
He released two EPs, Growing Pains and Say It Now.