Johnny McCauley (23 April 1925 – 22 March 2012) was an Irish singer-songwriter, born in Myroe, near Limavady, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland.
As a young adult, he moved to London and in 1953 began singing professionally with his band, the Westernaires, at the Galtymore Club, Cricklewood.
Always a country music fan, he started to write and release songs on his own Denver Records label and formed a band of his own, 'The Johnny McCauley Trio', which toured extensively in and around London.
His blend of American country sounds with Irish-based lyrics proved a winning combination.
[1] He wrote more than 80 songs, including "Destination Donegal", "Among The Wicklow Hills", "Pretty Little Girl From Omagh" and "Four Country Roads"; others include John Wayne and Barry McGuigan tribute songs.