Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, known professionally as CMAT, is a 29-year-old Irish singer-songwriter who gained fame during the lockdown era with her catchy, country-inflected pop songs. After struggling to launch her music career while working in various low-paying jobs in Manchester, she wrote the life-changing track 'I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby!' in a moment of emotional turmoil. Her debut album, 'If My Wife Knew I’d Be Dead,' topped the Irish charts and expanded her audience internationally. CMAT is known for her vibrant personality, bold fashion choices, and outspoken views on social issues, including body positivity and capitalism. Her third album, 'Euro-Country,' reflects her personal experiences and the socio-economic struggles in Ireland, igniting conversations about mental health and the music industry's role in addressing societal issues.
Born on Jan 01, 1994 (31 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.15% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 8,422 | $5,100 | 9$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,048 | $2,700,000 | 1,155$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 341,243 | 262 | $24,000 | 18$ |
| Totals | 4 | 73,257,254 | 37,732 | $2,729,100 | 1,182$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
CMAT, whose real name is Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, has been nominated for her third LP Euro-Country.
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Ireland:
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, known as CMAT, is constitutionally too young to run for president this year.
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Iceland:
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, known as cmat, was seen in a top from Hildur's brand, marking her rise in the music world.
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United Kingdom:
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, better known as CMAT, is an Irish pop star and songwriter whose new single Euro-Country reflects the struggles of her generation in post-recession Ireland.
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Ireland:
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, aka CMAT, has announced her biggest Irish concerts to date.
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Ireland:
Country-pop sensation Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson lets loose.
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Ireland:
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, aka CMAT, is a country-pop sensation from Dunboyne, in Co Meath.
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Ireland:
Pop singer CMAT has criticised the cutting of Irish language lyrics of her new song Euro-Country on BBC Radio.
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Ireland:
The singer CMAT shared a short clip of her new single on social media last week, with a sample of the lyrics reflecting her feelings about Bertie Ahern.
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Portugal:
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, known as CMAT, opened the main stage at Nos Alive 2025.
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