BBC Radio 1 Clarifies CMAT's Euro-Country Song Edit

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00:00 - BBC Radio 1 Clarifies CMAT's Euro-Country Song Edit
02:50 - CMAT's Euro-Country Full Irish Language Intro Finally Played on BBC Radio 1

1. BBC Radio 1 Clarifies CMAT's Euro-Country Song Edit

The BBC has responded to claims that it edited out the Irish language section of CMAT's new single Euro-Country during its debut on Radio 1.
The song's first 45 seconds feature lyrics in Irish, but these were not included in the initial broadcast.
CMAT, whose full name is Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, took to Instagram to express her surprise at the edit, stating it was not her decision.
The BBC has since confirmed that it played a version of the song provided by the record label, AWAL, and has committed to playing the full version, including the Irish language intro, on upcoming shows.
The incident has sparked discussion about the importance of preserving cultural heritage and language in music.
CMAT's third studio album, Euro-Country, is set for release on August 29th.

2. CMAT's Euro-Country Full Irish Language Intro Finally Played on BBC Radio 1

The BBC clarifies that Radio 1 initially played an edited version of CMAT's 'Euro-Country' without the Irish language intro, but has since committed to airing the full version. Singer Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson (CMAT) revealed the Irish lyrics were not her decision to remove, sparking controversy. The full track will air on BBC shows including 'Going Home' and 'Radio 1's New Music Show'. The song is the title track of CMAT's third album, set for release on 29 August. Keywords: CMAT Euro-Country, BBC Radio 1, Irish language lyrics, music controversy, AWAL record label, CMAT album release, Gaelic in music.