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Title: New Country Diamond Album Interprets Classic Neil Diamond Songs as Country Music Covers
United States, 17th Feb 2026 —The tribute artist Happy Diamond Sings today announced the release of Country Diamond, his latest EP, which features country music covers of the Neil Diamond classic songs Play Me, Sweet Caroline, and Holly Holy. The country cover of Sweet Caroline represents a first in the music industry. The EP is now available on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify.“To some, the idea of interpreting Neil Diamond in country style sounds like blasphemy, but if you listen, I think you’ll hear that Diamond’s artistry was made for country covers,” explained Happy Diamond Sings. “It’s a match made in music heaven, as far as I am concerned. Writing and performing these covers was a creatively satisfying undertaking of the highest order.”Country Diamond is making its debut at a moment when Neil Diamond’s life and body of work are getting fresh exposure through the Song Sung Blue film and the A Beautiful Noise musical. Song Sung Blue, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, tells the story of a Neil Diamond tribute artist. Hudson earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance in the film. About Happy Diamond Sings Happy Diamond Sings is a premier Neil Diamond tribute artist, performing the timeless hits of the legendary Neil Diamond and honoring his musical legacy through dynamic live performances.Happy Diamond—also known as Michael Corbus—lives in the Portland, Oregon area with his family of five. He performs throughout the Pacific Northwest and is also the owner of a one-of-a-kind, 150-seat backyard event and performance venue. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/HappyDiamondSings/To listen to Sweet Caroline on Spotify, visithttps://open.spotify.com/track/76iv0gblsYUplPfKazOmWS?si=N73HJ63ZRb-dPE-vxXxVAA
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