Rod Stewart says BBC wouldn’t let him perform Irish ballad ‘Grace’ “Also, they won’t let me sing 'Grace' because of its Irish, anti-English overtones in the song,” Rod Stewart said.

7 Rod Stewart is a natural-born storyteller Credit: Rankin Grace, a sorrowful but soaring Irish republican ballad, features on the album after the 73-year-old heard it sung by Celtic fans.

ROD THE RACONTEUR Rod Stewart tells stories of chasing women and male friendship and covers an Irish rebel song on new album Blood Red Roses ...

Entertainment Rod Stewart on Irish shows, 'beating' cancer and plans to record 'rebel songs' In advance of his return to Ireland next week, Sir Rod Stewart sat down with Richard Purden to discuss ...

Sir Rod Stewart has taken a veiled swipe at Ed Sheeran by admitting he doesn’t know any of his songs. The 'Handbags and Gladrags' hitmaker, 79, took aim at the 32-year-old Grammy winner before ...

HIT singer Rod Stewart has revealed he will be performing in Ireland later this year. It was announced today that the Maggie May singer will be performing in Cork during the summer of this year. He… ...

ROD Stewart isn’t shy about showing his love for Celtic – and his latest album speaks volumes about his favourite footie team. His 30th studio album, Blood Red Roses, features 13 songs … ...