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Ryan Kelly (singer)
Northern Irish singer
Ryan John Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1978-11-06) November 6, 1978 (age 46) The Moy, Northern Ireland |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Known for | Celtic Thunder |
Ryan John Kelly (born November 6, 1978) is a Northern Irish singer known for being a part of the group Celtic Thunder. He has also released solo albums as well as in collaboration with Neil Byrne.
Early life and education
Born on 6 November 1978, Ryan John Kelly is from a village called The Moy, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He is the youngest of three children (two boys and a girl). Kelly earned two degrees from the Queen's University Belfast, being a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Accounting.
Career
When he was seven, Kelly started to sing publicly. He has always had a deep passion for music and theater.
Kelly is a current member of the Irish band Celtic Thunder, but he maintains his early musical background a solo singer. His first solo album, released in 2010 is called In Time; his second, "Life", was released in 2013. With fellow Celtic Thunder singer and band member Neil Byrne, the duo have released three albums - Acoustically Irish, in 2013, and Byrne and Kelly: Live in Australia, in 2014; and Echoes in 2016
Discography
- Solo
- In Time (2010)
- Life (2013)
- With Neil Byrne
- Acoustically Irish (2013)
- Byrne and Kelly: Live in Australia (2014)
- Echoes (2016)
- The Ballads Collection (2020)
References
External links
Welcome to the official website of Ryan Kelly! Celtic Thunder Celtic Thunder is an Irish singing group that has taken the world by storm! Jordin Sparks, Maureen McGovern & Billy Joel Celtic Thunder members are currently 33, 38, 45, 41 & 43 years old. Celtic Thunder is from Ireland. Celtic Thunder members' real names are Damian McGinty, Keith Harkin, Emma Ni Bhraonain, Ryan Kelly & Neil Byrne. The village that they call The Moy in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, may be where Ryan Kelly resides, but he's just as comfortable calling the studio and stage home- recording and touring as one of the stars of the highly successful, platinum and multi-gold selling musical show, Celtic Thunder. Ryan began singing at a young age and has developed a wide range of musical tastes over the years- from traditional Irish songs, to acoustic to rock to showtunes. In 2003, he placed second in the BBC Television "Country Cool" competition and in 2007, he won the SCOR singing competition. He's performed live with West Life, Girls Aloud and Simply Red for the "Children In Need" televised charity concert at the Odyssey in Belfast. Recently he had the honour of performing with Celtic Thunder for President Obama and his family and was thrilled to sing the US National Anthem for his beloved Boston Celtics. Ryan is also an accomplished actor-he's portrayed a variety of characters-from contemplative ballad singer, to lovable rogue, to a jealous and resentful brother, to the ultimate betrayer- and he's played them all to perfection. He 's taken on such roles as that of Mickey Johnstone in "Blood Brothers" and Judas Iscariot in "Jesus Christ Superstar" to much success and praise. Performing with Celtic Thunder has allowed Ryan to showcase both his acting and singing abilities to audiences all across North America and beyond and he's enjoying every moment of it- During his "downtime" between tours and the studio, Ryan enjoys playing the guitar and writing his own music, and is working on a highly anticipated solo album. BornNovember 6, 1978
The village that they call The Moy in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, may be where Ryan Kelly resides, but he's just as comfortable calling the studio and stage home. He began his love affair with music and performing early on in his life, and he's remained faithful to his first love ever since.
Ryan developed his wide range of musical tastes from a lifetime filled with varied influences- from traditional Irish songs, to acoustic to rock to show tunes- and he's combined them all into his own distinctive style as a singer/songwriter, showcased on his two solo albums released to date, "In Time" (2010) and "Life" (2013).
Ryan started singing publicly at age seven, taught himself to play the guitar around age thirteen and began writing his own music not long after. He joined a well known local band, and won a place as a finalist in the National BBC Television "Country Cool" competition-where he placed second in the finals. Ryan's performed live with West Life, Girls Aloud and Simply Red in the "Children In Need" televised charity concert at the Odyssey in Belfast, sung the US National Anthem for his beloved Boston Celtics, and has performed for the US President and his family at the White House.
Ryan's talents don't end with his phenomenal musical abilities. He is also an accomplished actor. He's taken on roles such as that of Mickey Johnstone in the musical "Blood Brothers" and Judas Iscariot in "Jesus Christ Superstar" to much success and praise.
This brought Ryan to a new chapter in his musical journey- recording and touring as one of the original stars of the highly successful, platinum and multi-gold selling musical show, "Celtic Thunder". Performing with "Celtic Thunder" has allowed Ryan to showcase both his acting and singing abilities to audiences all across North America, Australia and beyond. His ability to transform onstage and make the songs he performs completely his own, have garnered him a large an About Celtic Thunder
List of Celtic Thunder's featurings
Celtic Thunder members' ages
Celtic Thunder's country of origin
Celtic Thunder members' real names
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