Ryan Kelly (singer)
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Ryan John Kelly | |
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| Born | November 6, 1978 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.[1] He has also released solo albums as well as in collaboration with Neil Byrne.
Early life and education
[edit]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
[edit]When he was seven, Kelly started to sing publicly. He has always had a deep passion for music and theater.[citation needed]
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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ↑ "Ryan Kelly - Bio". ryankellymusic.com. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
External links
[edit]- Kelly, Antionette (9 October 2010). "Celtic Thunder's own Ryan dishes the goods". IrishCentral. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- Keddy, Genevieve Rafter (17 January 2011). "Celtic Thunder's Ryan Kelly Releases Solo CD". Broadway World. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- Alvarez, Olivia Flores (5 November 2012). "Update: The sound of thunder: A conversation with Ryan Kelly of Celtic Thunder". Houston Press. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- Patton, Kristi (3 September 2013). "Celtic Thunder singer given second shot at life". Penticton Western News. Archived from the original on 20 January 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- Boyd, Dale (19 February 2015). "Celtic Thunder returns to roots". Penticton Western News. Archived from the original on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
- Ryan Kelly FAQ (Celtic Thunder)