Ryan Kelly (singer)
Ryan John Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 6, 1978 The Moy, Northern Ireland |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Known for | Celtic Thunder |
Ryan John Kelly (born 6 November 1978) is a Northern Irish singer and songwriter from The Moy, County Tyrone. Trained academically in accounting at Queen’s University Belfast, he rose to fame as a member of the internationally successful musical ensemble Celtic Thunder.[1] Since its formation in 2007, the group has toured extensively, and Kelly distinguished himself with his theatrical performances and tenor vocals. In addition to his work with Celtic Thunder, Kelly has released two solo albums In Time (2010) and Life (2013) and collaborates with fellow band member Neil Byrne on several duet projects. Known for blending Irish traditional music, acoustic rock, and musical theatre, he continues to record and tour internationally, maintaining a dedicated fanbase.
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
- ^ "Ryan Kelly - Bio". ryankellymusic.com. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
External links
- 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)