Ryan Kelly (singer)

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Ryan John Kelly
BornNovember 6, 1978
The Moy, Northern Ireland
OccupationSinger
Known for Celtic Thunder

Ryan John Kelly 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.

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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.[ 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

Solo
With Neil Byrne

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References

  1. "Ryan Kelly - Bio". ryankellymusic.com. Retrieved 19 November 2019.