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.[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

  • In Time (2010)
  • Life (2013)

With Neil Byrne

  • Acoustically Irish (2013)
  • Byrne and Kelly: Live in Australia (2014)
  • Echoes (2016)
  • The Ballads Collection (2020)

External links

  • Kelly, Antionette (9 October 2010). . IrishCentral.
  • Keddy, Genevieve Rafter (17 January 2011). . Broadway World.
  • Alvarez, Olivia Flores (5 November 2012). . Houston Press.
  • Patton, Kristi (3 September 2013). . Penticton Western News. Archived from on 20 January 2014.
  • Boyd, Dale (19 February 2015). . Penticton Western News. Archived from on 22 February 2015.
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