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.

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

• 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. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
• Boyd, Dale (19 February 2015). "Celtic Thunder returns to roots". Penticton Western News. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
• Ryan Kelly FAQ (Celtic Thunder)