Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 28/01/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | County Monaghan, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Ryan Sheridan
18/09/2026
Sheridan gave a free performance at the Tin Church in Laragh, Co Monaghan, as the final Scenic Sessions event of the summer during Culture Night. It was described as his comeback performance after about two years away from the stage. He debuted the new song Forever Ago from an unnamed forthcoming album.
27/03/2026
Ryan Sheridan released a new single titled Paper Sails through 2dB Records. It followed his Undercover EP from 2024 and marked one of his first new releases in a while.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Irish musician known for acoustic rock and pop blended with Irish traditional roots and a percussive guitar style. Based in Monaghan, he is a platinum-selling singer-songwriter with a reputation for energetic live shows. |
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| Origins | Grew up in Monaghan, where he started on fiddle at seven and played traditional music. |
| Early Career | Relocated to New York as a teenager, began writing songs there, and earlier toured as a performer with Riverdance. |
| Breakthrough | Gained attention while busking on Dublin's Grafton Street in 2010 and later won the SupaJam competition, which earned a slot at the Festival Internacional de Benicàssim. |
Relationships & More
| Management | Caught the attention of music manager Brian Whitehead in 2010. |
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| Collaborations | Performs alongside guitarist Colm Lindsay; formed an acoustic duo with percussionist Ronan Nolan. |
Career
| Debut Album | The Day You Live Forever, released 06/05/2011, reached No. 2 on the Irish Albums Chart and was later certified platinum. |
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| Second Album | Here and Now, released in 2015, debuted at No. 1 on the Irish Albums Chart. |
| Notable Tours and Support | Has supported or toured with Taylor Swift, Bryan Adams, The Script, Rea Garvey, Simply Red and Paul Simon, and has played Croke Park and the Aviva Stadium. |
| Awards | Won the Overall Grand Prize and Best Male Artist award at the International Acoustic Music Awards in 2023 for the song Fine Wine. |
| Label | Rubyworks Records; later associated with Universal Music. |
| Recent Releases | Undercover EP (2024); single Paper Sails (2026). |
| Film Work | Wrote the song Home, which featured in Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie at the request of Brendan O'Carroll. |
Style Quotient
| Musical Style | Percussive guitar, acoustic rock/pop with Irish traditional influences, dynamic live performance. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won first place in the SupaJam competition from over 3,200 entries in 2010. | |
| 2. Began his stage career at age 15 touring with Riverdance. | |
| 3. Song The Dreamer was used in a Heineken commercial. | |
| 4. Stand Up Tall was nominated for Best Male Video at the 2011 IMTV Awards. |
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