Anthony Kearns

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Anthony Kearns (born 17 August 1971, Kiltealy, County Wexford, Ireland) is the youngest member of the Irish Tenors, along with Ronan Tynan and Finbar Wright.[1]


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[edit] Early Career

He was one of six children in a musical family, played the accordion and sang traditional Irish songs with his family. He attended Bunclody Secondary School, then studied catering and hotel management.[2]. He achieved professional success at the age of 18, after entering a national vocal competition, the only competitor not to have had formal training. He won the event, singing The Impossible Dream and Danny Boy. He began training with vocal coach Veronica Dunne and in 1993 went on to win national vocal competition, "Ireland's Search for a Tenor". After that he relinquished his various day jobs to pursue a full-time career in music.[1]

[edit] Irish Tenors

Kearns, Tynan and John McDermott were brought together for a concert at the Royal Dublin Society in 1998. The concert was broadcast on the American Public Broadcasting System (PBS) in 1999 and the group found itself in huge demand for concerts across the Atlantic. After only a few months of international prominence, McDermott had left the group, to be replaced by Wright. The group continues to tour and record and each member also continues with solo projects.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c The Irish Tenors Lyrics and Biography. Musician Guide. Retrieved on 2007-11-18.
  2. ^ Anthony Kearns biography. Anthony Kearns official website. Retrieved on 2007-11-18.

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