Brendan Murray
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Birth name | Brendan Hugh Francis Murray |
Born | [1] Tuam, County Galway, Ireland | 16 November 1996
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Years active | 2014–present |
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Brendan Hugh Francis Murray (born 16 November 1996) is an Irish singer and former member of the Irish
Life and career
Brendan was born in Tuam, County Galway.[2] He attended St Patrick's Primary School and St Jarlath's College, both in Tuam.
2014–2016: HomeTown
In 2014, Murray became a member of the Irish boy band HomeTown, managed by Louis Walsh. The band achieved three chart successes in its home country, including the number one singles "Where I Belong" in 2014, and "Cry for Help" in 2015. Their debut album, HomeTown, was released in November 2015 and peaked at number four in Ireland.[3] In December 2016, the band announced that it was going on an indefinite hiatus.[4]
2016–2017: Eurovision Song Contest
On 16 December 2016, Murray was announced as the Irish representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017.[5] His song, "
2018: The X Factor
In 2018, Murray entered
The X Factor performances and results | |||
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Show | Song choice | Theme | Result |
Auditions | "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" – Ella Eyre | — | Through to six-chair challenge |
"This Woman's Work" – Kate Bush | |||
Six-chair challenge | "Everybody Hurts" – R.E.M. | Through to judges' houses (Golden buzzer) | |
Judges' houses | "Nothing Compares 2 U" – Sinéad O'Connor | Through to live shows | |
Live show 1 | "Break Free" – Ariana Grande ft. Zedd | This is Me | Safe |
Live show 2 | "Believe" – Cher | Guilty Pleasures | Bottom three (12th) |
" High and Dry" – Radiohead
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Sing-off | Safe (Deadlock) | |
Live show 3 | "Youngblood" – 5 Seconds of Summer | Fright Night | Safe |
Live show 4 | "Everybody Hurts" – R.E.M. | Movie Night | Safe |
Quarter-Final | "Say Something" – A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera | Big Band | Safe |
Semi-Final | "Run" – Snow Patrol | Get Me to the Final (Part I) | Eliminated (5th place) |
"I Have a Dream" – ABBA | Mamma Mia |
2021-present
In January 2022, Murray was announced as one of 6 participants in the running to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy. His song "Real Love" was written over lockdown by Murray and Darrell Coyle. He finished in 6th place (last place) with 12 points.
Discography
Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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" Dying to Try "
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2017 | Non-album singles |
"Way Too Fast" | 2018 | |
"If I'm Honest" | 2019 | |
"Falling" | 2020 | |
"Teardrops" | ||
"Nothing Compares 2 U" | ||
"Let Go" | ||
"500 Days" | ||
"Wishing You Home For Christmas" | ||
"Here to Stay" | 2021 | |
"Deep Fake" | 2022 | |
"Real Love" |
References
- ^ O'Loughlin, Mikie (17 November 2018). "Irish X Factor star Brendan Murray is loved up with his student girlfriend". Irish Mirror. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- ^ "Brendan Murray through to X Factor semi-finals". 18 November 2018. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discography HomeTown". Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung). Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "Irish band HomeTown split to pursue individual journeys". Hot Press. 8 December 2015. Archived from the original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
- ^ Gallagher, Robyn (16 December 2016). "Ireland: Brendan Murray will sing at Eurovision 2017". wiwibloggs.com. Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "Danny Tetley and Brendan Murray eliminated during X Factor semi-final". The Irish News. 24 November 2018. Archived from the original on 5 February 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
External links
Media related to Brendan Murray at Wikimedia Commons