Brendan Murray

Brendan Murray
Murray in 2017
Background information
Born (1996-11-16) 16 November 1996
Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
Instruments
  • Vocals and Guitar
Years active 2014–present
Associated acts

Brendan Murray (born 16 November 1996) is an Irish singer, and former member of the Irish boyband Hometown. He represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song "Dying to Try" but failed to qualify to the final. He competed in The X Factor in 2018, advancing past the auditions with 4 yeses.

Life and career

Brendan was born in Tuam Co.Galway.He attended St.Patrick's P. S. Tuam and St. Jarlath's college.

2014–2016: Hometown

In 2014, Murray became a member of the Irish boyband Hometown, managed by Louis Walsh. The band achieved three chart successes in their 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.[1] In December 2016, the band announced that they'd be going on an indefinite hiatus.[2]

2017–present: Eurovision Song Contest 2017

On 16 December 2016, Murray was announced as the Irish representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017.[3] His song, "Dying to Try", was released on 10 March 2017. He didn't reach the final.

In 2018, Murray entered the 15 season of the X-Factor. He progressed to the next round. In the Judge's cut, he was given a gold buzzer by judge Louis Tomlinson after his performance.

Discography

Singles

Title Year Album
"Dying to Try" 2017 Non-album single

References

  1. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discography Hometown". Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  2. ↑ "Irish band HomeTown split to pursue individual journeys". Hot Press. 8 December 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  3. ↑ Gallagher, Robyn (16 December 2016). "Ireland: Brendan Murray will sing at Eurovision 2017". wiwibloggs.com. Wiwibloggs.
Preceded by
Nicky Byrne
with "Sunlight"		 Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest
2017		 Succeeded by
Ryan O'Shaughnessy
with "Together"


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