James Kilbane Bio

The Story So Far.......
James Kilbane was born in London, England in 1970, and in his childhood returned to the tranquil Achill Island, Ireland, where he lives with his family.
James' career started at the age of seven when he gave his first solo performance in his local choir. James then started competing in singing competitions form the age of ten, winning many County titles. Having been a member of several choirs and bands throughout his teenage years, James eventually became lead singer with his own band "Dollar Brand" until his success in the hit TV show You're A Star. 
You're A Star is the Irish version of American Idol or Pop Idol. In this Irish television series, there were thousands of entrants from Ireland, America and England. The prize was to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest. After five months of television performances, James with his unique and incredible voice went all the way to the final! Sadly, the result was not to favour the Achill Island man, however, many believe James won the hearts of his nation.
James Kilbane is not a man to waste time and since he has had a hectic schedule. First, James recorded on a follow-up compilation album; a hit single, Losing You, DVD, and stared in the sell-out nationwide tour. After he had his own nationwide tour.
During the Summer James took the step that so many were waiting for him to do and recorded his debut album called King of the Road. Since its release in October this great album King of the Road has proven to be a huge hit with the Irish public at home and abroad, with its easy listening sounds and its many inspiring songs that reflect some of the music James loves to sing. 
James has been in demand for many prestigious shows and events in Ireland over the past year. James has been regularly a guest on radio and television shows, including Phil Coulter's, television show, Coulter and Company. He has performed at various festivals including the International Rose of Tralee Festival. He has performed at the Irish National Entertainment Centre (INEC) Killarney, County Kerry, as well as performing abroad, in Portugal and more recently America. 
In a short time some of the top artists that James Kilbane has performed alongside have been music greats as Phil Coulter, Guy Clarke, Charlie Pride and other Irish artists as the Celtic Tenors, Tommy Fleming, Dominic Kirwin, Louise Morrissey, Brian Ormond, Trudi Lawlor, John Hogan, Marc Roberts and The Irish Garda Orchestra. 
Years of experience have helped make James Kilbane a versatile performer who sings a mix of Country, Gospel, Irish ballads, Folk, and just simply, nice music.

“James Kilbane is a phenomenon” (Phil Coulter)