Nicky Byrne
Irish singer-songwriter known for Westlife
Born
October 9th, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Ireland
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A singer-songwriter from Ireland, achieved fame as a member of the boy band Westlife, which formed in 1998. The group attained significant commercial success, releasing multiple number-one singles and albums in various countries. Westlife garnered a strong fan base and became one of the best-selling music artists in the world, with numerous awards and accolades throughout their career. After the band went on hiatus, pursued a solo career and released music as well. Participated in the Eurovision Song Contest as a solo artist in 2016, representing Ireland.
Sold over 30 million records worldwide with Westlife
Successfully represented Ireland in Eurovision 2016
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