Shane Filan
Irish singer-songwriter from Westlife
Born
July 5th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Ireland
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A prominent Irish singer-songwriter, gained fame as a member of the boy band Westlife, which achieved remarkable success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Westlife released several chart-topping albums and singles, including hits like 'Uptown Girl' and 'You Raise Me Up'. After the band disbanded in 2012, embarked on a solo career, releasing albums like 'You and Me' and 'Right Here'. His contribution to pop music has been recognized through various awards.
Sold over 30 million records with Westlife
Achieved 14 number one singles in the UK
Released several successful solo albums
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