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Kieran Goss
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1962 Mayobridge, County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Genres | Folk, country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Cog Communications |
| Associated acts | Annie Kinsella, Frances Black, Rodney Crowell |
Kieran Goss is a talented singer and songwriter. He is from Northern Ireland. Kieran is known for his folk and country music. He has been making music since 1989.
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About Kieran Goss
Kieran Goss was born in 1962. He grew up in a place called Mayobridge. This town is in County Down, Northern Ireland.
Early Music Career
Kieran recorded his first album in 1989. It was called Brand New Star. This album included two songs. These were "Brand New Star" and "Just Around The Corner." Another singer, Mary Black, heard these songs. She liked them and recorded both for her album Babes in the Wood.
Popular Albums and Songs
After Brand New Star, Kieran released New Day in 1994. In 1998, he released Worse Than Pride. This album had a very popular song called "Out Of My Head." It was one of the top 10 songs on Irish radio that year. Worse Than Pride sold so well that it reached double platinum status. This means it sold over 140,000 copies in Ireland.
In 2000, Kieran released Red-Letter Day. This album featured a fan favorite song, "Reasons To Leave."
Later Works and Collaborations
Kieran released a collection of his best songs in 2002. It was called Out of my Head... The Best Of Kieran Goss. In 2005, he recorded his sixth studio album. It was named Blue Sky Sunrise. This album was made in Tennessee, USA. Rodney Crowell, a famous musician, helped produce it.
Kieran Goss now lives in County Sligo, Ireland.
Kieran Goss's Music
Kieran Goss has released many albums throughout his career. He has also released compilation albums and DVDs.
Studio Albums
- Brand New Star (1989)
- Frances Black & Kieran Goss (1991)
- New Day (1994)
- Worse Than Pride (1998)
- Red-Letter Day (2000)
- Blue Sky Sunrise (2005)
- Trio Live (2008)
- I'll Be Seeing You (2009)
- For The Record (2010)
- Solo (2014)
- Oh, The Starlings (2019) – This album was made as a duo with Annie Kinsella.
Compilation Albums
- Out of My Head... The Best of Kieran Goss (2002)
- A cover version of Underneath Your Clothes on Even Better than the Real Thing Vol. 1
DVDs
- Kieran Goss Live at Belfast Opera House (2011)
Interesting Fact
Kieran Goss is the uncle of Tomm Moore. Tomm Moore is a well-known director. He has been nominated for an Oscar three times for his animated films.
