Brian Nicholas McFadden is an Irish pop singer and television presenter. He first gained fame in 1998 as a member of the famous Irish boy band Westlife.
McFadden remained with Westlife until he departed from the group in 2004.
Following his exit from Westlife, McFadden embarked on a solo music career. He released his debut solo album, “Irish Son”, in 2004.
Over the subsequent years, McFadden released four additional studio albums: “Set in Stone,” “Wall of Soundz,” “The Irish Connection,” and “Otis.”
Profile
- Full Name: Brian Nicholas McFadden
- Stage Name: Brian Mcfadden
- Born: 12 April 1980
- Age: 44 years old
- Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: Irish singer and TV show host
- Height: 1.9 m
- Parents: Brendan McFadden and Mairead McFadden
- Siblings: Susan Mcfadden
- Spouse: Vogue Williams (m. 2012–2017), Kerry Katona (m. 2002–2006)
- Partner: Danielle Parkinson
- Children: Molly McFadden, Lilly-Sue McFadden, and Ruby McFadden
- Relationship: Engaged
- Net Worth: $18 million
Early Life And Education
Brian Nicholas McFadden, the Irish singer and TV show host, was born in Dublin, Ireland on April 12, 1980. His parents are Brendan and Mairead McFadden. He grew up with his sister, Susan, and attended the Billie Barry Stage School in Dublin, which led to roles in TV and on stage.
He also formed a pop-R&B group called Cartel with his friends Tim and Darragh. McFadden holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from Fordham University in New York. He is of Irish ethnicity and practices Christianity.
Career
Brian McFadden started his music career in June 1998 when he auditioned for the Irish boy band Westlife. He was up against another blonde member, Nicky Byrne, and both joined the group alongside Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, and Shane Filan.
After joining Westlife, McFadden changed the spelling of his first name from Brian to Bryan to make it easier for fans to sign autographs. As part of Westlife, McFadden and the group were managed by music mogul Simon Cowell.
Together, they released their debut single, “Swear It Again,” in 2000, which became their first and only single to chart in the US. During his time with Westlife, the group released four Irish number-one studio albums and a number-one greatest hits album.
Before launching his solo career, McFadden co-wrote the song “If My World Stopped Turning,” which Ireland’s entry Chris Doran performed in the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest.
Following his departure from Westlife, McFadden signed with major label Sony BMG and released his debut solo single, “Real to Me,” in 2004. It became his first number-one hit single in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, and Norway.
McFadden‘s second solo single, “Irish Son,” also charted within the top 10 in the UK and Ireland. While working on his second solo album, his record label, Sony BMG, insisted he collaborate with an A&R (Artists & Repertoire) representative. This second album went on to sell over 800,000 copies worldwide.
In 2011, McFadden released the single “Just the Way You Are (Drunk at the Bar)” which was criticized by some as glorifying date rape. As a result, McFadden canceled plans for a music video, asked radio stations not to play the song, and pledged to donate all proceeds to organizations supporting rape victims.
In 2020, McFadden formed the duo Boyzlife with fellow former boyband member Keith Duffy of Boyzone. They released their debut album “Strings Attached” that year. In 2022, Boyzlife released their second album, “Old School,” which did not perform as well commercially.
Outside of his musical career, McFadden has also taken on television presenting roles. In 2008-2009, he co-hosted the Australian show “Football Superstar” and also made a guest appearance as a judge on Australian Idol in 2009. He has also done radio work, co-hosting breakfast shows in Australia in the late 2000s.
Awards and Nominations
Although Brian McFadden has enjoyed significant success as a solo artist and as a member of Westlife, he has not received many individual awards.
World Music Awards:
- World’s Best-Selling Pop Group
Brit Awards:
MTV Europe Music Awards:
Record of the Year Awards:
- Multiple awards for their hit singles
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @brianmcfadden123
Personal Life
Brian McFadden, the Irish singer-songwriter, has been married twice and is currently engaged. His first marriage was to Kerry Katona, the former singer of the girl group Atomic Kitten. The couple wed in 2002 and divorced in 2006. Together, they have two daughters – Molly and Lilly-Sue.
McFadden’s second marriage was to Vogue Williams, an Irish model. They married in 2012 but divorced in 2017 after five years of marriage. Brian McFadden is engaged to Danielle Parkinson, a physical education teacher. The couple has a daughter together named Ruby.
Discography
Studio albums:
- Irish Son (2004)
- Set in Stone (2008)
- Wall of Soundz (2010)
- The Irish Connection (2013)
- Otis (2019)
- Boyzlife
- Strings Attached (2020)
- Old School (2022)
Net Worth
Brian McFadden is an Irish singer-songwriter who has amassed a net worth of $18 million throughout his successful music career. McFadden initially gained fame as a member of the popular boy band Westlife, with whom he achieved massive commercial success.
After leaving Westlife in 2004, McFadden embarked on a solo career, releasing several studio albums and hit singles that have helped him maintain a lucrative music career. As a singer-songwriter, he has written songs for himself and other artists, contributing to his substantial net Worth.
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