Dermot Kennedy is a talented and popular Irish singer-songwriter who has won over millions of fans with his soulful and powerful voice.
He is best known for his hit single “Outnumbered” and”Heaven”, showcasing his style that blends folk, pop and hip-hop influences.
He has also released two successful studio albums, Without Fear in 2019 and Sonder in 2022, both of which received critical acclaim and commercial success. He is one of the most streamed artists in the world, with over 10 billion streams across all platforms.
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- Full name: Dermot Joseph Kennedy
- Date of Birth: December 13, 1991
- Age: 32
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Rathcoole, County Dublin, Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter
- Height: 1.83 m (6 ft)
- Parents: De Kennedy (father) and Mary Kennedy (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Aisling Finnegan (fiancée)
- Children: None
- Relationship Status: Engaged
- Net worth: $12 million
Early life and education
Dermot Kennedy was born on December 13, 1991 in the small village of Rathkules, County Dublin, Ireland. He will be 32 years old in 2023.
He was the only child of Del and Mary Kennedy, both teachers, and grew up in a musical family, with his father playing guitar and singing in a band and his mother playing piano and singing in a choir.
He was exposed to a variety of music genres from a young age, including rock, folk, country, and classical. He also listened to songs by rap and hip-hop artists such as Eminem, Tupac, and Kendrick Lamar, which inspired his lyrics.
He performed songs in school talent shows and local bars, winning the trust and feedback of classmates and audiences. He also joined a band called Sons of Kennedy, which covered rock and pop songs.
He attended Coláiste Chilliain, a Gaelic-speaking secondary school, where he excelled both academically and in sport. He was an avid rugby player and represented his school and county in various competitions.
He also studied Classical Music at Maynooth University, where he studied Music Theory, History and Composition. He graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Music.
Personal life
Dermot Kennedy is engaged to his long-term girlfriend, nurse Aisling Finnegan, whom he met in 2012 while studying at Maynooth University.
They have been together for over 11 years, supporting each other through their respective careers and challenges.
Kennedy proposed to Finnegan at her home in Dublin in 2020 during the coronavirus lockdown, and the two got engaged. They plan to get married in 2024 after the pandemic ends.
They don’t have any children yet, but they do have a dog named Sammy, who often accompanies Kennedy on tours and trips.
Profession
Dermot Kennedy began his career as a busker, performing on the streets of Dublin and other cities in Ireland and Europe.
He also uploaded his songs and videos to YouTube and SoundCloud, attracting the attention of fans and industry professionals.
In 2015, he released his first EP, Dancing Under Red Skies, which included original and acoustic versions of his pop songs. In 2017, he released another EP, Doves & Ravens, which showcased his fusion of folk, pop and hip-hop music.
He also worked with producers such as Stephen Kozmeniuk, Mike Dean, and Carey Willetts to help him perfect his style and sound.
His exposure and profile increased in 2018 when his song “Outnumbered” became a hit, reaching the top ten in several countries including Ireland, the UK, Germany and Australia. The song is a heartfelt and uplifting anthem that resonated with listeners who were feeling lonely or hopeless.
He also performed the song on various television shows, such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Graham Norton Show. He also embarked on his first world tour, selling out venues in Europe, North America, and Asia.
In 2019, he released his debut studio album, Without Fear, which debuted at number one in Ireland and the UK and reached the top 20 in the US and Canada.
The album contained 14 songs, including “Outnumbered”, “Power Over Me”, “Lost” and “Rome”. Critics gave the album positive reviews, praising his voice, lyrics and production.
The album won him several awards and nominations, including the 2020 Irish Choice Music Award for Album of the Year and the 2021 Brit Award for International Male Vocalist.
Following his debut album, he released his second studio album Sonder in 2022, which also became a commercial and critical success.
The 12-track album, including “Paradise,” “Giant,” “Better Days,” and “Some Summer Night,” showcases his growth and maturity as an artist as he explores themes of love, loss, identity, and change.
The album also features collaborations with artists including Khalid, Halsey, Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi.
The album also earned him further awards and nominations, such as Best Irish Act at the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
He is currently working on his third studio album, which is expected to be released in 2024. He has also announced an upcoming world tour, which will begin in March 2024 and visit more than 50 cities on six continents.
net worth
Dermot Kennedy has an estimated net worth of $12 million. His wealth comes from music sales, streaming, touring, and endorsements.
He is one of the highest-earning and most-streamed artists in the world, with over 10 billion streams across all platforms.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @dermotkennedy
- Twitter: @DermotKennedy
Discography
- Kiss Me
- Control my power
- strength
- Good Days
- Outnumbered
- Sunday
- Won’t back down
