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Early years

He worked as a security guard in McDonald's and as a bingo caller before finding fame with Westlife. McFadden's main interests have always been singing, dancing and football. Together with his sister he attended "Billie Barry Stage School'" in Dublin and performed as an actor onstage all major theatres in Ireland. He also had a role in the Irish TV show "Finbar's Class", a comedy about a group of teenagers set in a school. A security officer guards a construction site in the Peoples Republic of China. ... McDonalds Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is the worlds largest chain of fast-food restaurants, primarily selling hamburgers, chicken, french fries, milkshakes and soft drinks. ... Look up bingo in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Westlife is an Irish pop band that was formed on July 3, 1998. ... Harry Belafonte singing, photograph by C. van Vechten Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with speech. ... A contemporary dancer rehearsing in a dance studio Dance generally refers to human movement either used as a form of expression or presented in a social, spiritual or performance setting. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... A comedy is a dramatic performance of a light and amusing character, usually with a happy conclusion to its plot. ...

In 1998 he started a pop and R&B-influenced group called Cartel with two other boys named Tim and Darragh. Together they performed live in many of Dublin's pubs. Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the genre of popular music. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ...

Relationships

During 1998/1999, Brian dated Aqua singer, Lene Nystrøm Rasted. He also briefly dated S Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt Aqua is the latin word for Water. ... Lene in the 2003 music video for Pretty Young Thing, her second solo single which achieved a fair amount of video airplay across Europe. Lene Nystrøm Rasted was born Lene Grawford Nystrøm on 2 October 1973 in Tønsberg, Norway. ... S Club 7 (later re-named S Club after the departure of Paul Cattermole from the band) were an English pop group created by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller, who rose to fame via their own BBC television programme. ... Hannah Louise Spearritt (born April 1, 1981) is an English actress and singer. ...

McFadden married Kerry Katona on 5 January 2002 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Rathfeigh, County Meath. Their honeymoon was in Mauritius. They have two daughters: Molly Marie McFadden (born August 31, 2001, Dublin, Ireland), and Lilly-Sue McFadden (born February 3, 2003, Dublin, Ireland) who were both born at Dublin's Mount Carmel Hospital. Brian was voted Celebrity Dad of the Year in 2002, and Kerry was crowned Best Celebrity Mum in 2002 and 2004. Katona and McFadden announced their separation in September 2004 and their divorce was finalized in December 2006. Kerry Jayne Elizabeth Katona (previously McFadden; born 6 September 1980) is an English television presenter, writer, magazine columnist and former pop singer with girl band Atomic Kitten. ... is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Statistics Province: Leinster County Town: Navan Code: MH Area: 2,342 km² Population (2006) 162,831 Website: www. ... A honeymoon is the traditional holiday taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage in intimacy and seclusion. ... is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... For other uses, see Dublin (disambiguation). ... is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Dublin (disambiguation). ...

McFadden is now engaged to Australian singer and actress Delta Goodrem, with whom he collaborated on the duet "Almost Here". Initially, the couple denied being romantically linked. After breaking up with Kerry, he claimed Delta was 'helping him' get over the pain, and the two shared many long phone calls.^[1] until McFadden admitted the relationship.^[2] The couple underwent weeks of tabloid scrutiny, focusing particularly on the fallout of McFadden's marriage with Kerry Katona. Press speculation suggested that the pair had embarked on their affair before McFadden had separated with Katona. This was denied by both Goodrem^[3] and McFadden.^[4] According to both parties, Goodrem began dating McFadden in 2004, after the breakdown of Brian's relationship with Kerry, with Goodrem relocating from Australia to the U.K to live with the Irish star. The couple's relationship faced further scrutiny in May 2006 when a newspaper claimed that Goodrem's mother had advised her to end her relationship with McFadden.^[5] Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is the sixth-largest country in the world, the only country to occupy an entire continent, and the largest in the region of Australasia/Oceania. ... Delta Lea Goodrem (born 9 November 1984) is a multi ARIA Award winning Australian singer-songwriter, pianist and Logie Award winning actress. ... Almost Here may refer to: Almost Here (The Academy Is album), an album by The Academy Is. ...

However, on November 29 2007, Brian announced his engagement to Goodrem. The couple confirmed their engagement on Friday, amidst false reports Goodrem had turned down the proposal insisting she was “too young” to settle down. Delta’s management issued a statement, saying, “The couple were hoping to keep the news private however they feel it is important to now confirm their exciting news.” It is revealed in the Christmas Eve issue of OK Magazine Australia that Brian pre-planned the proposal for months. He wrote a book recounting their moments from when they first met until the final page when he asked Delta "Remember the day when I proposed to you in Bali?", and Brian did propose to her on a trip to Bali.

Westlife

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Brian, whose name was spelled Bryan in the band, departed from Westlife after the release of the album Turnaround.

With Westlife, McFadden sold more than 30 million albums and 7 million singles, had 12 #1 singles in the UK chart and sold out arenas all over the world.

Some of Westlife's songs were co-written by McFadden, such as Fragile Heart (from the album "Coast to Coast"), Bop Bop Baby, I Wanna Grow Old With You and Love Crime (from the album "World of Our Own"). Alternate cover Singles from Westlife Released: October 31, 2000 Released: December 18, 2000 Released: 2001 Released: February 26, 2001 Released: August 27, 2001 Coast to Coast is the second studio album of the successful Irish boy-band Westlife. ... Bop Bop Baby is a single by Westlife released in 2002. ... Singles from World of Our Own Released: November 5, 2001 Released: February 18, 2002 Released: May 12, 2002 World of Our Own is the third studio album by Irish boyband Westlife, released on 12 November 2001 (see 2001 in music). ...

Brian is on the following Westlife albums:

• Westlife
• Coast to Coast
• World Of Our Own
• Unbreakable - The Greatest Hits Vol. 1
• Turnaround

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Solo career

He gained a reputation as quite the comedian. On the eve of the Turnaround tour, McFadden left Westlife on 9 March 2004^[6] to spend more time with his family and work on solo projects. His final public performance as part of Westlife was at Newcastle Upon Tyne's Powerhouse nightclub on 27 February 2004. is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Before launching his solo career he co-wrote the song "If My World Stopped Turning" which was sung by Ireland's entry Chris Doran in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004. If My World Stopped Turning was the Irish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, performed in English by Chris Doran, who had an unusual previous career, being a former national kick boxing champion. ... // hey girl released on Urban Influence UK LTD, ( www. ... The Eurovision Song Contest 2004 was the forty-ninth Eurovision Song Contest, held in the Abdi İpekçi Arena in Istanbul, Turkey, with the final on 15 May 2004, and the new semi-final three days earlier, on 12 May 2004. ...

In July 2004 McFadden was signed to the major record company Sony BMG and to begin his solo career Brian resumed the original spelling of his name. In September he released his debut single "Real to Me", which went straight to #1 on the UK charts.^[7] Bertelsmann is a transnational media corporation founded in 1835, based in G tersloh, Germany. ... Real to Me was the first solo single by Irish pop star and former Westlife member Brian McFadden from his debut album Irish Son. ...

His first album Irish Son charted in the Top 30 of the UK charts. Most of the songs were co-written with Guy Chambers, best known for his successful collaboration with Robbie Williams and INXS. "Ultimately, the best you can say about McFadden is that he’s unexceptionally inoffensive and probably of equal talent to the other thousand buskers who populate the streets of Dublin. " Yahoo Music Irish Son is the debut solo album by Brian McFadden and was released on November 29, 2004. ... Guy Chambers (born January 12, 1963 in London) is an English songwriter and record producer best known for his long partnership with Robbie Williams. ... For other people with the same name, see Robbie Williams (disambiguation). ... INXS (pronounced In Excess) are an Australian rock group. ...

His second single, "Irish Son", released in November 2004 went to #6 on the UK charts. The music video for Irish Son caused serious controversy as it showed a Christian Brothers school in Sutton, whilst the lyrics falsely implied that McFadden had been physically abused at that school. Irish Son is the title track and the second single lifted from Irish singer Brian McFaddens debut solo album. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sutton (Irish: Cill Fhionntáin - Fintans cell) is a residential suburb of Dublin, Ireland. ...

After the school's protests, the label decided to withdraw the video.^[8] In fact, McFadden attended a different CBS school, in Artane. The song for the most part criticised the alleged negative hold that the Roman Catholic Church held on Irish society in the past, while McFadden claimed in the song that "it was leaving that saved me." This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Catholic Church redirects here. ...

The third single, "Almost Here", a duet with Australian singer Delta Goodrem, peaked at #3 on the UK charts and reached #1 in Australia in 2005. McFadden and Goodrem have collaborated on several songs which appeared in her album Delta. Almost Here is a duet single by Delta Goodrem and her boyfriend Brian McFadden. ... Japanese Edition Japanese Edition cover Singles from Delta Released: September 15, 2007 Released: December 10, 2007. ...

The fourth and final single from the album, "Demons", reached #28 on the UK Charts in May 2005. McFadden's career stalled at this point due to the intense media backlash he suffered due to his personal life. The music video was directed by Howard Greenhalgh, and was later remade into a different version featuring scenes from the popular TV show Lost by the American network ABC in order to promote the show. Demons was the fourth single taken from Irish singer Brian McFaddens debut solo album Irish Son. ... LOST redirects here. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American television network. ...

McFadden continued writing songs for artists as diverse as Il Divo and Girls Aloud, as well as co-writing the theme "Together We Are One" for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Il Divo, Italian for divine male performer, is an international operatic pop vocal group created by pop impresario Simon Cowell, and signed to the Sony BMG music label. ... Girls Aloud are a BRIT-nominated British girl group created by ITV1 talent show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002. ... Together We Are One is Delta Goodrems eleventh single. ... The 2006 Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne, Australia between March 15 and March 26, 2006. ...

That same year McFadden also duetted with American singer LeAnn Rimes, the song called "Everybody's Someone" featured on her album Whatever We Wanna. The single reached #48 on the UK charts. Margaret LeAnn Rimes (born August 28, 1982 in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American country music and pop singer and occasional songwriter. ... Everybodys Someone was the second single taken from American singer LeAnn Rimes album Whatever We Wanna. ... Whatever We Wanna is a 2006 album by LeAnn Rimes. ...

In 2005 McFadden wanted to tour with girlfriend Delta Goodrem. He hinted he may open shows for the 20 year-old former Neighbours' star when she begins her first ever tour this summer.

In 2006 McFadden stated that he was disillusioned with life in pop's fastlane and want to follow in the footsteps of country music legends Johnny Cash and Garth Brooks. He revealed: "Country music is great. It's not hick and it's not frowned upon any more. "In country music songs are not just about love but everything. "Every song tells a story. I've already been working with some amazing country songwriters."

On 22 March 2007 McFadden was reportedly dropped by Sony BMG due to disappointing album sales and the failure of recent single "Demons" .^[9] McFadden later stated that they had simpley parted ways as he wanted to have creative control over his music. There has been recent press reports to that Westlife would not welcome him back to the group again. Brian also stated he did not want to rejoin the group although he still has great admiration for them. is the 81st day of the year (82nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Bertelsmann is a transnational media corporation founded in 1835, based in G tersloh, Germany. ... Demons was the fourth single taken from Irish singer Brian McFaddens debut solo album Irish Son. ...

2007 Onwards

McFadden's latest single “Like Only A Woman Can” was released in Ireland on April 20, 2007 and reached the Number 1 position on the Irish Singles Chart. It reveals a grown up, more mature McFadden. The self-penned song is the first track from his yet untitled second solo album, McFadden describes it as being about his relationship with Delta Goodrem and he also said the song was about his mother and sister and women in general, and admitting mistakes in the past whilst looking forward to the future.^[10] It was released on his own label, BMF. Like Only A Woman Can is a 2007 single from Irish singer Brian McFadden, from his sophomore album Set In Stone. It was first released only in Ireland, where it reached the #1 position in April 2007; an alternate version was released in Australia in March 2008 It is an... is the 110th day of the year (111th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... BMF Records Was Founded and started by singer/songwriter Brian McFadden. ...

In August 2007 McFadden launched his new song, "Jones", live on Ireland Television's 'You're A Star' talent programme.

Set In Stone

McFadden revealed that his second album "Set In Stone" will be making its way over to the UK and Europe in the summer and in Australia and New Zealand in April, 19 2008. His first single in Australia and New Zealand will be a new version of 'Like Only A Woman Can'. His first single in UK and Europe is set to be 'Room to Breathe'. The album went straight in at No. 5 in Australia in its first week of release. His second single to be released in Australia is called 'Twisted'.

Solo discography

Albums

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Singles

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Trivia

• McFadden performed with Westlife as Bryan because it made signing autographs easier for him.
• He owns a recording studio in Dublin called the Vocal Lab.
• He has five tattoos; four on his back, comprised of two Chinese symbols meaning "love" and "truth" in English, which are either side of a peace symbol, and above, the name "Kerry", after his ex-wife. The fifth is on his inner left arm, reading "Sometimes life breaks in mysterious ways" - a line from his song Sorry Love Daddy that he dedicated to his daughters.
• Brian is a keen footballer and is a fan of Coventry City.
• He is currently managing South African rock band Franklin, as well as Irish group Melt Hair And The Love Rats who have covered his hit single Real To Me.
• His sister Susan McFadden,also a singer and an actress won Grease Is the Word and will be performing in the West-End Theatre.
• Susan McFadden asked him NOT to turn up and support her in TV talent show Grease Is The Word - for HIS own sake. Susan asked Brian not to come along as she feared he might be upset by the attention he would get. She said: "I could just see them putting the camera on him in the audience all the time, and that would be annoying for him and maybe a bit distracting for me.
• He is a passionate Collingwood Magpies supporter in the AFL, and said "I know I might risk sales by saying this in Australia, but I am a passionate Collingwood supporter and, yes, surprisingly I still have all my teeth."
• He plays for an Australian Rules side in Sydney's Castle Hill.

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References

External links

• Brian McFadden Official site
• Brian McFadden Official Ireland site (MySpace)
• Brian McFadden MySpace site
• Brian McFadden Last.fm site
• Brian McFadden at the Internet Movie Database
• 'Brian McFadden - Set In Stone' on iTunes
• Brian McFadden podcast interview]
• Cartel Official site
• Billie Barry Stage School
• Brian McFadden Chats About Westlife, Delta Goodrem & New Album "Set In Stone"