Damian McGinty has captured the hearts of fans with his remarkable voice since he was just 14 years old. The young Irish singer took the lead on Celtic Thunder’s live rendition of “A Bird Without Wings,” leaving audiences completely mesmerized. With a sweet tenor tone, Damian delivered a heartfelt performance that was both gentle and powerful. Supporting him was Celtic Thunder’s lead vocalist George Donaldson, whose rich voice perfectly complemented Damian’s.
There is a unique magic when Damian McGinty’s extraordinary voice blends with Celtic Thunder’s uplifting traditional music. The Music Man praises Damian as a rare talent who, even at 14, showed a calm confidence on stage, making him appear completely at ease. Though the video was uploaded by Celtic Thunder on September 18, 2024, the performance originally comes from their 2007 show Live From Ireland. Fans have left glowing comments such as, “Beautiful and moving song with a magical voice. It brought tears to my eyes,” and “This performance gives me goosebumps every time!”
Damian McGinty’s Early Years and Breakthrough
Damian McGinty has also starred in several popular videos with Celtic Thunder. One notable example is his rendition of the traditional Irish tune “Buachaill On Eirne,” performed live in Ontario in 2015. At 23 years old during this performance, Damian displayed his vocal growth since his early days with the band.
Born and raised in a Catholic family in Derry, Northern Ireland, Damian McGinty joined Celtic Thunder at 14 as a boy soprano. Over time, his voice matured into a baritone, while still maintaining his tenor capabilities. Beyond singing, Damian found success as an actor, placing in the top 12 out of 40,000 auditionees on The Glee Project. Winning the competition led him to appear in 18 episodes of the hit American TV show Glee.
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