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For Keith Harkin singing was a long-time dream of his since he was a child. He started performing at the ripe age of 4 years old and by 18 he was writing his own music. That dream has since become a reality and as a lead singer and a songwriter for vocal group phenomenon Celtic Thunder, Keith has already sold millions of albums, performed across the globe and was named Top World Music Artist by Billboard.

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Now the North Ireland native is gearing up for a major solo career with the release of his self-titled debut solo album. A labor of love, this record was about 7 years in the making and a product of his collaboration with Grammy Award-winning producer David Foster, who served as Executive Producer on the project.

Keith pays homage to his favorite artists like Neil Young, Glen Campbell and Elton John with an eclectic sound that will surprise even the group's most die-hard fans. One thing is for certain, the song selections truly reflect Harkin's musical passions.

Check out our interview and be sure to pick up a copy of his new album here.