Niamh Regan
Irish singer-songwriter
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Niamh Regan (/ˈniːv ˈriːɡən/; born 1994) is an Irish singer songwriter from County Galway.[1][2]
- Vocals
- piano
- guitar
Niamh Regan | |
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| Born | 1994 (age 31–32) Ireland |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Black Gate, Faction Music |
| Website | niamhregan |
Early life
Regan grew up in Kilreekill. In 2008, age 13, she appeared on the RTÉ children's talent show Class Act.[3] She received a BA in Music in the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick. She then qualified as a teacher through Hibernia College and was not planning a musical career until the COVID lockdowns.[4]
Career
In 2020 Regan released her debut album Hemet, recorded during the COVID lockdowns. It was nominated for the Choice Music Prize.[5]
Her second album Come As You Are, recorded at Attica Audio Recording in Letterkenny, was also nominated for the Choice Music Prize.[6]
Discography
Personal life
Regan is married to Wesley Houdyshell from Hemet, California, which is the origin of the name of her first album.