Keith Hanley (born 15 August 1993) is an Irish singer from Charleville, County Cork and the winner of ''

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on 28 April 2013. Hanley's coach on the show was R&B singer

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who was making her debut season on the show. He won a recording contract with

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after he performed his winning song "

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". He also performed 'Jigsaw' with Ryan Sheridan that night.

Career

2013: ''The Voice of Ireland''

Hanley auditioned for

in 2012, singing

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's "

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" at the blind auditions. Bresie and Jamelia turned around but Hanley ultimately chose Jamelia as his coach. During the battle rounds, Hanley was pitted against Niamh Armstrong; they sang "

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" after which Jamelia decided to send Hanley through to the live shows. For the second live show, Hanley sang "

". He was given a score of 38 by the judges and saved by the public vote. In week four, he sang "

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" and was safe with a judges score of 25. For the Top 10 live show Hanley sang "

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" and was sent through to the semi-final by public vote with a judges score of 23. For the semi-final Hanley sang "

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" and was sent through to the final. In the final he sang "Jigsaw" (with Ryan Sheridan) and "Beggin'" and was announced as the winner.

Performances on ''The Voice of Ireland''

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Debut album and other ventures

Hanley announced on 12 September 2013 via Facebook that he had finished recording his debut album. He announced on 5 January 2014 that his album would be released by Valentine's Day. He released his debut single "

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" on 21 February 2014. His debut album ''Hush'' was released on 7 March 2014. The album's second single, also titled "Hush", was released on 30 May 2014. It was announced on 10 August 2014 that Hanley had been dropped from

after disappointing album sales. Hanley announced his return to the recording studio via social media in September 2015, teasing new music coming soon. As of February 2018, no new material has been released. Hanley still works a regular job, but also continues to gig and perform in pantomimes and other theatrical events. It was announced in January 2018 that Hanley was in the running to represent Ireland in the 2018

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, competing against former winners Pat Byrne and Brendan McCahey for the position.

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hanley, Keith 1993 births Living people Musicians from County Cork The Voice (franchise) winners 21st-century Irish male singers People from Charleville, County Cork