Finbar Wright
Edward Finbar Wright (born 26 September 1957), known popularly as Finbar Wright, is a popular music singer, songwriter, and poet from County Cork, Ireland.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Edward Finbar Wright |
| Born | 26 September 1957 |
| Origin | Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland |
| Genres | Pop, Jazz, Spanish |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, poet |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Sony BMG, Ritz, Dara |
| Website | FinbarWright.com |
Wright is a classically trained tenor who emerged during the 1990s in Ireland and has become one of that country's "most popular singers", concentrating on romantic, jazz and pop standards for the adult contemporary audience. Referred to as one of Ireland's great romantic singers, his first album, Because in 1991 reached the top of the Irish music charts. Wright's second recording, Whatever You Believe, also reached the top of the Irish charts with triple platinum certification and produced the number 1 hit single, "Whatever You Believe", now a Christmas favourite in Ireland. His subsequent recordings have also received gold and/or platinum status.
The two-time IRMA "Male Entertainer of the Year" is best known outside of Europe as one of the Irish Tenors from their PBS specials and recordings.