Ryan Sheridan, born on 28â¯Januaryâ¯1982 in County Monaghan, Ireland, is an Irish singerâsongwriter who began playing fiddle at seven before moving to Newâ¯York as a teenager, where he developed a percussive guitar style that fused traditional Irish music with contemporary pop. Sheridanâs breakthrough came in 2010 when his single "Jigsaw" entered Irish radio and iTunes charts, leading to a contract with Rubyworks Records. He released his debut album The Day You Live Forever on 6â¯Mayâ¯2011; the album entered the Irish Albums Chart at Numberâ¯2, achieved gold status within five weeks and was later certified platinum. The single "The Dreamer" was used in a Heineken commercial, and "Stand Up Tall" received a nomination for Best Male Video at the 2011 IMTV Awards. In 2015 Sheridan released his second studio album Here and Now, which debuted at Numberâ¯1 on the Irish Albums Chart, and embarked on a headline tour across Ireland and Germany. Sheridan has performed at major venues such as Crokeâ¯Park, the Aviva Stadium, and the Hardâ¯Rockâ¯Calling festival, and has supported acts including Taylorâ¯Swift, Bryanâ¯Adams, and Theâ¯Script.
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