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|genre = [[Christian country music|Christian Country]], [[Gospel music|Gospel]], [[country and Irish|Country & Irish]]
|occupation = Singer, songwriter, music producer, holiday leader, television presenter.
| occupation = Singer, songwriter, music producer, holiday leader, television presenter.
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'''James Kilbane''' (born 14 October 1970) is an [[Ireland|Irish]] Christian country, gospel, and [[country and Irish]] singer. Kilbane was the runner up in the second series of [[RTÉ One|RTÉ One's]] ''[[You're A Star]]'' in 2004.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/shining-star-chris-on-way-to-turkey-26011381.html|title=Shining star Chris on way to Turkey|website=Independent.ie|language=en|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref>
'''James Kilbane''' (born 14 October 1970) is an [[Ireland|Irish]] Christian country, gospel, and [[country and Irish]] singer.

==Early life==
Kilbane was born in [[Central Middlesex Hospital]], [[Park Royal]], [[London]], England and spent part of his childhood in [[Harlesden]], [[NW postcode area|North West London]]. His family moved to [[Achill Island|Achill]], [[Ireland]] where he was educated.<ref name="Irish Catholic website">[https://www.irishcatholic.com/james-kilbane-on-gospel-music-and-faith/ ''Irish Catholic website'']</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/james.kilbane.5/about/|title=James Kilbane Music|website=[[Facebook]] |access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Kilbane finished second in the second series of RTÉ One's ''You're A Star'', a competition to select the Irish entrant for the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2004|2004 Eurovision Song Contest]]. Kilbane ultimately lost out to [[Chris Doran]] in the final.<ref name=":0" />
Kilbane appeared on Irish television in 2004 as part of RTÉ One's [[You're a Star|''You're A Star'']], a competition to select Ireland’s entry for the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2004|2004 Eurovision Song Contest]]. Kilbane ultimately lost out to [[Chris Doran]] in the final.<ref>[https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/shining-star-chris-on-way-to-turkey-26011381.html|title= Shining star Chris on way to Turkey| ''Irish Independent website'']</ref>


Since 2004, Kilbane has released a number of albums on the Gold Eagle Music label including ''King of the Road'', ''Close to You, Hymns of Praise'', ''Divine Love'', ''Life's Miracle'', ''Heart to Heart'', ''Glory and Grace'', ''Mary: The Lord's Servant'', ''The Songs of Faith Collection'', ''The Family Collection'', ''Gravel & Grace'' and ''Songs of Ireland'', as well as a Christmas album titled ''The Christmas Collection.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jameskilbane.net/biography-JamesKilbane.html|title=James Kilbane,Eurovision Ireland, country singer, irish singer, christian singer|website=www.jameskilbane.net|access-date=2019-03-06}}</ref> Kilbane's albums often feature Nashville and Irish collaborations.
Since 2004, Kilbane has released a number of albums on the Gold Eagle Music label including ''King of the Road'', ''Close to You, Hymns of Praise'', ''Divine Love'', ''Life's Miracle'', ''Heart to Heart'', ''Glory and Grace'', ''Mary: The Lord's Servant'', ''The Songs of Faith Collection'', ''The Family Collection'', ''Gravel & Grace'' and ''Songs of Ireland'', as well as a Christmas album titled ''The Christmas Collection.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jameskilbane.net/biography-JamesKilbane.html|title=James Kilbane,Eurovision Ireland, country singer, irish singer, christian singer|website=www.jameskilbane.net|access-date=2019-03-06}}</ref> Kilbane's albums often feature Nashville and Irish collaborations.


In June 2012, Kilbane and his band performed at the [[Eucharistic congress#The International Eucharistic Congresses|50th International Eucharistic Congress]] at the [[RDS Arena]] in [[Dublin]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2012/06/14/iec2012-discusses-priesthood-ministry-service-changing-world/|title=IEC2012 Discusses Priesthood and Ministry of Service in a Changing World|website=Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref> Kilbane continues to contribute to other religious events in Ireland, including at [[Knock Shrine|Knock]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.knockshrine.ie/night-vigil-7th-8th-december/|title=All Night Vigil 7th-8th December 2018|date=2018-11-25|website=Marian Shrine {{!}} Knock Shrine {{!}} Ireland’s National Marian Shrine {{!}} Shrine Mayo|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref>. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/plus/aroundthecounty/articles/2010/09/29/4000312-james-kilbane-to-sing-gospel-at-walshestown-community-centre/|title=Westmeath Examiner - James Kilbane to sing Gospel at Walshestown Community Centre|website=Westmeath Examiner|language=en|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref> In 2018, Kilbane criticized the selection of [[Daniel O'Donnell]] to perform for [[Pope Francis]] during his [[Pope Francis's visit to Ireland|visit to Ireland]] that year on account of O'Donnell's support for a "yes" vote in Ireland's [[Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland|same-sex marriage referendum in 2015]].<ref>https://www.irishnews.com/news/republicofirelandnews/2018/07/24/news/daniel-o-donnell-and-nathan-carter-face-backlash-over-pope-francis-gig-1389717/</ref><ref>https://www.irishpost.com/entertainment/rival-singer-slams-decision-let-daniel-odonnell-perform-pope-francis-voted-yes-abortion-referendum-157639</ref>
In June 2012, Kilbane and his band performed at the [[Eucharistic congress#The International Eucharistic Congresses|50th International Eucharistic Congress]] at the [[RDS Arena]] in [[Dublin]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2012/06/14/iec2012-discusses-priesthood-ministry-service-changing-world/|title=IEC2012 Discusses Priesthood and Ministry of Service in a Changing World|website=Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-07|title=James Kilbane|url=https://clevelandirish.org/james-kilbane/|access-date=2021-03-28|website=Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival|language=en-US}}</ref> He continues to perform at other religious events in Ireland, including at [[Knock Shrine|Knock]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.knockshrine.ie/night-vigil-7th-8th-december/|title=All Night Vigil 7th-8th December 2018|date=2018-11-25|website=Marian Shrine {{!}} Knock Shrine {{!}} Ireland’s National Marian Shrine {{!}} Shrine Mayo|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/plus/aroundthecounty/articles/2010/09/29/4000312-james-kilbane-to-sing-gospel-at-walshestown-community-centre/|title=Westmeath Examiner - James Kilbane to sing Gospel at Walshestown Community Centre|website=Westmeath Examiner|language=en|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref>


Since 2016, Kilbane has hosted ''Keltic Country Gospel with James Kilbane'' on the UK digital TV channel [[Spotlight TV|Keep It Country]].<ref>{{Citation|last=James Kilbane. Music.|title=James Kilbane - Keltic Country Gospel - Television promo - 08 06 16|date=2016-06-13|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE5x2kJvJlw|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref>
Since 2016, he has hosted ''Keltic Country Gospel with James Kilbane'' on the UK digital TV channel [[Spotlight TV|Keep It Country]].<ref>{{Citation|last=James Kilbane. Music.|title=James Kilbane - Keltic Country Gospel - Television promo - 08 06 16|date=2016-06-13|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE5x2kJvJlw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/PE5x2kJvJlw |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2019-03-01}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In 2018, Kilbane criticized the selection of [[Daniel O'Donnell]] to perform for [[Pope Francis]] during his [[Pope Francis's visit to Ireland|visit to Ireland]] that year on account of O'Donnell's support for a "yes" vote in Ireland's [[Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland|same-sex marriage referendum in 2015]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.irishnews.com/news/republicofirelandnews/2018/07/24/news/daniel-o-donnell-and-nathan-carter-face-backlash-over-pope-francis-gig-1389717/|title=Daniel O'Donnell and Nathan Carter face backlash over Pope Francis gig|first=Brendan|last=Hughes|date=24 July 2018|website=The Irish News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.irishpost.com/entertainment/rival-singer-slams-decision-let-daniel-odonnell-perform-pope-francis-voted-yes-abortion-referendum-157639|title=Rival singer slams decision to let Daniel O'Donnell perform for Pope Francis 'because he voted Yes in abortion referendum'|first=Aidan|last=Lonergan|website=The Irish Post}}</ref>

In 2019, he was voted as Irish Gospel Singer Of The Year as part of the Irish Entertainment Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home|url=https://www.jameskilbane.net/#:~:text=James%20Kilbane%20is%20a%20leading,by%20the%20Irish%20Entertainment%20Awards.|access-date=2021-03-28|website=www.jameskilbane.net}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Kilbane was born in [[Central Middlesex Hospital]], [[Park Royal]], London, England and lived for some of his childhood in [[Harlesden]], [[NW postcode area|North West London]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/james.kilbane.5/about/|title=James Kilbane Music|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref> He lives in [[Achill Island|Achill]], [[County Mayo|Co. Mayo]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mayonews.ie/living/31488-singing-out-for-spirit-soul-and-society|title=Singing out for spirit, soul and society|website=www.mayonews.ie|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref> He married his wife Christina in 1989, they have two children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/a-divine-love-of-their-own-26286589.html|title=A divine love of their own|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref>
Kilbane married Christina in 1989 and they have two children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/a-divine-love-of-their-own-26286589.html|title=A divine love of their own|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref>

He is a practising Catholic.<ref name="Irish Catholic website"/>

He lives on a farm in Achill Island in Ireland.<ref>[https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/mayo-singer-james-kilbane-life-25005030 ''RSVP Live website'', Retrieved 2023-04-14]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mayonews.ie/living/31488-singing-out-for-spirit-soul-and-society|title=Singing out for spirit, soul and society|website=www.mayonews.ie|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref>


He is related to Irish international footballer [[Kevin Kilbane]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.joe.ie/sport/traps-eye-the-irish-abroad-19-27119|title=Trap's Eye: The Irish Abroad|website=JOE.ie|language=en|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref> and is also related to the [[Stoke City F.C.]] and [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] football player [[Darren Fletcher]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.joe.ie/sport/traps-eye-the-irish-abroad-19-27119|title=Trap's Eye: The Irish Abroad|website=JOE.ie|language=en|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref> as well as 1912-1923 [[World Featherweight Champion]] [[Johnny Kilbane]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.joe.ie/sport/traps-eye-the-irish-abroad-19-27119|title=Trap's Eye: The Irish Abroad|website=JOE.ie|language=en|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref>
He is related to Irish international footballer [[Kevin Kilbane]],<ref name="Trap's Eye: The Irish Abroad">{{Cite web|url=https://www.joe.ie/sport/traps-eye-the-irish-abroad-19-27119|title=Trap's Eye: The Irish Abroad|website=JOE.ie|language=en|access-date=2019-03-01}}</ref> to the [[Stoke City F.C.]] and [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] football player [[Darren Fletcher]],<ref name="Trap's Eye: The Irish Abroad"/> and to 1912-1923 [[World Featherweight Champion]] [[Johnny Kilbane]].<ref name="Trap's Eye: The Irish Abroad"/>


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James Kilbane
Background information
Birth nameJames Patrick Kilbane
Born (1970-10-14) 14 October 1970 (age 54)
London, England
OriginIreland
GenresChristian Country, Gospel, Country & Irish
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, music producer, holiday leader, television presenter.
Instrument(s)Vocals, rhythm guitar
Years active1986 - present
LabelsGold Eagle Music, Veritas Publications, Dolphin Music Group, Sony Music, RTÉ
Spouse
Christina Kilbane
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(m. 1989)​
Websitejameskilbane.net

James Kilbane (born 14 October 1970) is an Irish Christian country, gospel, and country and Irish singer.

Early life

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Kilbane was born in Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal, London, England and spent part of his childhood in Harlesden, North West London. His family moved to Achill, Ireland where he was educated.[1][2]

Career

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Kilbane appeared on Irish television in 2004 as part of RTÉ One's You're A Star, a competition to select Ireland’s entry for the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest. Kilbane ultimately lost out to Chris Doran in the final.[3]

Since 2004, Kilbane has released a number of albums on the Gold Eagle Music label including King of the Road, Close to You, Hymns of Praise, Divine Love, Life's Miracle, Heart to Heart, Glory and Grace, Mary: The Lord's Servant, The Songs of Faith Collection, The Family Collection, Gravel & Grace and Songs of Ireland, as well as a Christmas album titled The Christmas Collection.[4] Kilbane's albums often feature Nashville and Irish collaborations.

In June 2012, Kilbane and his band performed at the 50th International Eucharistic Congress at the RDS Arena in Dublin.[5][6] He continues to perform at other religious events in Ireland, including at Knock.[7][8]

Since 2016, he has hosted Keltic Country Gospel with James Kilbane on the UK digital TV channel Keep It Country.[9]

In 2018, Kilbane criticized the selection of Daniel O'Donnell to perform for Pope Francis during his visit to Ireland that year on account of O'Donnell's support for a "yes" vote in Ireland's same-sex marriage referendum in 2015.[10][11]

In 2019, he was voted as Irish Gospel Singer Of The Year as part of the Irish Entertainment Awards.[12]

Personal life

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Kilbane married Christina in 1989 and they have two children.[13]

He is a practising Catholic.[1]

He lives on a farm in Achill Island in Ireland.[14][15]

He is related to Irish international footballer Kevin Kilbane,[16] to the Stoke City F.C. and Scotland football player Darren Fletcher,[16] and to 1912-1923 World Featherweight Champion Johnny Kilbane.[16]

References

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  1. ^ a b Irish Catholic website
  2. ^ "James Kilbane Music". Facebook. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  3. ^ Shining star Chris on way to Turkey| Irish Independent website
  4. ^ "James Kilbane,Eurovision Ireland, country singer, irish singer, christian singer". www.jameskilbane.net. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  5. ^ "IEC2012 Discusses Priesthood and Ministry of Service in a Changing World". Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  6. ^ "James Kilbane". Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  7. ^ "All Night Vigil 7th-8th December 2018". Marian Shrine | Knock Shrine | Ireland’s National Marian Shrine | Shrine Mayo. 25 November 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  8. ^ "Westmeath Examiner - James Kilbane to sing Gospel at Walshestown Community Centre". Westmeath Examiner. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  9. ^ James Kilbane. Music. (13 June 2016), James Kilbane - Keltic Country Gospel - Television promo - 08 06 16, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 1 March 2019
  10. ^ Hughes, Brendan (24 July 2018). "Daniel O'Donnell and Nathan Carter face backlash over Pope Francis gig". The Irish News.
  11. ^ Lonergan, Aidan. "Rival singer slams decision to let Daniel O'Donnell perform for Pope Francis 'because he voted Yes in abortion referendum'". The Irish Post.
  12. ^ "Home". www.jameskilbane.net. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  13. ^ "A divine love of their own". Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  14. ^ RSVP Live website, Retrieved 2023-04-14
  15. ^ "Singing out for spirit, soul and society". www.mayonews.ie. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  16. ^ a b c "Trap's Eye: The Irish Abroad". JOE.ie. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
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