When 14 year old sang for Celtic Thunder, fans were left in tears after his emotional performance

Enthusiasts couldn't help but praise the vocal abilities of 14-year-old Irish vocalist Damian McGinty! The teenage prodigy led Celtic Thunder's live rendition of "A Bird Without Wings," thoroughly impressing his audience. His tender tenor voice delivered a touching performance that combined gentleness with strength. Celtic Thunder's main vocalist George Donaldson supported Damian, offering a deep musical contrast to the young performer. The combination of these remarkable voices with Celtic Thunder's uplifting traditional melodies creates something truly enchanting. The Music Man states confidently that very few singers present as complete a package as Damian at just 14 years old, as he also displays a relaxed and self-assured stage presence that makes him appear perfectly comfortable.

Celtic Thunder released the "A Bird Without Wings" performance on September 18, 2024. The footage was actually from the group's 2007 production Live From Ireland. Viewers expressed great admiration for the performance, leaving comments such as "Beautiful, moving song. What a magical voice from such a young man. Lovely. It brought a tear to my eye" and "This performance gives me goosebumps every time I watch this!"

Damian has appeared in numerous popular videos with Celtic Thunder. Another successful recording featuring this gifted vocalist is his rendition of the traditional Irish tune "Buachaill On Eirne," performed live with Celtic Thunder in Ontario in 2015. During this performance of the Gaelic language song, Damian was 23 years old, showcasing his vocal growth since his earlier performances.

Damian McGinty is a 32-year-old vocalist born to a Catholic family in Derry, Northern Ireland. He became part of Celtic Thunder at age 14, which makes his "A Bird Without Wings" performance even more remarkable considering he was new to the group then. Damian initially served as the boy soprano in Celtic Thunder. As he matured, his voice developed into a baritone, though he maintained his capacity to sing in the tenor range. The Music Man readers might find it interesting that Damian has also achieved success as an actor. He ranked among the top 12 finalists out of 40,000 contestants auditioning for The Glee Project reality show. He eventually won the competition and subsequently appeared in 18 episodes of the popular American TV series Glee.