Katie McMahon facts for kids

Katie McMahon (born c. 1969) is an Irish singer most well known as the original lead soloist for Riverdance.

Early life

McMahon was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. She was classically trained in voice and harp and studied Italian and Drama Studies at Trinity College Dublin.

Career

In 1991, McMahon joined the vocal group Anúna and featured as the lead soloist. In 1994, she and Anúna were part of Riverdance's interval act at the Eurovision Song Contest. She went on to be part of "Riverdance: The Show" in 1995. While Anúna left Riverdance in 1996, McMahon remained with the show as a soloist, touring for a total of five years as their lead vocalist.

After leaving Riverdance, McMahon released five albums: After the Morning, Shine, Celtic Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, and Christmas Angels.

In 2012, McMahon debuted her musical production Loving the Silent Tears in Los Angeles. In 2019, her show Celtic Rhythm toured the United States.

Personal life

McMahon's mother is from Germany. She has a brother, Peter.

McMahon met her husband in Minnesota in 1998 while on tour with Riverdance.