“The most influential person in my life had been George Michael. He was very important to me and was one of my musical heroes growing up. Then he became a friend and mentor and someone I'd lean on.”

Irish singer, songwriter and media personality

Ronan Keating is an Irish singer, songwriter, and media personality. Born in 1977, he first came to prominence in the 1990s as co-lead singer of the pop group Boyzone, alongside Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Shane Lynch, and Stephen Gately. He began a solo career in 1999 and has recorded eleven albums. He is also widely known for “When You Say Nothing At All,” which was featured in Notting Hill and became a number one single in several countries.