Saturday, May 9, 2009

Andrea Corr Profile

Name: Andrea Corr
Birth name: Andrea Jane Corr
Date of birth: May 17, 1974
Birthplace: Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland
Genre(s): Pop, Rock, Celtic
Occupation: Singer-Songwriter, Actor
Instrument(s): Tin whistle, Vocals, Piono

Andrea Jane Corr was born on 17 May 1974. She is an Irish singer, and actress. Corr debuted in 1990 as the frontwoman of the Celtic folk rock and pop rock group, The Corrs, which consists of herself and her three siblings, Caroline, Sharon and Jim. As a band, they are notable for their hit singles, including their debut "Runaway" and "Breathless." Aside from singing lead vocals, she can play the tin whistle and the piano which was taught by her father. With The Corrs, she has released five studio albums, two compilation albums, one remix album and two live albums. The Corrs are currently on hiatus because Sharon, Jim and Caroline are raising their children, while Andrea is pursuing a solo career, releasing her debut album, Ten Feet High, in 2007.