If you’re looking for a hint or two on how to express your romantic side to that special someone, without directly telling them, then look no further than this Britain’s Got Talent audition from Ryan O’Shaughnessy. The 19-year-old Irish songwriter from Dublin decided to take a chance on Britain’s Got Talent with a heartfelt song dedicated to a mystery girl and shocked the judges with the young man’s emotional depth and musical ability in the process.
With his acoustic guitar in tow, Ryan explains that while he’s in college at that moment, he would love to be able to make music for a living for the rest of his life. After explaining the meaning behind his song, “No Name”, he mentions that this would be the first time his crush had heard the song, and they do not know that it is about them. Not even David Walliams could get the person’s name out of Ryan! Quizzing aside, it was time for Ryan to shine; watch his performance here:
From the moment Ryan began to play, it was clear to everyone in the audience that in one way or another, this young man would be a career musician. His delicate acoustic guitar work, which touches on Americana and folk, perfectly matches his impressive vocal range, which is simply astounding for someone so young. With his love for his secret crush revealed, and the crowd impressed by his musicianship, it only made sense that he went through to the next round of BGT!
After his successful audition, Ryan O’Shaughnessy moved further and further up the Britain’s Got Talent rankings and was eventually eliminated in an impressive fifth place. That did not mark the end of Ryan’s music career, however; it was only the beginning. Following his appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, he signed a record deal with Sony Music, which led to the release of his self-titled mini album in 2012. He has also represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest; watch here:
Before pursuing a career in music, Ryan also had a stint as a child actor. From the early 2000s up until 2010, O’Shaughnessy played the part of Mark Halpin in the Irish television soap opera Fair City, which first started airing in 1989. Not only is the show still running, but it is also known as Ireland’s longest-running, and most popular, drama series.
Discover the heartfelt music and impressive talent of Ryan O’Shaughnessy, a talented young songwriter from Dublin. Experience his evocative acoustic melodies and captivating vocals on his YouTube Channel. Ryan has the ability to touch hearts and express deep emotions through his music, as showcased in his Britain’s Got Talent audition where he serenaded an unaware crush. Dive into the world of this gifted musician as he strives to make music his lifelong career.