About John Farry
Born 1959. John Farry is a British songwriter.
John Farry (born 1958, Enniskillen) is an Irish singer/songwriter from Garrison, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. He played in Irish Country bands Toledo, Amarillo, Tennessee Sunshine as a vocalist and guitarist before launching solo and songwriting careers.
He is best known for writing the Irish entry for the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest - a song entitled "Mysterious Woman" which achieved second place. He is one of Irelands most prolific songwriters.
He continues to write songs and to perform throughout Ireland as a singer-songwriter He has also had a very successful career in music management, managing Country and Irish star Nathan Carter from January 2010 until January 2024.
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Who is John Farry?
British songwriter
When was John Farry born?
John Farry was born in 1959.
What is John Farry's occupation?
John Farry is a songwriter.
What nationality is John Farry?
John Farry is British.
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