Leanne Moore: Irish Singer, TV Personality, and Eurovision Backing Vocalist
Leanne Moore (born July 24, 1984) rose to fame in 2008 as the winner of the Irish singing competition "You're a Star." Despite not being the favorite, her powerful performances, including her rendition of "Piece of My Heart," earned her the victory.
Moore's debut single, "On Wings," topped the Irish Singles Chart in 2008. She recorded her debut album in New York and headlined the Limerick Pride Festival that year. In 2010, she participated in the Irish Eurosong contest with the song "Does Heaven Need Much More?"
Beyond her singing career, Moore gained recognition as a backing vocalist for Jedward in the 2011 and 2012 Eurovision Song Contests and Ryan Dolan in 2013. She also served as a member of the Irish jury in 2014. In the same year, she joined the Irish girl band Liir.
In addition to her music career, Moore has appeared regularly on the TV3 entertainment show "Xposé," providing news and gossip round-ups. As of 2016, she reports on her website that she works as a wedding singer.
Moore's journey from an underdog in "You're a Star" to a successful singer, Eurovision backing vocalist, and TV personality showcases her talent, determination, and versatility.