Co Meath X Factor star Chris Leonard says leaving the show pushed him to chase his own path and lead to an unexpected career resurgence rooted in Irish music.
Chris Leonard may have found fame on The X Factor, but his heart has always been with traditional Irish music(Image: Instagram/chrisleonardofficial_)
Irish musician Chris Leonard’s life has never been the same since leaving The X Factor. The musician from Co Meath found fame on the former ITV talent show back in 2014, as one eighth of the band Stereo Kicks.
However, while Stereo Kicks split a year after they were formed, Chris, now 30, is touring the world with his band Shillelagh Law and collaborating with his musical idols,…