Early life
Shane Steven Filan was born on 5 July 1979 inCareer
Six as One, IOYOU and Westlife (1997–2012)
Before Westlife, Egan and Feehily were with Filan in a band known as ''Six as One'' and, later on, ''IOYOU'', with other Sligonians Derrick Lacey, Graham Keighron, and Michael "Miggles" Garrett. He co-wrote the ''IOYOU'' song "Together Girl Forever." For six months, Shane's mother, Mae Filan, tried to phone ''Boyzone'' managerSolo career, ''You and Me'' (2012–2014)
On 20 October 2011, Westlife announced that they had decided to split and go their separate ways at the end of their 2012 Farewell Tour. Filan showed interest in being a solo music artist for his daily living. In December 2011, press reports announced Filan was close to signing a solo deal with one of several potential competing UK record labels. Filan and his manager Louis Walsh, had been in talks with several of the labels at the time. ''"There's four, possibly five labels so far who have made it clear that they want to sign Shane,"'' said a music source to showbiz writer Paul Martin. In a March 2012 interview with Paul Martin, Filan said he would be signing within the next few weeks."It's exciting but, of course, I'll be nervous. It's only natural when you're coming out of a band after 14 years, you don't know where your life's going to take you ../blockquote> In 2013, Filan announced he had officially signed a record deal with UMG subsidiaryLondon Records London Recordings (or London Records and London Music Stream) is a British record label that marketed records in the United States, Canada, and Latin America for Decca Records from 1947 to 1980 before becoming semi-independent. The London nam ...worth 20 million British pounds. UMG had previously offered him a solo deal in 2001; the first member of ''Westlife'' to have received such an offer, but turned it down. For the new deal, Filan stated that he had spent the past 12 months in both US and UK writing songs and recording, and that a forthcoming single and an album would be released later in the year. On 10 May 2013, he announced that his first single would be released, along with three other tracks, later revealed in July to be "Everything to Me", and "Everytime", "Today's Not Yesterday" and "Once", respectively. The release date was announced as 25 August. On 10 September 2013, Filan released ''About You'', the second single from his album ''You and Me'', followed by the album shortly after.
''Right Here'' (2015)
After the Westlife split, bankruptcy, the ''You and Me Tour,'' and his debut autobiography '' My Side of Life'', Filan announced on 13 March 2015 that he was working on his second studio album, ''Right Here''. The album was mostly recorded in London and Denmark, and featured collaborations withCutfather Mich Hedin Hansen (born 9 April 1968), known professionally as Cutfather, is a Danish music producer, songwriter, remixer and DJ based in Copenhagen. Cutfather has a studio on Njalsgade, Copenhagen. Career Cutfather is perhaps best known for his ...(The Saturdays The Saturdays were a British-Irish girl group based in London, England. The group formed during the summer of 2007 and have been on hiatus since 2014. The lineup consists of Frankie Bridge, Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, and Vanessa Wh ...,JLS JLS (an initialism of Jack the Lad Swing) are an English boyband, which consists of members Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes, and JB Gill, originally formed by Williams. They initially signed to Tracklacers production company ...), Jez Ashurst (Will Young William Robert Young (born 20 January 1979) is a British singer-songwriter and actor who came to prominence after winning the 2002 Pop Idol (series 1), inaugural series of the ITV (TV network), ITV talent contest ''Pop Idol'', making him the f ...,Gabrielle Aplin Gabrielle Ann Aplin (born c. October 1992) is an English singer-songwriter. After amassing a following for her acoustic music covers on YouTube, Aplin signed a recording deal with Parlophone in February 2012. She rose to prominence the following ...),Jon Maguire Jon "Mags" Maguire is a Welsh songwriter and record producer. He has appeared on over twenty UK top 40 records, including four number one albums. He is best known for writing " You Are The Reason" with Calum Scott which has sold over 15 million c ...(Union J Union J are an English boy band, consisting of members JJ Hamblett, Jaymi Hensley, George Shelley and Josh Cuthbert. Shelley left the group in 2016 and was replaced by Casey Johnson, who left several months later, Cuthbert left the group ...),Tre Jean-Marie Tre Jean-Marie (born 13 April 1993) is a British songwriter and record producer. His writing and production credits include AJ Tracey, Anne-Marie, Burna Boy, Craig David, Jacob Banks, Joy Crookes, Kaytranada, Labrinth, Little Mix, Mabel, Natha ...(MNEK Uzoechi Osisioma "Uzo" Emenike (born 9 November 1994), professionally known by his stage name MNEK (, ), is a British singer, songwriter and record producer. He has been nominated for a Grammy and a Brit Awards, Brit Award, and has received the ...,Jason Derulo Jason Joel Desrouleaux (born September 21, 1989), known professionally as Jason Derulo (; formerly stylized as Derülo), is an American singer and songwriter.), andGirls Aloud Girls Aloud were an pop girl group that was created through the ITV talent show '' Popstars: The Rivals'' in 2002. The group comprised singers Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. The group achieved a str .... The album was released on 25 September 2015, reaching #1 on the Irish Album Charts during its first week.
''Love Always'' (2017–2018)
On 25 August 2017, Filan released his third studio album ''Love Always ''Love Always'' is the debut album of American R&B duo K-Ci & JoJo, released on June 17, 1997, by MCA Records. It was recorded at various studios in New York and the Los Angeles area in 1996 and 1997. It was produced by JoJo and several others, ...''. and announced his next tour, the ''Love Always Tour 2017''. Previously, in April 2010, an unreleased solo song by Filan called Beautiful in White leaked on the Internet, but was incorrectly credited as being recorded byShayne Ward Shayne Thomas Ward (born 16 October 1984) is an English actor and singer. He rose to fame as the winner of The X Factor (British series 2), the second series of ''The X Factor (British TV series), The X Factor''. His debut single, "That's M ...instead of Filan. During this time, Filan also did a duet with Irish country singerNathan Carter Nathan Kane Tyrone Carter (born 28 May 1990) is a British-born Irish country music singer based in the UK and Ireland. He has released thirteen studio albums and six live albums as of December 2022, five of which peaked at number one, and four .... The album reached #5 in the UK Album Charts, making it his highest-charting album in theUnited Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and North ..., and therefore making him the most successful Westlife member as a solo artist in the charts to date. In 2018, Filan also had success in Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea. ''Beautiful in White'' was particularly successful in Asia.
Westlife reunion with new single, album, and tour (2018–present)
On 3 October 2018 Westlife announced their reunion as a four-member band. In 2019 four singles were released, penned by Ed Sheeran. The group embarked on a hugely successful 50 date tour called " The 20 Tour", in honour of Westlife's 20th anniversary since the release of their first single in 1999. On 15 November their 13th studio album, ''Spectrum'', was released.
Personal life
Filan married his childhood sweetheart, Gillian Walsh on 28 December 2003 atBallintubber Abbey Ballintubber Abbey is an abbey 2 kilometres northeast of Ballintubber, Mayo in Ireland that was founded by King Cathal Crobdearg Ua Conchobair in 1216. History Despite being suppressed and damaged during the Protestant Reformation, the roofless ..., followed by a reception atAshford Castle Ashford Castle is a medieval and Victorian castle that has been expanded over the centuries and turned into a five star luxury hotel near Cong on the Mayo-Galway border, on the Galway side of Lough Corrib in Ireland. It is a member of the Le ..., Ireland. Gillian is the cousin of fellow band memberKian Egan Kian John Francis Egan (born 29 April 1980) is an Irish Pop music, pop singer, songwriter and musician, best known as a member of pop group Westlife. Westlife has released twelve albums, embarked on thirteen world tours, and won numerous awards ..., making Filan and Egan cousins-in-law. They have three children: daughter Nicole Rose (born on 23 July 2005 in Sligo, Ireland) and sons Patrick Michael, (born on 15 September 2008 in Sligo, Ireland) and Shane Peter (born 22 January 2010), named after his father. He and his eldest brother, Finbarr, ran Shafin Developments – aproperty development Real estate development, or property development, is a business process, encompassing activities that range from the renovation and re-lease of existing buildings to the purchase of raw land and the sale of developed land or parcels to others. R ...company. The company was placed inreceivership In law, receivership is a situation in which an institution or enterprise is held by a receiver—a person "placed in the custodial responsibility for the property of others, including tangible and intangible assets and rights"—especially in ca ...in May 2012 and Filan was declared bankrupt a little over a month later after suffering losses in Ireland's property crash.
Philanthropy
Discography
Filan has released three studio albums, eight singles, and two featured songs.
Studio albums
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Promotional singles
Music videos
As lead artist
Songwriting
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Westlife (1998–2012; 2018–present)
*"Starlight" *"Alone Together" *"Wild Dreams" *"Lifeline" *"Rewind" *"Magic" *"Always With Me" *" Take Me There" *" L.O.V.E" *"Fragile Heart" *"Bop Bop Baby "Bop Bop Baby" is a song by Irish boy band Westlife and it was released on 20 May 2002 as the third and final single from their third studio album, ''World of Our Own'' (2001). The single peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart; during an ..." (reached No. 5 in theUK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ...) *"Don't Say It's Too Late" *"I Wanna Grow Old with You" *"I'm Missing Loving You" *"Singing Forever" *"Where We Belong" *"Never Knew I Was Losing You" *"Love Crime" *"How Does It Feel" *"Crying Girl" *"Reason for Living" *"Miss You When I'm Dreaming" *"A Little Part of Me / Little Part of Me / Extraordinary Love" *"Love Ain't War" *"This Life" *"Closer" *"Too Hard to Say Goodbye" *"Last Mile of the Way"
''Love Always'' (2017–2018)
*"Completely" *"Eyes Don't Lie" *"Crazy Over You" *"Back To You" *"Girl in My Heart"
''Right Here'' (2015)
*"I Could Be" *"Right Here" *"Better off a Fool" *"I Can't Get Over You" *"Effortlessly You" *"All My Love"
''You and Me'' (2013)
*"Everything to Me" *"About You" *"All You Need to Know" *"Knee Deep in My Heart" *"One of These Days" *"Everytime" *"Always Tomorrow" *"When I Met You" *"Everything's Gonna Be Alright" *"Coming Home" *"Baby Let's Dance" *"In the End" *"You and Me" *"Just the Way You Love Me" *"Once" *"Today's Not Yesterday" – Songs were found to be Filan's co-written songs during his time with Westlife. No other details whether it's for Westlife or not.
Unreleased
*All About You *As Far As I Go *Back Home *Best is Yet to Come *Don't Look Back *Counting the Days *Fall in Love With Me *Feel Alive *Headed for a Fall *I Can't Get By *I Got Nothing at All *I Love You *Intimate *Lean Back *Learn to Fly *Letting it Go *Like 'Em Wild *Love and Plan B *Lullaby *More *Never Give Up Lullaby *Night Sky *No One's in Control *Not in This Alone *One Last Second Chance *Only Got Tonight *Only You *Our Story *Save Me *Say We'll Meet Again *Shine Down *Slowing Down *Skyline *The Perfect Storm *The Truth *Things are Looking Up *Too Strong *Wherever You Are *Wouldn't Change a Thing About You *You Always Will *Your Ordinary Man
Songs written for other artists
*"Listen Girl" performed by Johan Östberg *"Let Me Be the One" performed by Simon Casey *"Sei Parte Ormai Di Me" performed byIl Divo Il Divo (; ) are a multi-national classical crossover vocal group. The male quartet, which originated in the United Kingdom in December 2003, consists of tenors Urs Bühler, David Miller, and Sébastien Izambard. It also included baritone ..., in their self-titled album (2004) *"The Music Won't Last / Music Won't Last" performed by Jerry Given
Tours
Concert tours
Headlining
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= You and Me Tour (2014)
= Support Acts *Klarisse de Guzman Klarisse de Guzman (born September 6, 1991) is a Filipino singer and composer who rose to prominence after winning as the first-runner up of the first season of The Voice of the Philippines in 2013 and being crowned the winner of the third s ...* Ben Montague Cancelled Shows
= Right Here Tour (2016)
= Support Acts * Joe Miles * Nikki Loy
= Love Always Tour (2017–2019)
= Support Acts: *Guy Sebastian Guy Theodore Sebastian (born 26 October 1981) is an Australian singer and songwriter who was the winner of the first '' Australian Idol'' in 2003, judge on Australia's ''The X Factor'' from 2010 to 2012 and again from 2015 to 2016, and coach ...*Matt Gresham Matthew Beau Gresham (born 22 September 1988), is an Australian singer and songwriter from Perth, Western Australia. Note: For additional work user may have to select 'Search again' and then 'Enter a title:' &/or 'Performer:' He has supporte ...*Max Restaino * Andy Brown *Sitti Sitti Katrina Baiddin Navarro-Ramirez (born November 29, 1984 in Las Piñas), known professionally as Sitti, is a Filipino bossa nova singer. After releasing her first album, ''Café Bossa'', in 2006, other bossa nova acts in the Philippines foll ...*Sabrina * V.O.S. *Angeline Quinto Angeline Ticman Quinto (; born November 26, 1989) is a Filipina singer, actress, entrepreneur and winner of '' Star Power: Sharon's Search For The Next Female Pop Superstar'' in 2011. Quinto has been dubbed as the "''Philippines’ Queen of ...(replacement for Morissette Amon in the Davao leg) *Morissette Amon Johanne Morissette Daug Amon-Lamar ( ; born June 2, 1996), known professionally as Morissette and frequently also referred to as Morissette Amon, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, producer and former actress. She first rose to prominence when ...(cancelled due to voice rest) *Jed Madela John Edward Tiña Tajanlangit (born July 14, 1977), professionally known as Jed Madela, is a Filipino singer, recording artist, songwriter, TV host, entertainer, and occasional actor. He was the first Filipino to win the World Championships o ...
Supporting
= Lionel Richie (2018)
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Promotional tours
*2013–2017 UK and Ireland Tour *2013, 2014, 2018 Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippine, Singapore Tour
Shane Filan Band
In 2017-2018 UK and Ireland Love Always Tour, The Chip Shop Boys accompanied Filan as his bandmates.
Honours and awards
See also
* Westlife songlist * Westlife tours * Westlife awards *UK Singles Chart records and statistics The UK Singles Chart was first compiled in 1969. However the records and statistics listed here date back to 1952 because the Official Charts Company counts a selected period of the ''New Musical Express'' chart (only from 1952 to 1960) and the ...*List of artists who reached number one on the UK Singles Chart This is a list of artists who have reached number one on the UK Singles Chart as recorded by the Official Charts Company. Artists are listed alphabetically, solo artists are listed by surname and groups are listed by full names excluding "the" o ...*List of best-selling music artists in the United Kingdom in singles sales Published by The Official Charts Company in June 2012 to coincide with both the 60th anniversary of the UK Official Singles Chart and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. There were twelve artists with more than ten million UK singles sales with Sir Pau ...*List of artists by number of UK Singles Chart number ones The UK singles chart was first published in 1952. It is currently compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC). To qualify for entry on this list of artists who have reached number one in the chart since its inception, the artist in question must ...*List of UK Singles Chart number ones of the 2000s The UK Singles Chart is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC) on behalf of the British record industry. In the 2000s the chart week ran from Sunday to Saturday, and the top 40 singles were revealed each Sunday on BBC Radio 1. Before the ...*List of UK Singles Downloads Chart number ones of the 2000s The UK Singles Downloads Chart is a weekly music chart that ranks the most-downloaded singles in the United Kingdom. During the 2000s, the chart was compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC) on behalf of the British music industry, and ...*List of UK Albums Chart number ones of the 2000s The UK Albums Chart is a weekly record chart based on album sales from Sunday to Saturday in the United Kingdom; during the 2000s, a total of 274 different albums by 170 artists reached number one. The chart was compiled weekly by the Official ...*List of artists who reached number one in Ireland This is an list of recording artists who have reached number one on the Irish Singles Chart. *All acts are listed alphabetically. *Solo artists are alphabetized by last name, Groups by group name excluding "A," "An" and "The.". *Each act's ...
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