Ronan Tynan 'The Dawning Of The Day' album

Ronan Tynan, the man with the “heroic voice” according to the New York Times, approaches spiritual bliss with his sophomore effort The Dawning of the Day- the follow-up to his 2005 self-titled Decca debut. This faith-based collection of 14 inspirational songs has Ronan teaming up with the well-respected and multiple award-winning producer Brown Bannister who is best known for his work with Amy Grant. Country superstar and friend, Vince Gill also appears on a duet of the classic “Morning Has Broken.” This album is an extension of Ronan’s artistic and spiritual being which focuses on beloved hymns, inspirational music and Christian favorites such as; “Healing Rain,” “Go Rest High on that Mountain,” and his patriotic rendition of “God Bless America.” The Dawning of the Day will be released September 26th on Decca.

It became clear to Ronan, whose inspiring life story of faith and determination is known worldwide, after the release of his first album that he had the heart and the passion to express his faith and his remarkable example of strength through his music. The Dawning of the Day represents his quest to fully realize this potential. “I’m really proud of this album,” Tynan says. “I worked with an amazing team which I think comes through on everything from the arrangements to the selection of songs.”

Recording at the Sound Kitchen Studios in Nashville and having Brown Bannister at the helm producing was awe-inspiring for Ronan. “He has a tremendous understanding of faith-driven music.” Bannister also expressed his admiration for Tynan noting; “Ronan’s accomplishments are astonishing, his energy is boundless, his passion is enviable, but his heart is what I respect the most.” He went on to say; “This album is the outpouring of a man who has a profound gratitude for all that he has been given, and he has been given a lot. In the last 30 years of producing records, I have never worked with an artist quite like Ronan. He is larger than life and when you are with him, you are swept up into his world. Listening to him sing these songs of faith is an uplifting experience.”

After launching his solo career in the spring of 2005, following his great success as a member of the world-renowned Irish Tenors, Ronan discovered his love of recording faith-based songs. His self-titled, debut record Ronan landed at #2 on the Billboard Classical Crossover Chart and ranked the 8th best selling crossover album of 2005. It also reached #2 on the World Album Chart and peaked at #9 on the Contemporary Christian Chart. His career has also been well-documented with appearances on Primetime Live, Good Morning America, Crystal Cathedral, 700 Club, Fox & Friends and many other high-profile television shows.

Critics from around the world continue to praise the singer and his remarkable vocal style. The Chicago Tribune noted that Ronan’s voice has “consoled and inspired” and The Irish Voice agreed saying; “he has sung his way into the hearts of all walks of life.” The Salt Lake City Tribune called him “a world-class tenor” and the New York Post simply stated; “when Ronan Tynan sings; the Yankees win!” The Dawning of the Day showcases the versatility in Ronan’s distinctive voice in what he calls, “an album for everyone.”

Biography

Ronan Tynan is truly a modern day “Renaissance Man.” Faced with numerous challenges throughout his well documented life, he has persevered with enormous passion and zest. He attributes his success to his faith and the knowledge that the man above guides him through every door he opens. Introduced to international audiences as a member of the Irish Tenors, Tynan quickly became known for his unique voice and irresistible appeal. Following his mother’s advice to always follow your dreams, Tynan decided to launch a solo career, and has achieved the fame and adoration that could have existed only in the farthest reaches of his dreams.

Ronan Tynan's latest effort, The Dawning of the Day, is a collection of faith-based songs that are an extension of Ronan's artistic and spiritual being. Set for release on September 26th, this follow-up to his self-titled Decca debut features the production of multiple Grammy®-winner Brown Bannister, known for his work with several artists including Amy Grant, and who Tynan describes as “having a tremendous understanding of faith-driven music.” The album contains the tracks “Morning Has Broken (Duet with Vince Gill),” “Dawning of the Day” and “God Bless America.”

It became clear to Ronan after the release of his first album that he had a gift for faith-based songs, and The Dawning of the Day represents his quest to fully realize his musical potential. “I’m really proud of this album,” Tynan says. “I worked with an amazing team which I think comes through on everything from the arrangements to the selection of songs.” Ronan is especially pleased with the title track, confessing that it’s his favorite song on the album.

Recording in Nashville with his good friend Vince Gill proved to be a thrilling experience for Ronan. “Vince is a fantastic guy with a incredible voice and is so easy to work with. He wrote ‘Go Rest High,’ which is one of my favorite songs on the album.” Echoes of Ronan’s renowned motivational speeches can be heard in the album; “Going Home,” in particular, touches on the themes—fundamentals of family, encouragement, and the value of belief—of his talks. Ronan is one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the U.S. having appeared at nearly 50 annually for major international corporations. If the goal of Ronan was to “reach everyone,” the goal of The Dawning of the Day is to display the wondrous versatility of Tynan’s voice and the steadfastness of his faith. Still, Tynan declares that The Dawning of the Day is an album for everyone. “No matter what religion or orientation you are,” Tynan claims, “this album can touch you in a deep and emotional way.”

Tynan’s singing offered the gentlest consolation at the funeral of President Ronald Reagan in the summer of 2004, when an international TV audience of more than 35 million heard him sing “Amazing Grace” and Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” at the personal invitation of Nancy Reagan. Ronan is also famous for being the voice of the New York Yankees; his performances of “God Bless America” at Yankee Stadium during the seventh-inning stretch have been nothing short of unforgettable.

Ronan’s ability to simultaneously console and inspire is well-documented. In the wake of 9/11, the men and women of the New York Police Department and New York Fire Department and their families have been able to count on Ronan Tynan’s abiding concern and beautiful voice. Ronan has performed at benefits and memorial services for New York’s Finest and Bravest, and his singing softened the sorrow of many in the wake of the tragedy.

Of course, there have been plenty of joyous moments in Ronan’s career as well. In the spring of 2004, the Belmont Stakes got off to a rollicking start when Tynan—a passionate horseman himself—christened the race with a ringing rendition of “New York, New York.” This is of particular interest marking the first time ever in Belmont’s 30-year history that a singer was invited to perform live as they traditionally play the version performed by Frank Sinatra. Tynan has performed for countless dignitaries worldwide including the wedding of New York’s former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to Judith Nathan on the grounds of Gracie Mansion. His voice also brightened the 80th birthday celebration of former President George H.W. Bush last summer in Houston.

In the spring of 2005, Ronan released his self-titled debut album, which began a new era in his career. “I think it shows a greater versatility than any other album I’ve done,” Tynan has said. “I wanted to sing a greater variety of music and spread my wings a bit, make a move out of the classic ‘Irish tenor’ vein.” The album contains the heartfelt “Passing Through,” which honors Ronan’s mother, whose vibrant spirit has been taken away by the long night of Alzheimer’s disease. Ronan debuted #2 on Billboard’s Classical Crossover Chart, just behind Josh Groban, and was the 8th best-selling classical crossover album of 2005. It also reached #2 on the World Album Chart and peaked at #9 on the Contemporary Christian Chart. His career has also been well-documented with appearances on Primetime Live, Good Morning America, Crystal Cathedral, 700 Club, Fox & Friends and many other high-profile television shows.

Though Ronan enjoyed singing as a boy, he did not seriously consider formal voice study until he was 33, when he was well into his residency as a physician. His quick success is a typical development in a life of extraordinary achievement. Born with lower limb disability that threatened to sideline him throughout his childhood, Tynan was still “as wild as a March hare” when he was a growing boy, riding horses and racing motorcycles. When he was twenty, his legs had to be amputated below the knee after an auto accident caused serious complications. Just weeks after the operation, he was climbing up the steps of his college dorm, and within a year, he was winning gold medals in the Paralympics as a multitalented athlete. Between 1981 and 1984, Tynan amassed eighteen gold medals and fourteen world records of which he still holds nine.

The determination instilled in Ronan by his parents, a diminutive couple with gigantic ambitions for their son, soon propelled him to conquer a whole new field. Tynan became the first disabled person ever admitted to the National College of Physical Education. He later became a full-fledged medical doctor, specializing in orthopedic sports injuries, with a degree from prestigious Trinity College.

Ronan won both the John McCormack Cup for Tenor Voice and the BBC talent show Go For It less than one year after beginning the study of voice. The following year, he won the International Operatic Singing Competition in Maumarde, France. He made his operatic debut as Pinkerton in Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, and cut his teeth on the concert repertoire in performances of Verdi’s Requiem, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Handel’s Messiah, Rossini’s Stabat Mater, and Puccini’s Messa di Gloria. In 1998, Tynan joined Anthony Kearns and John McDermott (later Finbar Wright) as The Irish Tenors, an instant worldwide sensation. His autobiography Halfway Home was published in February of 2001.

The big Irishman has a special relationship with American audiences now, and he considers New York his home away from home. “New York is powerful and intense, and it begs you to take it on,” Tynan marvels. “If you do that and do it right, it will give you absolutely everything you want. The thing I love about New York and the states is that there are so many people who want you do well. They will you to do well. They encourage you, and they rejoice in your success. That’s a great virtue. I think Americans are fantastic people, amazing,” he says. And while Tynan claims that “America has given me so much more than I’ll ever be able to give back,” those who have soaked in the stirring beauty of The Dawning of the Day may well just have to disagree.

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