| Katie McMahon | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Place: | Dublin, Ireland |
| Instrument: | Vocals, harp |
| Genre: | Celtic |
| Occupation: | Singer |
Katie McMahon (born 1969) is an Irish singer most well known as the original lead soloist for Riverdance.
McMahon was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland.[1] She was classically trained in voice and harp and studied Italian and Drama Studies at Trinity College Dublin.
In 1991, McMahon joined the vocal group Anúna and featured as the lead soloist.[2] In 1994, she and Anúna were part of Riverdance's interval act at the Eurovision Song Contest. She went on to be part of "Riverdance: The Show" in 1995. While Anúna left Riverdance in 1996, McMahon remained with the show as a soloist,[3] touring for a total of five years as their lead vocalist.
After leaving Riverdance, McMahon released five albums: After the Morning, Shine, Celtic Christmas, St. Patrick's Day,[4] and Christmas Angels.
In 2012, McMahon debuted her musical production Loving the Silent Tears in Los Angeles.[5] In 2019, her show Celtic Rhythm toured the United States.
McMahon's mother is from Germany. She has a brother, Peter.
McMahon met her husband in Minnesota in 1998 while on tour with Riverdance.