Johnny McDaid Bio | Wiki
Johnny McDaid is a famous British singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is an active member of the band Snow Patrol. He has written songs with other artists, including Ed Sheeran, P!nk, and Robbie Williams. Before that, he was the singer and songwriter of the band Vega4. Additionally, he spent the majority of 2020 and 2021 working with Ed Sheeran on his album.
Johnny McDaid Age | Date Of Birth
He was born in Derry, Northern Ireland on July 24, 1976. McDaid is 48 years old.
Johnny McDaid Height
He is a man of above-average stature. McDaid stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in ( approx. 1.78m ).
Johnny McDaid Parents
He was born in Derry, Northern Ireland to his devoted parents. McDaid holds British nationality. His parents are John McDaid, Sr. and Pauline McDaid. He grew up with five siblings Aine McDaid, Rory McDaid, Brid McDaid, Sile McDaid, and Maev McDaid. McDaid has a tattoo on his left arm reading Nuair is gá dom filleadh abhaile, is tú mo réalt eolais an Irish translation of the song “Guiding Light” by fellow Northern Irish musician Foy Vance. The song was written for McDaid’s late father, John McDaid Sr., who died in July 2011.
Courteney Cox Johnny Mcdaid | Courteney Cox Husband | Dating History
He has been in a relationship with American actress and filmmaker, Courteney Cox. The two began dating in late 2013 and announced their engagement on June 26, 2014. The duo had their first event together at Cinemagic’s L.A. showcase at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, California on March 10, 2014. Cox announced that the couple broke off their engagement but are still in a relationship in 2019.
Cox is a 60-year-old American actress and filmmaker who is known for her role in the NBC sitcom Friends from 1994 to 2004. She owns the production company Coquette Productions with her then-husband David Arquette. McDaid mostly resides in London but divides his time between the UK and the US, where Cox lives.
Johnny McDaid Education
He is an educated man who attended St Brigid’s Primary School, Carnhill. McDaid then earned a degree from St Columb’s College.
Johnny McDaid Snow Patrol
He is an active member of the band Snow Patrol. Snow Patrol is a famous rock band formed in 1994 in Dundee, Scotland. The band is made up of Gary Lightbody (vocals, guitar) and Nathan Connolly (guitar, backing vocals). McDaid plays guitar, piano, keyboards, and backing vocals.
Johnny McDaid Holly Solem
McDaid was in a relationship with Holly Solem. He left her to pursue a romance with famous actress Courteney Cox. Holly Solem is a singer, songwriter, model, actress, and writer known for her work on Amazon’s original series “Hand of God”.
Johnny McDaid Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is one of the artists that McDaid has worked with. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran to work with him on his second album in early 2013. The two are close friends and Sheeran’s X album was released in June 2014 with McDaid having co-written seven of the songs. McDaid also did Sheeran’s third studio album. Moreover, he spent the majority of 2020 and 2021 working with Ed Sheeran on his album on which he ended up as a producer on 9 songs.
Johnny McDaid Jimmy Carr | 2023
Jimmy Carr is a comedian who was hired by McDaid’s friend Ed Sheeran as a backing singer to support him on his new record in 2023. The comedian was in good company on the track, which also features vocals from Courteney Cox.
Johnny McDaid Shape Of You
McDaid co-wrote “Shape of You” which has since become the most streamed song of all time with over 3 billion streams. The song peaked at number one on the singles charts of 34 countries. It was also nominated for British Single of the Year and British Video of the Year at the 2018 Brit Awards.
Johnny McDaid Songs
He has done many songs. Some of his songs include:
- Give up the Ghost.
- This Is How You Walk On.
- How You Walk On.
- Jock O’Hazeldean.
- This Is How You Walk On.
- Home (Escape Mix)
- Jock O’Hazeldean
- Music Rescues Me.
- The Way.
Johnny McDaid Net Worth
He has worked as a singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer since 1994. Thus, there is no lingering doubt he has attained decent fortune. His net worth is $5 Million.
How Old Is Johnny McDaid
McDaid is 48 years old born in Derry, Northern Ireland on July 24, 1976, and celebrates his birthday on July 24 every year.
How Did Courteney Cox Meet Johnny McDaid
McDaid met Courteney after friend Christa Miller had invited Ed Sheeran over to her house and he brought along Taylor Swift and Snow Patrol members McDaid and Gary Lightbody.
Does Johnny McDaid Have Children
McDaid doesn’t have children yet. However, Courteney his partner has a daughter Coco Arquette from her previous marriage to David Arquette