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Sharon Corr: Biography, Facts and Career

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Sharon Corr
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Sharon Helga Corr (born 24 March 1970) is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and television personality. She is best known as a member of the pop-rock band the Corrs, which she co-founded in 1990 with her elder brother Jim and younger sisters Caroline and Andrea. She plays the violin, piano and guitar, and sings backing vocals. She began learning the violin when she was six years old. She has played in national youth orchestras and is qualified to teach the violin. The Corr siblings were appointed honorary MBEs in 2005 by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of both their musical talent and their charitable work raising money for the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, victims of the Omagh Bombing, and other charities. On 22 March 2019, Corr was awarded an honorary doctorate (DUniv) by the Open University, in recognition of her "exceptional contribution to education and culture". The ceremony took place at the Barbican Centre, London. In 2012, Corr was revealed as one of the coaches on the first series of the RTÉ talent show The Voice of Ireland.

Quick facts about Sharon Corr

  • Full name: Sharon Corr
  • Born: 1970-03-24
  • Nationality: Ireland
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q235143

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Who is Sharon Corr?

Sharon Helga Corr (born 24 March 1970) is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and television personality.

What nationality is Sharon Corr?

Sharon Corr is Ireland.

When was Sharon Corr born?

Sharon Corr was born on 1970-03-24.

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