Age: 24
Hometown: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Currently Resides: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Bio: Mal trained as a chef in County Artrim in Northern Ireland before giving it up to become a full time singer/songwriter. He plays the guitar, piano, harmonica, and tin whistle, but first launched his musical career at age three when he started playing the accordion. He competed in a local talent competition in Northern Ireland in July 2003 through which he won his first trip to Nashville, and his visit there solidified his dream to return to the United States and try and land a recording deal.
Personal Statement: "I feel I am an Irish mixture of Garth Brooks and Bono - just a born entertainer. I'm a small town boy who is quietly confident and ready for the world stage, and hopefully I can prove it. My musical and writing influences are Garth Brooks, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, and James Taylor."
