WORLD-RENOWNED IRISH TENOR RONAN TYNAN
INSPIRES WITH FAITH-BASED SOPHMORE EFFORT
THE DAWNING OF THE DAY

FEATURING GRAMMY®-WINNING COUNTRY SUPERSTAR
VINCE GILL
AND MULTIPLE GRAMMY® AND DOVE®-WINNING PRODUCER
BROWN BANNISTER
IN-STORES SEPTEMBER 26TH ON DECCA

(July 31, 2006—New York, NY) 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 12 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; “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.”