Declan Galbraith (born December 19, 1991, in Hoo St Werburgh, Kent) is an English singer of Scottish and Irish origin. He and his family live in Hoo, a village near Rochester, Kent. His grandfather, who was known to Declan as "Poppy Ben," was in a band, played several instruments, took Declan to 'Fleadhs' (concerts) he was participating in and the explosive mix of Scottish and Irish musical traditions inspired Declan and became his early musical influence.[1] Declan is known for the control and range of his voice, as well as his ability to interpret and adapt material of differing genres.