In 2014, Murray became a member of the Irish boy band HomeTown, managed by Louis Walsh.

The band achieved three chart successes in its home country, including the number one singles "Where I Belong" in 2014, and "Cry for Help" in 2015.

During the Six Chair challenge he received a safe seat from One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson, its first recipient, on the way to the live shows.

He sang "Break Free" by Ariana Grande for his first X Factor live performance, with a 'This Is Me' theme.

[citation needed] In January 2022, Murray was announced as one of 6 participants in the running to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy.