In 2012, Byrne was crowned the winner of the first series of The Voice of Ireland, which led to the release of his debut album, "All or Nothing."
In January 2019, Byrne emigrated to Austin, Texas, after several previous visits to the city that included recording sessions for the album Rituals,[2] released in October 2018.
Making an album in three months meant writing new songs with some talented people, but also, in some ways, compromising on the art Byrne wanted to create.
After the initial roar, things went back to normal and Byrne continued gigging around Ireland, UK and Europe; however, he had a new sense of confidence.
Since the release of End Of The World, Byrne has confirmed that he is still constantly gigging and writing new music in an interview in April 2015.
For his 2021 album "Into the Light," he worked with producer Billy Harvey at Nashville studio Sound Emporium with a supporting cast that included longtime John Prine bassist Dave Jacques and Sheryl Crow Drummer Fred Eltringham.