Dean Ray

About

After finishing as runner up on The X Factor Australia's 2014 season, Ray released his debut ARIA chart-topping single, "Coming Back." His first album debuted in November 2014.

Before Fame

At only 16 years of age, he left his family home in Queensland, Australia to follow his musical dream. During this time, he traveled and worked on farms to get by, then started playing music full time to pay the rent.

Trivia

His covers of "Budapest," "Bette Davis Eyes," "Crying," and "Stolen Dance" all rose to Top 40 positions on Australian music charts.

Family Life

Born Dean Pritchard to country musicians Angie and Chris Pritchard, he grew up in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. In late 2014, he began dating fellow Australian vocalist Bonnie Anderson but the couple broke up only a few months later.

Associated With

He was judged by Ronan Keating on The X Factor Australia.