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Australian singer and songwriter, James Gabriel Keogh, known by his stage name Vance Joy was born on December 1st, 1987 in Melbourne , Australia.

He also worked as an Australian Rules Footballer. In 2013, he agreed to a five-album contract with Atlantic Records. In March 2013, he made available his first EP, God Loves You When You’re Dancing.

The 2013 Triple J Hottest 100 ranked his song “Riptide” at number one. Dream Your Life Away, Joy’s debut studio album, was released on September 5, 2014 in Australia and on September 9, 2014 everywhere else.

He won Best Male Artist at the 2015 ARIA Music Awards. Nation of Two, his second studio album, was released in 2018. The vocalist Vance Joy once performed with the Zac Brown Band.

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Vance Joy biography

Vance Joy, real name James Gabriel Keogh was born on December 1st, 1987 in Melbourne, Victoria in Australia. He was raised alongside his sister but her details has not been revealed yet.

He first attended St. Patrick’s Primary School in Murrembeena, Melbourne in Australia. He graduated from St. Kevin’s College in Toorak in 2005 and served as the school’s captain.

Joy later earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University. Joy had a good career in Australian rules football before he became a musician.

He was a vital defender for the Coburg Football Club, formerly known as the Coburg Tigers, in the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 2008 and 2009, winning the best first-year player award in 2008.

Vance Joy age

Vance Joy was born in 1987, hence he is currently 34 years of age.

Vance Joy height

Joy stands at a height of 1.93 m tall.

Vance Joy education

Joy attended the St. Patrick Primary School in Murrembeena, Melbourne. He graduated from St. Kevin’s College in Toorak in 2005 and served as the school’s captain.

Joy later earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University. Joy had a good career in Australian rules football before he became a musician.

Vance Joy career

Joy released his first single, “From Afar,” on January 21. God Loves You When You’re Dancing, his debut EP, was released on March 22, 2013. The song “Riptide” was a hit on commercial radio in Australia, reaching its highest position on the ARIA Singles Chart at number six and earning nine times platinum certification from the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA).

In the USA, the song was used in a GoPro TV ad campaign. Joy’s career was launched by the commercial success of “Riptide,” which also holds the record for the longest-charting single in ARIA Charts history. Additionally, the song has a 5 platinum certification in the US.

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Joy revealed the name of his debut album, Dream Your Life Away, on July 15. The album was released on September 5 in Australia, September 9 in the US, and September 15 in all other countries. He released “Mess Is Mine” in July 2014 as the third single overall from the album. In Australia, the song peaked at number 37.

In September 2014, he performed the songs from the album live for the first time in Melbourne. The fourth single from Joy’s album, “First Time,” was made available in the UK on September 7, 2014. In February 2015, “Georgia” was released as a single.

On September 4, 2015, a deluxe edition with two brand-new tracks and five live songs was made available. ARIA eventually granted “Fire and the Flood” platinum certification. “Straight into Your Arms” and “Fire and the Flood” were also made available as singles.

The Dream Your Life Away Tour, which he used to promote his record, got underway in Dallas, Texas, on October 17, 2013. On November 3, 2014, Joy was revealed as Taylor Swift’s opening act for the 1989 World Tour. All of the North American, British, and Australian tour dates saw Joy in attendance.

Joy collaborated with Marshmello and Benny Blanco to create the track “You,” which was released on January 29, 2021. Joy released the single “Missing Piece” on May 20, 2021. The Grey’s Anatomy show that night that featured the song was broadcast.

At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, the song received platinum status in Australia and took home the ARIA Award for Best Video. Joy confirmed the release date for his third studio album, In Our Own Sweet Time, on 7 April 2022.

Vance Joy family

Details about the family of Vance Joy is currently unknown on the internet but he is believed to have a sister.

Vance Joy parents

Joy’s parents’ details are not known yet on the internet but he is believed to have been raised by both parents.

Vance Joy partner

Joy is currently dating a Spanish designer named Selen Us.

Vance Joy children

There is no records on social media that suggests that Joy has a child with anyone.

Vance Joy net worth

Joy has a net worth estimated to be about $40 million.

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