8 Famous Singers Born in New Hampshire

New Hampshire's Got Talent

When you think of New Hampshire, you might not think of a wealth of singing talent. However, this list may change your mind.   The Granite State is oozing with talent.  Check out this list of celebrities from the 603.

Ray Lamontagne

Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Ray Lamontagne was born in the Gate City of Nashua, New Hampshire, according to IMDB.

Mandy Moore

Mandy is now an accomplished actor with her role on the incredible series This is Us, but she started out as a singer.  She was born in Nashua, New Hampshire. 

Ronnie James Dio

Ronnie performed and toured for nearly six decades.  He passed away in 2010.  Ronnie was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, according to the IMDB.

Mia Tyler

Mia is one of the daughters of frontman Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.  She is primarily an actress, however, you can't be the daughter of a rock god without singing yourself.  Mia was born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, according to IMDB.  

Al Barr

Al is the lead singer of the Dropkick Murphys.  If you have ever been to Boston on St. Patrick's Day or to a game at Fenway Park, chances are, you may have heard the Dropkick Murphys.  Al was born in Hanover, New Hampshire, according to Wiki.

Alex Preston

Alex was the pride of New Hampshire when he was on American Idol.  He finished third on Season 13 (he shoulda won!).  Alex was born in Mont Vernon, according to Wiki.

Tom Rush

Folk Singer Tom Rush has been in the folk scene here in New Hampshire for decades.  Tom is still performing in the area at 83 years old.  He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, according to wiki.

Jon Spencer

Jon Spencer is the lead singer of Jon Spencer's Blues Explosion.  He sings and plays the guitar and the theremin.  Jon was born in Hanover, New Hampshire, according to Wiki.

Coming soon: another article about Connie Converse who was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, and called "the female Bob Dylan."

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