On a quiet evening in 2009, the stage lights rose at the General Motors Centre in Ontario, and so did the hearts of everyone in the room. At the center of it all stood Paul Byrom, delivering one of the most emotionally charged performances of his career — Celtic Thunder’s breathtaking rendition of “You Raise Me Up.”
With poised elegance and effortless control, Byrom transformed the beloved ballad into something deeply personal. Backed by a swelling orchestra and hushed harmonies from his fellow Celtic Thunder members, his tenor voice moved with both strength and vulnerability, gliding through the verses and ascending to a soul-stirring climax.
Byrom didn’t just sing the song — he embodied it. Every phrase carried sincerity, and every breath seemed to draw the audience closer to something sacred. The standing ovation that followed was not simply applause; it was gratitude.
Now revisited through a beautifully crafted lyric video, newly released by Green Hill Productions, the performance continues to resonate with viewers around the world. Fans old and new are rediscovering the magic of that night, where one voice, full of warmth and clarity, offered hope in its purest form.
More than just a concert moment, Paul Byrom’s “You Raise Me Up” has become a lasting testament to the power of music — and to a voice that truly knows how to lift.
