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Johnny McDaid is a singer-songwriter and record producer best known as a member of the bands – Snow Patrol and Vega4. The Grammy-nominated artist has written songs with famous artists, including Pink, Ed Sheeran, and Robbie Williams. Besides, he is famous as the boyfriend of Courteney Cox.
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, John McDaid was born on 24 July 1976, which makes him a Leo. The 45-year-old singer is Irish and British by nationality and belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity. He attended St Brigid’s Primary School, Carnhill, and St Columb’s College.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
McDaid is known as the guitarist for Snow Patrol and the singer and songwriter of the band Vega4. He also has a studio, Fieldwork Music, in North London. He has written and produced tracks for Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Example, Kodaline, Ingrid Michaelson, Birdy, and Tonio K, among others.
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McDaid co-wrote seven songs on Ed Sheeran’s 2014 album X, for which he was nominated for Grammy. He also co-wrote Pink’s debut single What About Us and has worked on hit albums such as James Blunt’s The Afterlove, Human by Rag ‘n’ Bone man, and Zara Larsson’s So Good. In addition, he is an Honorary Fellow of The Institute of Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool.
As a result of his successful career as a songwriter, McDaid owns massive wealth and riches. He has earned millions of dollars from his studio and collaborations with numerous artists. As of 2021, he is estimated to have a net worth of $5 million.
Dating, Girlfriend, and Affairs
McDaid is in a relationship with his long-term girlfriend, Courteney Cox. The couple started dating in 2013. The most interesting thing about their relationship is that Ed Sheeran was the catalyst for their relationship.
On 26 June 2014, the couple announced their engagement. But they called off their 18-month engagement and ended their relationship in December 2015. Fortunately, the couple rekindled their romance after splitting for six months.
McDaid’s girlfriend, Cox, has a teenage daughter, Coco Arquette, from her previous marriage to David Arquette.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
The prolific songwriter was born to parents John and Pauline McDaid. He is one of six children born to his parents. His father, John McDaid Sr., died in July 2011. One of his sisters’ name is Maev.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
McDaid stands tall at the height of 5 feet 6 inches. He has a medium build, fit body that weighs around 64kg. His black hair and dark brown eyes provide a perfect complement to his personality.