Vance Joy Age, Height & Biography

Vance Joy is a 38-year-old Australian singer from Melbourne, Victoria, best known for “Riptide”, one of the most popular songs of the 2010s. Born James Gabriel Keogh on December 1, 1987, he was a former Australian rules footballer before turning to music, and his debut album, Dream Your Life Away, was released in 2014.

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Gabriel Keogh
Stage Name	Vance Joy
Age	38 years old
Date of Birth	December 1, 1987
Birthplace	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Occupation	Singer, songwriter
Known For	“Riptide”, “Mess Is Mine”, “Georgia”
Years Active	2013–present

Who Is Vance Joy?

Vance Joy is an Australian singer and songwriter known for the hit single “Riptide”, which topped the Triple J Hottest 100 in 2013 and became one of the most-streamed Australian songs of all time. His debut album, Dream Your Life Away, was released in 2014, and he has since released the albums Nation of Two in 2018 and In Our Own Sweet Time in 2022.

Vance Joy, whose real name is James Gabriel Keogh, took his stage name from a character in the novel Bliss by Peter Carey. Before his music career he played Australian rules football for Coburg in the Victorian Football League, and he supported Taylor Swift on the Australian leg of her 1989 World Tour in 2015.

Early Life & Background

Vance Joy was born James Gabriel Keogh on December 1, 1987, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He grew up in Melbourne and attended St Kevin’s College. He played Australian rules football as a teenager and young adult, playing for Coburg in the Victorian Football League, and he studied law at Monash University before deciding to pursue music.

He began writing songs and performing at open mic nights in Melbourne, and he released his debut single, “From Afar”, in January 2013. His second single, “Riptide”, was released in May 2013 and became a breakout hit in Australia and around the world.

Career

Vance Joy’s debut album, Dream Your Life Away, was released in September 2014 and reached number one in Australia. It included the singles “Riptide”, “Mess Is Mine”, “First Time” and “Georgia”. “Riptide” was voted number one in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2013, and Vance Joy won the ARIA Award for Best Male Artist in 2015.

His second album, Nation of Two, was released in February 2018 and included the singles “Lay It on Me”, “We’re Going Home” and “Saturday Sun”. His third album, In Our Own Sweet Time, was released in June 2022 and included the singles “Missing Piece”, “Clarity” and “I’m with You”.

Vance Joy has toured extensively around the world, supporting Taylor Swift on the Australian leg of her 1989 World Tour in 2015 and headlining his own tours in Australia, North America and Europe. “Riptide” remains one of the most popular Australian songs of all time.

Facts About Vance Joy

• He was born in Melbourne, Victoria, on December 1, 1987.
• He was a former Australian rules footballer, playing for Coburg in the VFL.
• “Riptide” (2013) topped the Triple J Hottest 100.
• His debut album Dream Your Life Away was released in 2014.
• He supported Taylor Swift on her 1989 World Tour in 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Vance Joy?

Vance Joy is 38 years old. He was born on December 1, 1987, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

How tall is Vance Joy?

Vance Joy is 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall.

What is Vance Joy’s real name?

Vance Joy’s real name is James Gabriel Keogh. He took his stage name from a character in the novel Bliss by Peter Carey.

What is Vance Joy best known for?

Vance Joy is best known for “Riptide”, “Mess Is Mine” and “Georgia”, and for his debut album Dream Your Life Away.

Did Vance Joy play football?

Yes. Vance Joy played Australian rules football for Coburg in the Victorian Football League before turning to music.

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