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Feb 9, 1974

Model Yvonne Connolly is born in Ireland. In 1998 she marries pop singer Ronan Keating, of the U.K. pop group Boyzone. Keating finds success as a country songwriter through the Brooks & Dunn hit "The Long Goodbye"

Mar 3, 1977

Pop singer Ronan Keating is born in Dublin, Ireland. After coming to prominence as a member of the U.K. pop group Boyzone, he co-writes "The Long Goodbye," a 2001 country hit for Brooks & Dunn

Apr 30, 1998

Irish pop singer Ronan Keating, of the group Boyzone, marries model Yvonne Connolly in the Caribbean. Three years later, he finds success in country music as a co-writer of the Brooks & Dunn hit "The Long Goodbye"

Mar 15, 1999

Irish pop singer Ronan Keating and his wife, Yvonne, have a son, Jack Keating. Two years later, Dad appears on the country charts as a songwriter of the Brooks & Dunn hit "The Long Goodbye"

May 18, 1999

Island releases the "Notting Hill" soundtrack. It features Shania Twain's "You've Got A Way," 98 Degrees' version of "I Do (Cherish You)" and Ronan Keating's remake of "When You Say Nothing At All," plus Al Green and Elvis Costello, among others

May 28, 1999

"Notting Hill," starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, debuts in movie theaters. Shania Twain's "You've Got A Way" appears in the picture, along with pop group 98 Degrees' version of "I Do (Cherish You)" and Ronan Keating's "When You Say Nothing At All"

May 28, 1999

Jun 29, 1999

The "Notting Hill" soundtrack is certified gold by the RIAA. It features Shania Twain's "You've Got A Way," plus 98 Degrees' version of "I Do (Cherish You)" and Ronan Keating's remake of "When You Say Nothing At All"

Feb 28, 2000

The "Notting Hill" soundtrack earns a platinum album from the RIAA. It features Shania Twain's "You've Got A Way," plus 98 Degrees' version of "I Do (Cherish You)" and Ronan Keating's remake of "When You Say Nothing At All," as well as music by Al Green and Elvis Costello

Feb 18, 2001

Irish pop singer Ronan Keating and his wife, Yvonne, have a daughter, Marie Keating. By the end of the year, he has unlikely success in country music as the co-writer of Brooks & Dunn's "The Long Goodbye"

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