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 Komsky at the Denim & Diamonds for Autism Event, November 2012 | |
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| Born | September 9, 1985 Kiev, Ukraine |
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George Komsky is a Ukrainian-born American tenor. He is best known for his live performances as a solo vocalist, touring internationally with Chris Botti, in the North American tour of the Irish theatrical show Riverdance, and at non-profit concert events.[1][2]
Komsky's performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the San Francisco 49ers NFL game against the New England Patriots was part of a tribute honoring the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting, broadcast live to 18 million viewers.[3][4]
Komsky was awarded the Best Operatic Pop Artist Award by Russian American Media in 2014. The award was presented by Rob Tannenbaum, executive director of the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra.[5]
Komsky appeared on the first season of America's Got Talent under the name "George Kelly".[6][7]
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