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An Irish priest wows wedding guests with his version of ‘Hallelujah.’ Now he has a record contract.

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During a wedding in Ireland last year, Father Ray Kelly stepped to the microphone and sang a version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” One attendee posted the performance on You Tube, and now Kelly has a record contract and his debut album has been released.

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