Markus Michael Patrick Verdon Feehily (or Mark Feehily, born 28 May 1980) is an Irish singer and songwriter known for his distinctively rich and soulful timbre.[citation needed] He is one of the lead singers of the boy band Westlife. He is the youngest member in the band. With 15 number one appearances, he is also the highest charting LGBT performer on the UK Singles Chart.[1][2]