Ian Kelly, (born Ian Couture-Kelly, March 30, 1979; Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Based out of Montreal, he has released four full-length albums. His first, Ian Kelly's Insecurity in 2005 was self-produced. His second, Speak Your Mind was released in 2008 by Quebec leading indie label, Audiogram (label). This sophomore outing sold over 45 000 copies in Canada since its release date of September 2, 2008. It was certified GOLD in Canada by CRIA in March 2011. His third album, "Diamonds & Plastic" was released in May 2011. It debuted at #8 in Canada and #3 in Quebec, behind only Lady Gaga and Adele. The album has now sold over 15 000 copies in Canada. Ian has toured over 75 dates in support of "Diamonds & Plastic" in 2011-2012, including festivals in Canada, Belgium and France. "All These Lines", Ian Kelly's fourth album, was released in Canadian stores on November 5, 2013. It debuted in the iTunes top 10 albums in Canada alongside Eminem, Arcade Fire, Celine Dion, Lorde, Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne and Glee.
Ian Kelly was nominated for two Felix awards at Gala de l'ADISQ in 2009. One for Best artist singing in another language than French, the other for Anglophone Album of the Year.
Kelly was again nominated for two Felix awards at Gala de l'ADISQ in 2012. One for Best non-francophone artist, the other for Anglophone Album of the Year.
For a third time, in 2014, Kelly is nominated for two Felix awards at Gala de l'ADISQ. One for Best non-francophone show, the other for Anglophone Album of the Year.