James Blunt
James Blunt | |
|---|---|
 James Blunt performing in Vienna in 2006 | |
| Born | James Hillier Blount February 22, 1977 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2004 - present |
| Website | www.JamesBlunt.com |
James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount, 22 February 1974) is an English singer-songwriter whose debut album, Back to Bedlam, and single releases, especially "You're Beautiful", brought him to fame in 2005. His repertoire is a mix of pop, rock and acoustic-tinged soft rock. Recording for Linda Perry's independent American label Custard Records, Blunt won two BRIT Awards and two Ivor Novello Awards, and was nominated for five Grammy Awards in 2006. He released his second album All The Lost Souls, in 2007. James Blunt was also in the British Army until 2002.
Discography
- Back to Bedlam (2004)
- All the Lost Souls (2007)
- Some Kind of Trouble (2010)
- Moon Landing (2013)
Awards
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | James Blunt | Best New Artist | Nominated |
| "You're Beautiful" | Record of the Year | Nominated | |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | Nominated | ||
| Back to Bedlam | Best Pop Vocal Album | Nominated |
2005
- MTV Europe Music Awards - Best New Act
- Q Awards - Best New Act
- Digital Music Awards - Best Pop Act
2006
- NRJ Music Awards (France) - Best International Newcomer
- BRIT Awards - Best pop act and Best Male Vocalist
- ECHO Awards (Germany) - Best International Newcomer
- NME Awards - Worst Album
- MTV Australia Video Music Awards - Song of the Year for You're Beautiful
- Ivor Novello Awards - Most Performed Work and International Hit of the Year
- MTV Video Music Awards - Best Male Video and Best Cinematography
- World Music Awards - Best New Artist in the World and Biggest Selling British Artist in the World
- Teen Choice Awards (United States) - Choice Music Male Artist
2008
- ECHO Awards (Germany) - Best International Male Artist
2010
- Virgin Media Music Awards - The Hottest Male
2011
- Regenbogen Awards (Germany) - Best International Male Artist
References
- ↑ "James Blunt: Biography". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 28 April 2009.
- ↑ National Archives, England & Wales, Birth Index: 1916–2005 volume 6b, page 446 confirms birth as Q1, 1974
- ↑ "Blunt words of sensitive soldier". BBC News. 16 February 2006.
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