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James Arthur
Arthur in 2023
Background information
Born
(1988-03-02) 2 March 1988 (age 36) Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England
Occupation(s)
Singer
songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals
guitar
Years active
2011–present
Labels
Columbia Records UK
Columbia Records Germany
Website
jamesarthurofficial.com
Musical artist
James Andrew Arthur (born 2 March 1988) is an English singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012. His debut single, a cover of Shontelle's "Impossible", was released by Syco Music after the final, and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. Since then, it has gone on to sell over 2.5 million copies worldwide,[1] making it the most successful winner's single in the show's history.[2]
The follow-up single, "You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You", reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. He released his self-titled debut studio album in November 2013. The album debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart. After the release of his debut studio album James Arthur, he was involved in a series of controversies which led iTunes to offer refunds for the album.[3]
Arthur parted ways with Simon Cowell's record label Syco in 2014. In 2015, he signed a new deal with Columbia Records and released his second studio album, Back from the Edge, in 2016. He then went on to re-sign with to Syco in the same year of 2016. The album's lead single, titled "Say You Won't Let Go" and released in September 2016, saw great success, peaking at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and selling close to 2.7 million copies as of February 2021[update].[4]Back from the Edge was released on 28 October 2016, and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. On 18 October 2019, after releasing numerous singles throughout the prior two years, Arthur released his third studio album, You; this album debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart. In February 2021, Arthur signed with Columbia Records UK and Columbia Records Germany after Syco had ceased operations.
^Odams, Katherine (19 September 2013). "James Arthur Premieres 'You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Love You' Music Video (WATCH)". Entertainmentwise. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
^Smiles, Mikea (22 June 2015). "James Arthur makes top-selling singles list of the DECADE - beating Ed Sheeran and Katy Perry". Gazette Live. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
^"James Arthur counts cost of offensive lyrics as iTunes offers refunds on album". The Guardian. 22 November 2013.
^Ben Homewood (16 February 2021). "James Arthur on new music, respect and making bangers". Music Week. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
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