James Blunt
Date of birth
22nd February, 1974
Occupation
Musician
Sex
Male
Height
1.73
James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount 22.02.1974) is an Army Captain-turned singer/songwriter, best known for his singles 'You're Beautiful' and 'Goodbye My Lover'.
Net Worth: According to Celebrity Net Worth in 2014, James Blunt has a net worth of 18 million USD.
Childhood: James Blunt was born in Tidworth military hospital in Wiltshire to Jane and Charles Blount. He was born in the military hospital due to his family having a history of military service dating back to the 10th Century. His father, Charles, was a Corporal in the British Army Air Corps, leading to Blunt spending his early life growing up in England, Cyprus and Germany. At the age of 16, Blunt earned his pilot's licence, as well as a place studying aerospace manufacturing engineering at Bristol University, paid for by an Army Sponsorship. He graduated from Bristol in 1996 with a BA in Sociology before attending the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst.
Military: Following his time in Sandhurst, Blunt joined the army for a four-year service, in return for the military funding his studies. He joined the military as a Second Lieutenant in the Life Guards, and after some time he had risen to the rank of Captain. In 1999, Blunt began serving as a member of the NATO Peacekeeping force in the Serbian state of Kosovo, earning the distinction of being the first British officer to enter the state's capital. During his time there, Blunt took his guitar and performed a song for the Kosovans entitled 'No Bravery', which he had written himself.
Blunt earned his Captaincy while stationed in Switzerland, earning the title of Captian of the Household Cavalry Alpine Ski Team, and was decided to be the best skier in the Royal Armoured Corps. Blunt returned to the UK and was stationed in London, tasked with standing guard over the coffin of the Queen Mother as part of her funeral procession. Despite extending his stay, he left the services in October 2002.
Music: Blunt continued to write and perform music after leaving the armed forces, and was signed to Twenty-First Artists Management from EMI. While some record executives were concerned by his posh voice, he was seen performing at South By Southwest Festival by Linda Perry (songwriter for Christina Aguilera and Pink), who brought him into her brand new record label, Custard Records, during its launch in 2003.
On 11th October 2004, James Blunt released his debut studio album, 'Back to Bedlam', which received unanimously glowing reviews from critics, as well as featuring the singles 'Goodbye My Lover' and 'You're Beautiful' - the latter of which topped charts across the world, including the Billboard Hottest 100. Blunt released his second studio album, 'All The Lost Souls', on 14th September 2007, which received more moderate reviews than the previous while still topping 18 charts across the world.
'Some Kind of Trouble', Blunt's third studio album, was released on 5th November 2010. The album received mixed reviews and topped the downloads chart in France and Germany, as well as topping the albums chart in Switzerland. Despite the lower success than with his previous work, Blunt began recording again in 2012, and released his fourth studio album, 'Moon Landing', on 18th October 2013. Again, the album received only moderate reviews yet it topped three charts in Europe.
Personal Life: On 19th September 2014, it was reported that Blunt married Sofia Wellesley, one of the granddaughters of the 8th Duke of Wellington in a ceremony in Majorca, Spain.
Weekly Music Highlights: Ozzy Battles Parkinson's, James Blunt Makes Us Cry And Emo Kids Go Wild For My Chemical Romance
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 24 January 2020
What's new in the music world this week?
This week has seen some sad news in the lives of Ozzy Osbourne, Ministry, Juice WRLD and James Blunt, but exciting news for 2000s emo kids who managed to get tickets to MCR and for BTS fans who are eagerly awaiting ticket sales for their UK shows. Plus, Adele is set to return with new music very soon...
Music News
We're sending so much love to the Osbourne family this week following Ozzy Osbourne's admission on Good Morning America that he is living with Parkinson's Disease. He credits his daughter Kelly with helping him, literally, get back on his feet and back into the studio, confessing that this time last year things were not looking so positive for the Prince of Darkness. With the upcoming release of his first album in 10 years, Ordinary Man, he's looking forward to getting back on the road.
Continue reading: Weekly Music Highlights: Ozzy Battles Parkinson's, James Blunt Makes Us Cry And Emo Kids Go Wild For My Chemical Romance
James Blunt Wants 'colourful Socks' For Christmas
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 13 December 2017
James Blunt wants ''colourful socks'' for Christmas because he always loses them.
James Blunt wants ''colourful socks'' for Christmas.
The 43-year-old singer has admitted he needs new hosiery because whenever he is on tour he loses his socks.
Speaking to Metro newspaper about the items on his wishlist, the 'You're Beautiful' hitmaker said: ''I would like some colourful socks, please, because I have been on tour and whenever my clothes have gone off to the wash in whatever city we're in, those socks always come back alone, that is, with a sock missing.
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Stars We'd Love To See Join James Corden On Carpool Karaoke UK
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 14 March 2017
Our wish list for musical guests on potential UK version.
So apparently, James Corden might be bringing his much-loved 'Late Late Show' to the UK, which means a very different calibre of guests for his legendary Carpool Karaoke. He may have his own wish list of potential guests for a UK version, but so do we.
It isn't like he's never had Brits on the segment before, but we think the fact that One Direction, Chris Martin, Adele and Elton John have been amongst some of the most popular Carpool Karaoke videos is reason enough to bring it to the nation fully. 'We do have some stuff planned this year - which might involve being in the UK', he told the Radio Times. It seems only right, given that the 'Late Late Show' skit originated from a 2011 Red Nose Day clip featuring the late George Michael.
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James Blunt - An Evening With Women 2016 at Hollywood Palladium - Arrivals at Hollywood Palladium - Los Angeles, California, United States - Saturday 21st May 2016
James Blunt - Celebrities at the Chiltern Firehouse - London, United Kingdom - Wednesday 17th June 2015
James Blunt Calls MP Chris Bryant "Classist Gimp" Over 'Posh' Remark
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 January 2015
James Blunt has gone on the offensive on Twitter.
James Blunt, the Harrow-educated creator of some of the world's dreariest pop songs, has accused the shadow culture minister Chris Bryant of being a "classist gimp" after the MP cited him as an example of performers coming from a privileged background.
Blunt, 40, has written a latter arguing that his private education and background has actually hindered his success in the British music industry.
Continue reading: James Blunt Calls MP Chris Bryant "Classist Gimp" Over 'Posh' Remark
James Blunt Says His Hit Track 'You're Beautiful' Was "Annoying"
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 21 October 2014
The 40 year-old singer admitted his 2005 breakout sentimental song became overplayed and "annoying."
Former British soldier James Blunt burst onto the music scene in 2005 with his emotionally charged song 'You're Beautiful,' it went on to sell 4 million copies worldwide, become a chart topper in ten countries and earn a Grammy nomination for record of the year.
But like many hit tracks, 'You're Beautiful' became overplayed on the radio and television, and this soon sparked some criticism against Blunt, but the 40 year-old singer recently revealed that he would agree with these naysayers.
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James Blunt - Celebrity guests arrive at RTE for The Late Late Show - Dublin, Ireland - Friday 12th September 2014
James Blunt - James Blunt performs at Newmarket Racecourse - Newmarket, United Kingdom - Friday 27th June 2014
James Blunt Announces A New Uk Arena Tour For November/December 2014
Posted on06 May 2014
James Blunt In Remarkable Tirade Against Damon Albarn. Plums Are Involved.
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 14 April 2014
Blunt probably shouldn't be attacking one of the more popular musicians in the U.K
Being incredibly posh and remarkably privileged is okay, according to James Blunt – who just so happens to be incredibly posh and remarkably privileged – as long as you own up to it. And that’s his main gripe with former Blur frontman, Damon Albarn.
In an interview with tabloid paper, The Sun, Blunt expresses his feeling towards Albarn in a candid manner, saying: "I was just the only one who didn't hide my accent. I mean, come on, Damon Albarn, he's right up there. He's got an orchard full of plums in his mouth and a silver spoon stuck up his arse."
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James Blunt Announces Summer 2014 Uk Forest Live Concert
Posted on03 February 2014
James Blunt - Serious Fun Children's Network Gala held at the Roundhouse - Arrivals - London, United Kingdom - Tuesday 3rd December 2013
James Blunt Announces First Dates For 'Moon Landing 2014 World Tour'
Posted on09 September 2013
James Blunt Announces New Album 'Moon Landing' Released October 21st 2013
Posted on13 August 2013