James Blunt

James Hillier Blount (born 22 February 1974), better known by his stage name
James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter and former army officer, whose
debut album, Back to Bedlam and single releases, including "You're Beautiful"
and "Goodbye My Lover", brought him to fame in 2005. His repertoire can be
best described as a mix of acoustic-tinged pop, rock and folk. After ... read more

Eurovision 2012: British entry risks Engelbert's street cred

It's fine for Britain not to take Eurovision seriously, says Alexis Petridis, but then we shouldn't get upset when other countries don't see the jokeIt's fair to say that...
Posted 19 March 5.21pm — Comment on this

Behind the music: Why it's worth taking Eurovision seriously

In Sweden, the race to decide each year's entry is taken so seriously that the hint of a fix causes outrage. The UK could benefit from the same commitment to encouraging ...
Posted 8 March 2.59pm — Comment on this

James Blunt - James Blunt And Katherine Jenkins' Afghanistan Show Cancelled

British singers James Blunt and Katherine Jenkins have been forced to return to the U K after technical problems blighted their trip to Afghanistan The Youre Beautiful hi...
Posted 3 March 1.06pm — Comment on this

Engelbert Humperdinck rides to Britain's rescue at Eurovision

The veteran crooner from Leicester is hoping to beat the curse of 'nul points'It is 15 years since the UK last won Eurovision but the BBC will turn the clock back rather ...
Posted 1 March 10.35pm — Comment on this

James Blunt - James Blunt's Flight Scare Over Dubai

British singer James Blunt was caught up in a major flight scare on Thursday 01Mar12 after his plane was forced to make an emergency landing due to an air leak The Youre ...
Posted 1 March 6.11pm — Comment on this

Behind the music: How Ed Sheeran prospered by doing things his way

Ed Sheeran's producer, Jake Gosling, says he and the songwriter knew they had to keep his music sounding natural, even if that meant including the imperfectionsEight mont...
Posted 9 February 12.55pm — Comment on this

Phone hacking: News International faces more than 50 new damages claims

High court hears alleged victims include Peter Crouch, James Blunt and Nigel Farage as dozens more cases are preparedNews International is facing more than 50 new damages...
Posted 8 February 4.44pm — Comment on this

Speech Debelle talks up second album

Rapper announces follow-up to Mercury prize-winning debut, featuring collaborators such as pop songwriter Eg WhiteMore than two years after she won the Mercury prize, Spe...
Posted 11 January 12.52pm — Comment on this

James Blunt - Live in London (17/09/2007)

Today's Live Performance comes courtesy of James Blunt, recorded and filmed in London on the 17th September 2007, the release date of his second album "All the Lost ...
Posted 3 November 2011 5.20pm — Comment on this

Cher Lloyd: Sticks + Stones – review

Gobby X Factor finalist Cher Lloyd's debut suggests her label don't have a clue what to do with her, writes Alexis PetridisIt's hard to know how to react to the advance p...
Posted 3 November 2011 3.29pm — Comment on this

Noel Gallagher On High Flying Birds, Retiring, Oasis And More

He's the voice of a generation – but don’t dare call Noel Gallagher a singer- songwriter.As he heads for No 1 with his brilliant debut solo album, the Manc fa...
Posted 20 October 2011 6.30am — Comment on this

This week's new singles

Brett Anderson Brittle Heart (Brett Anderson) Its gloriously fractured lyrics sound like an episode of Multi-Coloured Swap Shop played through a rickety projector on the ...
Posted 24 September 2011 12.07am — Comment on this

Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’ becomes UK’s biggest selling album of the 21st century

Singer’s second LP shifts 3.26 million units and overtakes James Blunt's ‘Back To Bedlam’
Posted 26 August 2011 8.26pm — Comment on this

Amy Winehouse album top UK seller of century

Back to Black, the 2006 album which included Rehab and brought the late singer five Grammys, has sold 3.26m copiesBack to Black, the acclaimed final album of Amy Winehous...
Posted 25 August 2011 7.41pm — Comment on this

Amy Winehouse “Back To Black” UK’s Best-Selling Album Of The Century

Amy Winehouse is making a musical impact beyond the grave. The late singer’s award-winning 2006 blockbuster — Back to Black — has overtaken James Blunt&...
Posted 25 August 2011 5.05pm — Comment on this

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