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James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount, 22.2.1974)
James Blunt is an English songwriter and singer who shot to fame in 2005 with the single 'You're Beautiful.'
James Blunt: Childhood
James Blunt was born in an exceedingly infirmary in Tidworth, Wiltshire, to Jane and Charles Blount. His family includes a history of military service that dates back to the 10th Century.
His early childhood was divided between England, Cyprus and European nation, as his father was a Corporal within the British Army airforce.
Aged 16, Blunt had gained his own pilot's license associated he attained an army-sponsored place at Bristol University, wherever he 1st studied region producing engineering, before graduating with a BSc in social science in 1996. His education was completed at the Royal academy in Sandhurst.
James Blunt: Military Career
Blunt was committed to a minimum of four years of service within the army, as that they had sponsored his university education. He was at the start placed within the role of a lieutenant within the Life Guards and rose to the rank of Captain.
In 1999, Blunt served within the NATP peacekeeping force in Kosovo and was the primary British officer to enter the Kosovan capital.
Blunt took his stringed instrument with him and would usually perform for the native Kosovans. it had been here that he wrote the song 'No Bravery.'
Later on, while based mostly in European nation he attained the office of the home cavalry Alpine ski team and have become the champion jock of the whole Royal Armoured Corps.
Whilst in London, Blunt stood guard at the coffin of the queen dowager while she was lying in State and was a section of her ceremony procession.
He extended his keep within the army, then again left in October 2002.
James Blunt: Musical Career
Upon departure the military, Blunt was signed to EMI's business enterprise arm and to 21st Artists Management. His swish speaking voice caused concern for several company executives. However, once Linda Perry (songwriter for Pink and Christina Aguilera, among others) was launching dish Records in 2003, she signed him to the label, having seen him perform at South By Southwest competition.
The debut album, Back to Bedlam, was made by Tom Rothrock in 2003. Blunt stayed with the thespian Carrie Fisher throughout his time in la, recording the album. He had met Fisher through the family of a former girlfriend. The song 'Goodbye My Lover' was recorded in Fisher's lavatory.
Back to Bedlam was free in 2003 however Blunt was comparatively unknown and also the response to his live performances was mixed, although his music was usually likened thereto of Damien Rice and David grey.
It wasn't till the third single, 'You're Beautiful' was free, that Blunt skint through to thought success. The song went into the charts at range twelve and eventually ascended to the highest spot. the massive amounts of radio airplay given to the song additionally pushed the album to the highest of the united kingdom Albums Chart.
The Ivor Novello Award for many Performed Works was awarded to James Blunt and also the co-writers of the song. He additionally became the primary British creator in virtually a decade to achieve the highest of the U.S.A. singles chart.
In 2006, he was awarded five BRIT awards. He performed 'You're Beautiful' at the Grammy Awards in 2007 however didn't win any of the 5 prizes that he had been appointive for.
Back To Bedlam eventually sold over eleven million copies worldwide.
All The Lost Souls, James Blunt's second album, was free in 2007 and was certified gold in precisely four days within the GB. The album was recorded at his point Ibiza, once more with Rothrock on production duties.
James Blunt's personal life has been well documented within the press and has been coupled romantically to Dixie Chassay, casting director for the Harry Potter films, musician Camilla Boler and also the mannikin Petra Nemcova.
Blunt auctioned variety of 'meet and greet' opportunities at his gigs, to lift cash for Medecins Sans. He screens a trailer for Al Gore's documentary associate Inconvenient Truth at his concerts.
