James Morrison

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Born 1984.

UK singer

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James Morrison (born James Morrison Catchpole; 13 August 1984) is a BRIT Award-winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the top of the UK Albums Chart. He released his second album, Songs for You, Truths for Me in 2008, which entered the top five in the UK as well as topping the Irish Albums Chart. Songs for You, Truths for Me featured the top ten singles "You Make It Real" and his critically acclaimed collaboration with Nelly Furtado titled "Broken Strings". He has performed with Jason Mraz, Nelly Furtado, and others in concerts and in songs. Morrison wrote a song for Italian singer Marco Carta entitled "Quello che dai", which debuted at number one in the official chart.

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  1. James Morrison tops album chart

    Mon 3 Oct 2011 08:25

    Singer James Morrison tops this week's UK album chart with his new record The Awakening.

  2. James Morrison to perform UK shows in November

    Tue 30 Aug 2011 13:34

    James Morrison to perform five UK shows in November

  3. Hannah B supports James Morrison

    Wed 9 Jun 2010 14:23

    A Leicestershire singer-songwriter is preparing for the biggest gig of her life,...

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  1. A Christmassy Chat With James Morrison...

    Fri 25 Dec 2009 10:10 When we think of the traditional olde worlde Christmas, with a log burning in the... Fraser McAlpine

  2. James Morrison - 'Get To You'

    Sun 15 Nov 2009 08:58 I've always had James Morrison pegged as a slightly better version of James Blunt, but... Vicki

  3. James Morrison - 'Nothing Ever Hurt Like You'

    Sat 11 Jul 2009 17:18 Did you know James Morrison attributes his gravelly voice to a near-fatal childhood... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews

  1. The Awakening 2011

    Review of The Awakening

    Reviewed by Mike Diver

    Album number three from the British singer, and a truly great set still eludes him.

  2. Songs for You, Truths for Me 2008

    Review of Songs for You, Truths for Me

    Reviewed by Rowan Collinson

    Twelve pleasantly hummable 'soul' ditties

  3. Undiscovered 2006

    Review of Undiscovered

    Reviewed by Chris White

    A polished, proficient set of songs which drift politely from the speakers...

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