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James Blunt Biography, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Wiki & More

Updated On : February 21, 2018

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Short Biography

James Blunt was born on 22-02-1974 in Devizes in the state of Wiltshire, United Kingdom. He is an English (UK) Singer, Songwriter, Philanthropist & Musician.

Other Name: James Hillier Blount, Blunty
Other Professions: Songwriter Philanthropist Musician

James Blunt Complete Bio & Career

It was in the year 2004 when James became popular all over the world with the music album named Back to Bedlam. His songs from the album ‘You’re Beautiful’ and ‘Goodbye My Lover’ was a massive hit. The album sold over 11 million copies worldwide and was a huge sensation among all. It was marked as the best-selling album in the UK. James graduated in the year 1996 from the University of Bristol. He joined British Army in the year 1996 and was commissioned to Life Guard. He was promoted to captain there.
 
James has received many awards for his singing performance including the nominations for Grammy Award five times. He learned to play Piano and Violin at his early age and then was interested in learning electric Guitar at the age of 14. In the year 2002, he left the army and entered into the Music Industry to pursue his career in it. After two super hits album, he released his third album ‘Some Kind of Trouble’ in 2010. This album didn't enjoy the same success but this albums songs like ‘If Time Is All I Have’ and ’Stay the Night’ became hit. His last studio album thus far was titled "The After Love" which released in 2017. He is a charitable person and also has been a part of several concerts for the Charity whose amount collected would go to serve the wounded British Servicemen. He is also a huge supporter of environmental causes.

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James Blunt Family, Relatives and Other Relations

He was born to Jane and Charles Blount. He married Alexandria “Sofia” Wellesley in 2014. The couple has a son together.

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Body Measurements

Chest Size 41
Biceps Size 15
Waist Size 35
Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Blue
Hair Colour Light Brown

Personal Info

Home Town Tidworth, Hampshire
Nationality British
Religion Christian
Address London, England, UK
School Elstree School, Woolhampton
Harrow School, London
College University Of Bristol, Bristol
Qualification BSc (Hons) in Sociology
Hobbies Playing Sports and Traveling
Marital Status Married
Debut First Album - Back to Bedlam (2004)
Best Friends $20 Million
Official Website www.jamesblunt.com

Collections

Car Collections Mini Cooper and Lamborghini Murcielago

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Favorite Food Buffalo and Chicken Wings

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About James Blunt

  • Her wife Sofia is the granddaughter of the 8th Duke of Wellington.
  • His debut album Back to Bedlam was recorded at Rothrock's Los Angeles home studio.
  • For his song ‘You're Beautiful’, he won a couple of Ivor Novello Awards.
  • He holds the record for ‘Most Albums Sold in a Year’ in the UK with around 2.5 million copies.

James Blunt Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

50 years, 9months, 13 days old age James Blunt will turn 51 on 22 February, 2025. Only 2 months, 16 days, 19 hours,33 minutes has left for his next birthday.

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