James Arthur

James Arthur, born on March 2, 1988, is an English singer and songwriter who gained widespread recognition after winning the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012. His journey to fame began with the release of his debut single, a cover of Shontelle's 'Impossible', which was launched by Syco Music following his victory. The single made an impressive debut at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and has since sold over two and a half million copies globally, establishing itself as the most successful winner's single in the history of the show.

Following the success of 'Impossible', Arthur released his second single, 'You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You', which reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. In November 2013, he unveiled his self-titled debut album, which debuted and peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. However, his career faced challenges due to a series of controversies that prompted iTunes to offer refunds for the album.

In 2014, Arthur parted ways with Simon Cowell's record label, Syco, but made a comeback in 2015 by signing a new deal with Columbia Records. His second studio album, 'Back from the Edge', was released in 2016, and its lead single, 'Say You Won't Let Go', achieved remarkable success, reaching number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and selling close to two point seven million copies by February 2021. The album itself debuted at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart.

On October 18, 2019, after a series of singles released in the preceding years, Arthur launched his third studio album, 'You', which also debuted and peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. In February 2021, he signed with Columbia Records UK and Columbia Records Germany, following the cessation of operations at Syco.