James Blunt
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Summary
James Blunt was born on February 22, 1974[1], in Tidworth[2]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], songwriter[4], composer[5], singer[6], and pianist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (514,977 views/month, #2,293 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Charles Blount[9]
- Mother: Jane Ann Farran Amos[10]
- Spouse: Alexandrina Wellesley[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Occupation: guitarist[13], vocalist[14], pop musician[15], musician[16]
- Educated at: Harrow School[17], University of Bristol[18], Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[19], Elstree School[20], Wills Hall[21]
- Award received: NRJ Music Award for International Revelation of the Year[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: blues[24], rock music[25], soft rock[26]
- Military branch: British Army[27]
- Record label: Warner Music Group[28], Atlantic Records[29], Custard Records[30]
- Discography: James Blunt discography[31]
- Commons category: James Blunt[32]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[33]
- Voice type: tenor[34]
- Participated in conflict: Kosovo War[35]
- Family name: Blount[36]
- Given name: James[37]
- Pseudonym: James Blunt[38]
- Official website: https://www.jamesblunt.com/[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:James Blunt[40]
- Commons gallery: James Blunt[41]
- Instrument: guitar[42], piano[43], voice[44], acoustic guitar[45]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
Why It Matters
James Blunt has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was James Blunt born?
James Blunt was born in Tidworth[2].
Who were James Blunt's parents?
James Blunt's father was Charles Blount[9]. James Blunt's mother was Jane Ann Farran Amos[10].
Who was James Blunt married to?
James Blunt's spouses include Alexandrina Wellesley[11].
What did James Blunt do for work?
James Blunt worked as a singer-songwriter[3], songwriter[4], composer[5], singer[6], and pianist[7].
Where did James Blunt go to school?
James Blunt was educated at Harrow School[17], University of Bristol[18], Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[19], and Elstree School[20].
What awards did James Blunt receive?
Honors received include NRJ Music Award for International Revelation of the Year[22].