James Arthur
James Arthur is a British singer-songwriter whose music pairs a husky voice with personal stories, from “Impossible” and “Say You Won’t Let Go” to PISCES.
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Overview
- Born
- 2 March 1988, Middlesbrough, England
- Work
- Singer and songwriter
- Breakout
- Winner of The X Factor UK in 2012
- Latest studio album
- PISCES (2025)
Mini bio
Before the spotlight.
James grew up in Middlesbrough and began writing and recording at 15. He worked as an unsigned solo artist and sang in local bands, including Moonlight Drive, Cue the Drama and Save Arcade.
The breakthrough.
Winning The X Factor in 2012 brought him to a much wider audience. His debut single, a cover of Shontelle’s “Impossible”, reached Number 1 in the UK. His 2016 album Back from the Edge also topped the UK chart and included “Say You Won’t Let Go”.
Songs that stay with fans.
He recorded “Rewrite the Stars” with Anne-Marie for The Greatest Showman: Reimagined. Bitter Sweet Love became his second UK Number 1 album in February 2024. For PISCES in 2025, he explored different vocal textures and a dreamier sound, drawing on fatherhood and his own experiences.
Creditschronological, newest first
Albums
- 2025PISCESRecording artist
- 2024Bitter Sweet LoveRecording artist
- 2016Back from the EdgeRecording artist
Singles and collaborations
- 2026Waste My TearsSinger
- 2026At LastCo-artist with Symon Hook; featuring Derek Trucks
- 2025SORRYCo-artist with NF
- 2018Rewrite the StarsSinger with Anne-Marie
- 2016Say You Won’t Let GoSinger
- 2012ImpossibleSinger
Awards
Quotes
Songwriting is a form of therapy for me.James Arthur, FAULT Magazine
In April 2025, he discussed writing about difficult memories while making PISCES.
Trivia
- Before The X Factor, he uploaded original songs and the album Sins by the Sea to SoundCloud and YouTube in 2011.
- He is a Middlesbrough FC supporter and described the Riverside Stadium as his childhood happy place.
- The PISCES track “F.R.I.E.N.D.S” is a tribute to Matthew Perry.
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