Happy birthday! James Blunt turns 52 today
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James Blunt is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.
Popular singer-songwriter James Blunt (Goodbye My Lover, You're Beautiful, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Blunt, a cultural icon
Born James Hillier Blount in Tidworth on February 22, 1974, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Blunt's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little James hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for James Blunt as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 52.
Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!
James Blunt career in pictures
Goodbye My Lover (2005)
You're Beautiful (2005)
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