Happy birthday! James Blunt turns 51 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on February 22, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 51 on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

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James Blunt is celebrating his 51st 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 51st 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 51.

Happy Birthday, James, you're the best!