Happy birthday! Joe McElderry turns 35 today
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the X Factor 2009 winner Joe McElderry is celebrating his 35th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.
Popular singer-songwriter Joe McElderry has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 35th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
McElderry, a cultural icon
Born Joseph McElderry in South Shields on June 16, 1991, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. McElderry'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 Joe hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Joe McElderry as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 35.
Happy Birthday, Joe, you're the best!
Joe McElderry career in pictures
The Climb (2009)
The X Factor (2009)
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