Quick Info
| Profession | Singer-songwriter, musician |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 22/02/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Tidworth, Wiltshire, England, UK |
Latest News about James Blunt
02/10/2026
James Blunt released the single Circles with an accompanying official visualiser in early October 2026. The release was shared through his official channels as part of his ongoing music output.
14/08/2026
James Blunt released the single Tastes Like Summer and promoted it with an official music video in August 2026. The release continued his active recording schedule and public rollout of new material into late 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | James Hillier Blount |
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| Known For | Hit songs including You're Beautiful |
| Other Name | James Blunt |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Harrow School |
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| College/University | University of Bristol |
| Military Training | Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
Personal Life
| Raised In | Military family |
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| Notable Background | Served in the British Army before becoming a musician |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Sofia Wellesley |
Family
| Father | Colonel Charles Blount |
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| Mother | Jane Blount |
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Career
| Military Service | Commissioned officer in the British Army, served with the Life Guards and in Kosovo |
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| Music Career | Left the army in 2002 to pursue music; rose to fame with debut album Back to Bedlam and single You're Beautiful |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jamesblunt/ | |
| X | https://x.com/JamesBlunt |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@jamesblunt |
| https://www.facebook.com/jamesblunt |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in a military hospital in Tidworth. | |
| 2. Changed the spelling of his surname from Blount to Blunt for his music career. | |
| 3. His father served as a colonel and helicopter pilot. | |
| 4. He served as a peacekeeping officer in Kosovo. |