James Bay (singer)

James Bay
James Bay
	Bay performing live in 2022
Background information
Birth name	James Michael Bay
Born	4 September 1990 (age 33); Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
Genres	Folk rock; rock; pop; soul; Americana;
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter; guitarist;
Instrument(s)	Vocals; guitar;
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Virgin EMI; Republic;
Children	1
Website	jamesbay.com

James Michael Bay^[1] (born 4 September 1990) is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist.^[2]^[3]^[4] In 2014, he released his single "Hold Back the River", which was certified platinum, before releasing his debut studio album Chaos and the Calm (2015). The album went to number one in the UK and number 15 in the US. In February 2015, Bay received the Brit Awards "Critics' Choice" award.^[5] At the 2016 Brit Awards he received the award for Best British Male Solo Artist.^[6] Bay also received three nominations at the 2016 Grammy Awards, for Best New Artist, Best Rock Album, and Best Rock Song. In May 2018, he released his second studio album, Electric Light.

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