James Blunt Takes His 48th Trip Around The Sun!

Singer James Blunt is turning 48 years old today!

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He was born on February 22, 1974.

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His birth name was actually James Hillier Blount.

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He hails from Tidworth, United Kingdom.

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He is a singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.

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He has won many awards for his singing.

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He won two BRIT Awards, including Best British Male in 2006.

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He has also won two MTV Video Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards.

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Many fans took to social media to wish him a happy birthday!

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