Olly Murs

English singer-songwriter and television host

Olly Murs - English singer-songwriter and television host
Born

May 14th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1984, this English artist gained fame after finishing second on The X Factor in 2009. The debut album, 'Olly Murs', was released in 2010 and featured hit singles like 'Please Don’t Let Me Go' and 'Thinking of Me'. Following the success of his early work, multiple albums were released, consistently reaching high positions on charts both in the UK and internationally. Murs also participated in television as a host and presenter, further expanding his career beyond music. He collaborated with various artists throughout his career and demonstrated versatility across pop and soulful genres.

Released hit albums including 'Olly Murs'

Hosted 'The X Factor' and 'The Voice UK'

Achieved multiple top-ten singles in the UK

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