Gavin James
Gavin James is a smooth-falsettoed singing songwriter from Ireland known for his debut EP, Say Hello, and his popular songs.
Pop Singer
July 6, 1991
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Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James rose to fame in 2012 after appearing on The Late Late Show with Ryan Tubridy. Recognized for his emotive voice and poignant lyrics, he has released numerous successful albums and singles, including Bitter Pill, which reached number five on the Irish Albums Chart. His singles “Nervous” and “Always” have garnered over 100 million streams on Spotify. James has also released EPs such as Say Hello (2013) and For You (2015). He has performed at major music festivals like Coachella and Electric Picnic and won awards such as the Choice Music Prize Song of the Year for “Bitter Pill” in 2016.
Before his music career took off, James worked as a vacuum cleaner salesman, often singing to potential customers to demonstrate the vacuum’s cleaning power. He has gained popularity on YouTube, with his music videos receiving thousands of views. James has supported artists like Kodaline, Tori Kelly, Sam Smith, and Ed Sheeran on their tours. In 2016, he performed at RTÉ’s Centenary Concert to mark the 100-year anniversary of Ireland’s Easter Rising. Spotify recognized him as a Spotlight Artist of 2016, and his music has amassed over 250 million streams on the platform. James began playing the guitar at age eight and started performing live in his late teens.
