Name - James Blunt
Age - 36
Years Active - 6
Tours - 1
Albums - 3 (& 2 Live Albums)
Total Worldwide #1s - 15
Bio...
After serving as a successful member of the British Army for 6 years, from 1996-2002, Blunt quit to focus on his music career. Blunt recorded his debut album 'Back To Bedlam' in America and it was released in 2003. The lead single from the album, 'High,' failed to chart in the UK top 100, however, and it wasn't until the third single was released from the album did Blunt receive any attention. 'You're Beautiful' stormed the charts both in the UK and in the US, claiming #1 spots in both nations and in other countries across the globe. Many other tracks from the album featured on major advertising campaigns both here and abroad. Due to this, Blunt enjoyed a #1 UK album and a #2 US album, which eventually went on to sell 11 million copies worldwide. His second album, 'All The Lost Souls' again charted at #1 in the UK, selling 3.5 million copies worldwide. Blunt is now on the release of his third album, 'Some Kind Of Trouble,' where the lead single 'Stay The Night' charted at #37 on the UK chart.
UK Star Power - 7
International Star Power - 5
Name - Cheryl Cole
Age - 27
Years Active - 3 (Solo years, 8 combined years)
Tours - 0 (Supported Black Eyed Peas 'The E.N.D.' tour.)
Albums - 2
Total Worldwide #1s - 8
Bio...
Cheryl Cole has evolved from 1/5 of top British girl band Girls Aloud to successful solo artist in just a few short years. First featuring on will.i.am's 'Heartbreaker' track in 2008, her solo career burst onto the music scene in 2009 when she released her debut solo album '3 Words,' which was certified platinum in the UK, and the lead single 'Fight For This Love,' the 4th best selling UK track of 2009. After two more top five hits, '3 Words' and 'Parachute,' Cole joined the Black Eyed Peas on the European leg of their 'The E.N.D.' world tour. In March 2010 Cheryl begun recording her sophomore solo effort, 'Messy Little Raindrops,' of which the lead single 'Promise This' has just cracked the UK's #1 spot as the fastest selling non-charity single of the year. As well as this, Cole has maintained her seat on the judge's panel on the UK's biggest TV show, The X Factor as well as appearing on the cover of many glossy and fashion magazines.
UK Star Power - 9
International Star Power - 6
Name - Taylor Swift
Age - 20
Years Active - 4
Tours - 0
Albums - 3 (+2 Live Albums)
Total Worldwide #1s - 1 (+ 4 US Country #1s)
Bio...
Taylor Swift is a country music sensation, and whilst her international #1 count is fairly low, her sales are phenomenal. Taylor has become the top-selling digital artist in music history, selling over 28 million digital tracks, as well as over 13 million albums worldwide. Swift has also admitted that many of her songs are highly autobiographical, which has drawn much attention from critics. Following on from Kanye West's 2009 rant towards Swift at the MTV VMAs, she is now ready to release her third EP, 'Speak Now.'
UK Star Power - 6
International Star Power - 8
Name - Shontelle
Age - 25
Years Active - 3
Tours - 0 (But has supported on 3 major tours)
Total Albums - 2
Total Worldwide #1s - 0
Bio...
Shontelle is an r'n'b singer/songwriter from Barbados, who, following in fellow Barbados native Rihanna's footsteps, signed a record deal in 2007. In 2008 Shontelle released her debut album 'Shontelligence' along with its lead single 'T-Shirt,' which, whilst not majorly successful in the US, became a Top 10 hit for her in the UK. Shontelle also has some big name friends, she supported Beyoncé on the UK leg of her 'I Am...' tour as well as New Kids On The Block when they visited the UK. Shontelle has also supported Kevin Rudolf on his 'To The Sky' tour. She is now ready to release her sophomore, 'No Gravity,' on which she has collaborated with Bruno Mars and Darkchild to create a more experimental sound. The lead single, 'Impossible,' has become her biggest hit to date, peaking at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 in the UK Top 40.
UK Star Power - 3
International Star Power - 2
Name - Robbie Williams
Age - 36
Years Active - 20
Tours - 8
Total Albums - 14
Total Worldwide #1s - 25
Bio...
After splitting with Take That in 1995, Williams continued to forge his own solo career, covering George Michael's track 'Freedom' which hit the #2 spot. After a further 3 singles, Williams finally hit the #1 spot with smash hit 'Angels.' In 1999 Williams signed to the Capital Records label in America, and whilst this didn't neccessarily make him a huge hit in the States, he was able to focus on his international fame elsewhere, releasing both a pop and swing album, 'Sing When You're Winning' and 'Swing When You're Winning.' After several more successful albums and #1 singles, Robbie has not only rejoined Take That but is now gearing up to release his second greatest hits compilation.
UK Star Power - 9
International Star Power - 6
Name - Tinie Tempah
Age - 21
Years Active - 5
Tours - 2
Albums - 1
Total #1s - 2
Bio...
Tinie Tempah recently signed to 'Parlophone' and is lining up to release his debut album. Don't be fooled into thinking he's a newbie however, Tempah has been a popular underground talent for many years, releasing two official mixtapes. Touring with Chipmunk and Mr Hudson, and supporting Rihanna for four nights on the UK leg of her tour. A firm favourite with students and with multiple #1s under his belt, Tinie Tempah is a star that's set to blow up.
UK Star Power - 9
International Star Power - 2
