Celebrity Biographies
James Bay biography
| Date of Birth: | 1990, September 4 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 30 years |
| Nation of birth: | United Kingdom |
| Height: | 6 feet |
| Name | James Bay |
| birth name | james michael bay |
| Mother | jill bay |
| Nationality | British |
| Place of birth / city | Hitchin, United Kingdom |
| ethnicity | white |
| Profession | singer-songwriter and guitarist |
| Net worth | $8 million |
| eye color | Light brown |
| Hair color | Light brown |
| Shoe size | 9.5 (United States) |
| weight in kg | 54 kilograms |
| Girlfriend | Lucy Smith |
| Married | N/A |
| Education | Hitchin Boys School |
| Awards | Ivor Novello Awards |
James Bay is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist, recognized for his single called Hold the River which also certified platinum. Widely known for his soulful lyrics and incredible voice, Bay has also won numerous awards including Best British Male Solo Artist, as well as three nominations at the 2016 Grammy Awards. He released his second studio album, Electric Light in 2018 .
Early age and education
James Bay was born on September 4, 1990. He was born in Hitchin in the United Kingdom. He is of English/British nationality and is of Caucasian ethnicity. He grew up in his hometown of Hitchin with his brother. Alex Bay .
James Bay dreamed of becoming a musician from a very early age. At the age of just 11, he was inspired to play classical guitar and became good at it in no time. James Bay went to Hitchin Boys School for his early education.
Race
James Bay made a mark on the music world in no time. He released the album Chaos and the Calm in 2015, and it was a huge box office hit to say the least. His songs topped the US charts and they also did incredibly well on the US charts.
His best-known singles Let It Go and Hold Back the River were huge successes around the world. Other singles to her name include Scars and When We Were On Fire.
James Bay has also done amazing on tour. His last tour called Headlining sold out, it included acts like Boardmasters and Chaos and the Calm Tour.
In 2015 he was awarded the prestigious BRIT Award in the Critics Choice category. He also won the GQ Men of the Year Awards in the Best New Artist category.
In May 2018, the artist released his second studio album, Electric Light . The album also reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. Additionally, James along with Alicia Keys released a duet version of the album’s third single, Nos , in the same month.
What is his net worth in 2019?
James Bay has an estimated net worth of $8 million, according to celebrity net worth, as of 2019. The singer has earned most of his aforementioned net worth from his successful music career and dozens of successful tours.
The singer has a house on Niagara St, Vancouver Island. The value of the house is $1.499 million. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
His long relationship with his girlfriend Lucy Smith
James Bay is not yet married. The 29-year-old does not plan to have a wife anytime soon. However, he does have a girlfriend, Lucy Smith . The couple have been dating since their teens, even though the singer didn’t rise to fame as a tousled-haired troubadour with hits like 2014’s Hold Back the River.
They have not yet given any sign of their marriage and engagement. They carry their relationship very well and still seem more supportive and dedicated to each other.