Learn the Story Behind Olly Murs' Journey to Fame

You'll find yourself singing along to his tunes, whether you like it or not!

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Did you know that Olly Murs got his start on TV? It's true! He first came to the public's attention as a runner-up on The X Factor in 2009. After that, he started making music and touring. His fans are from all over the world, and they love his music! If you're curious about how Olly Murs became so famous, then read on. You'll learn all about his journey to success.

Olly Murs was born in Witham, Essex, England on May 14, 1984. His full name is Oliver Stanley Murs. He has two siblings, an older sister named Fay and a younger brother named Ben.

Murs was a semi-professional Witham Town player in the Isthmian Division One North from 2006 to 2008. He had shown flashes of brilliance and helped his team win the Ridgeons Reserve Teams Cup in the 2006-2007 season. Unfortunately, Murs had to hang it up due to an injury.

In 2009, Olly Murs auditioned for the sixth series of The X Factor. He ended up becoming a runner-up on the show. After that, he signed a recording contract with Simon Cowell's record label, Syco Music. His debut album, "Olly Murs," was released on November 23, 2010, with its lead single "Please Don't Let Me Go" debuting at number one on the UK Singles Chart. The album reached number two on the UK Albums Chart.

Olly Murs' success continued with his second album, "In Case You Didn't Know." It was released on November 25, 2011, and topped the UK Albums Chart. The album's first two singles, "Heart Skips a Beat" and "Dance with Me Tonight", reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.

Olly Murs' third album, "Right Place Right Time," was released on November 23, 2012. The lead single was "Troublemaker". And of course, the album and single both reached number one on their respective charts.

He has released three more albums, Never Been Better (2014), 24 Hrs (2016), and You Know I Know (2018). All with the same success as his earlier albums.

In addition to his success in the music industry, Olly Murs has also appeared on several TV shows. He was a judge on The Voice UK in 2017. He has also presented on various award shows and appeared as a guest on numerous talk shows.

Olly Murs is a talented singer, songwriter, and television personality. He has come a long way since his humble beginnings on The X Factor. His hard work and dedication have paid off, and he is now one of the most popular artists in the world. Thanks for learning about Olly Murs' rise to fame. Be sure to check out his music if you haven't already!

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