James Bay

Biography

James Michael Bay is a singer-songwriter and guitarist born on September 4, 1990, to a family of creative professionals. He rose to fame with his platinum-certified single "Hold Back the River" in 2014, which led to the debut studio album Chaos and the Calm, earning him a Brit Award for Critics' Choice in 2015. Bay's music has been recognized globally, including his win for Best British Male Solo Artist at the 2016 Brit Awards and multiple Grammy nominations.