James Morrison is a British singer-songwriter from Rugby, Warwickshire who released his debut single "You Give Me Something" and album "Undiscovered" in 2006. He grew up listening to his parents' record collection and learning guitar from his uncle. Morrison had whooping cough as a baby that resulted in his distinctive vocal tone. Though his music career is winding down after three successful albums and awards like a Brit Award, Morrison's songs are still widely known and played, and he has inspired many with a difficult childhood through his success relying on music.

2. Introduction
• James Morrison Catchpole
• Born on the 13th August 1984
• Debut single “You give me something”
• Debut Album “Undiscovered”
• Singer/Song writer
• Grew up in Rugby, Warwickshire
• Brit Award Winner

3. The Past.
• James Morrison was inspired by his parents
record collection, growing up listening to a
variation of genres. His uncle got him into
guitar and after that he was self taught and
enjoyed going busking. James grew up in
poverty and illness in which he had a
whooping cough as a baby which almost killed
him this is why he has such a distinctive tone
to his voice.

4. The Future.
• James Morrison is achieving world wide
success, however he has released 3 successful
albums and now gradually less music is getting
produced. He is a Brit Award Winner and has
been to many respected music festivals. This
also concludes of many UK NO.1’s and has
collaborated with many successful artists such
as: Jessie J, Nelly Furtado and Jason Mraz.

5. Conclusion.
• James Morrison’s name is all over the world
and his songs are still played to this very day.
Even though it is coming to the end of James
Morrison’s career he could leave knowing he
has inspired many others that have a troubled
childhood to come through and rely on music
to make them happy and even hope to have
as much success as James Morrison.