Hardly any artist in the recent past has probably enjoyed such a rapid rise as James Blunt. Before his 2005 debut "Back To Bedlam" he was completely unknown in the pop scene, but the former blue helmet soldier is now one of the most sought-after and popular songwriters in the world. Songs like "You're Beautiful", "High, Wisemen" and "1973" became big radio hits and reached the top of the charts worldwide. To date, this shy entertainer has sold more than 12 million albums.