James Bay is a three-time Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter whose folky, romantic ballads Hold Back the River and Let It Go have sold millions of copies. He’s had an almost frictionless journey to popularity since 2015, thanks to his bluesy voice and sculpted good looks.

What is the net worth of James Bay?

James Bay  has an estimated net worth of   million as of December 2020.

Childhood of James Bay

James Bay was born on September 4, 1990, in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, under the sign of Virgo. The 30-year-old singer-songwriter is of Caucasian ethnicity and British nationality. In Brighton, he studied at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute.

Professional life and career

After signing with Republic Records A&R, James began his professional singing career. In 2013, he published his first EP, The Dark of the Morning, and within a year, he had sold out his first UK headline tour. He published his second EP, Let It Go, the following year, which debuted in the top 10 on the iTunes album chart.

James’ debut studio album, Chaos and the Calm, arrived at number one in the UK charts in 2015 and was certified X2 platinum. In January 2015, he released his third EP, Other Sides. Electric Light, his second studio album, reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and number 21 on the US Billboard 200.

On May 10, 2019, James released his fourth EP, Oh My Messy Mind. Let It Go, Hold Back the River, Wild Love, Us, Peer Pressure, Bad, and Chew On My Heart are just a few of his great tunes.

Apart from singing, James is a Tone King amplifier endorser and player. Music royalties, concert tickets, tours, and sponsorships have netted him millions of dollars.

Relationship status

Lucy Smith, James’ lifelong lover, is currently his girlfriend. He has been with his partner since they were teenagers, unlike most famous musicians. Before starting their relationship in 2007, they were close friends.

Lucy, James’ girlfriend, is also a Hitchin native. She was the one who inspired him to pursue music and has remained his rock throughout his career.

James remarked about his relationship in a 2018 interview:

“I definitely envisage a future in which children play a role. I suppose it’s because I’m not religious that I’m not a huge fan of marriage. When you’re with someone you want to be with for the rest of your life, you just know.”

It’s been more than 13 years since the two first started dating. They could announce their wedding plans at any time.

 Family background

Jill and Nick Bay had a son named James. His mother, Jill, is a former Marie Claire fashion artist, while his father was a wine dealer. He had an older brother named Alex with whom he grew up.

Body measurements

James stands at a respectable 6 feet 1 inch tall. He is a lean, fit man who weighs roughly 73 kilograms. His beautiful brown hair and hazel eyes complement his demeanor perfectly.

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