James Bay Releases “Best Fake Smile” Music Video

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New York – GRAMMY® Award-nominated gold-certified UK troubadour James Bay received the award for “Best British Male Solo Artist” at the 2016 BRIT Awards in London. In addition, he stunned the crowd and received a standing ovation with an unforgettable performance of his RIAA gold-certified single “Hold Back The River” from last year’s chart-dominating Chaos

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Foy Vance Teams With Ed Sheeran and Elton John For New Album

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New York – Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance has announced details of his debut album for Gingerbread Man Records, the label launched by Ed Sheeran last year.  Recorded in Nashville with GRAMMY award winning producer Jacquire King (Tom Waits, James Bay, Kings Of Leon), “THE WILD SWAN” arrives on May 13th via Gingerbread Man Records/Elektra.  The legendary

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James Bay To Perform At The 2016 Grammy® Awards

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New York – As announced today by The Recording Academy®, James Bay joins the list of 2016 Grammy® Awards performers for a very special Grammy® moments duet with fellow “Best New Artist” nominee Tori Kelly. As the most nominated “Best New Artist” contender with three nominations including “Best Rock Song” for “Hold Back The River” and “Best Rock Album” for his full-length debut, Chaos And The Calm [Republic Records] the performance

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James Bay Announces North American Fall Headline Tour

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New York – James Bay announces dates for his North American fall headline tour. Tickets go on sale Friday August 21, 2015 at 10am local time. The tour beginsFriday, November 13 in Philadelphia at The Fillmore, plays major markets across the country, and finishes up on Tuesday, December 1st in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium. He’s out on the road in support

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James Bay To Perform On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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New York – James Bay will perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday July 21, 2015. This marks the acclaimed UK troubadour’s Tonight Show debut. He’ll be playing the latest single from his critically acclaimed full-length debut album, Chaos And The Calm [Republic Records], “Hold Back The River.” On the heels of his previous sold out U.S. run, Bay returns to North

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James Bay Announces First North American Headline Tour

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New York – In support of his full-length debut album Chaos And The Calm [Republic Records] out March 24 (pre-order here), James Bay will embark on a North American headline tour this spring. The tour starts April 27 at Mod Club in Toronto, ON Canada, plays major markets across the country, and concludes May 14 at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. (Ed. Read

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James Bay’s “Let It Go” Is The New iTunes “Single of the Week”

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New York –  James Bay’s  new single “Let It Go” is this weeks iTunes’ latest “Single of the Week” (iTunes.com/JamesBay). Available as a free download for seven days starting Tuesday August 12, 2014, “Let It Go” is the title track of the UK singer-songwriter’s universally lauded EP, Let It Go, available through all online partners via Republic Records now The song is emblematic of BAY’s songwriting chops, dynamic

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