James Blunt has promised fans he will change his name to ‘whatever the public wants’ if his re-released album returns to number one.
The singer, 50, released Back To Bedlam in 2004, which included huge hits such as You’re Beautiful, High, Wisemen, and Goodbye My Lover.
The album went on to reach the top spot on the UK albums chart for weeks and is now certified 10x Platinum.
HOW HE’S CELEBRATING HIS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Hampshire star is re-releasing the album and going on tour.
In a video posted on his Instagram, the singer announced: ‘My name is James Blunt and you have the power to absolutely f**k my life.
‘I know you’ve heard the rumours, and they are true, I’m rereleasing my debut album Back To Bedlam on October 11. Something that has kept me consistently rich for the past 20 years.
‘So as a way to give back to you, my adoring public, if Back To Bedlam re-enters the charts at number one, I will legally change my name. What will I change it to? Well, it’s entirely up to you.
‘I’ve been called many things in my life, “the most hated man in pop,” “annoying,” “James Beige,” I’ll let the people decide.’
He then added: ‘But if it doesn’t go to number one, I’m not changing my name, it’s safe to say this is the most important democratic moment of the year.’
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JAMES SAID MORE
James reiterated the same promise while appearing on Radio X’s Chris Moyles Show Monday.
He said: ‘I have signed up to changing my name to whatever the public want – they can change my name.
‘It’s a genuine thing. I swear on my life and the life of my one fan – Brian from Glasgow – I will change my name should it hit number one.’
The singer continued: ‘Yeah. I swear on Brian’s life and my life. To whatever the public want – and of course the public are going to kind, they’re not going to go for anything that rhymes with Blunt are they?’
