Olly Murs: Videos, Pictures, News, Songs

Get the latest news on Essex legend Olly Murs, 2009 The X Factor runner-up, singer of 'Heart Skips A Beat', 'Troublemaker' and 2011 Jingle Bell Ball star.

Real Name: Oliver Stanley Murs
Born: 14 May 1984
Height: 5' 9" / 1.75 m
Star Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Witham, Essex, England
Hometown: London, England

Did you know?

Until he was injured, Olly used to play football semi-professionally for Witham Town.
His audition piece for The X Factor 2009 was Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition'.
He duetted with Robbie Williams in The X Factor final but lost out to Joe McElderry.
His 2011 No.1 single 'Heart Skips A Beat' features rap duo Rizzle Kicks.
in 2011 Olly returned to The X Factor to present spin-off show The Xtra Factor with Caroline Flack.
Olly Murs played day one of the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball.

First Single: Please Don't Let Me Go
First Album: Olly Murs
First Big Top 40 No.1: Please Don't Let Me Go

Capital Hot Picks

Video Olly Murs Live On Capital

Olly joined us to chat live to you on webcam. You can watch it back here.

Video Olly Murs Takes Capital's Nut Challenge

The 'Dance With Me Tonight' singers try to name as many nuts as possible in 30 seconds.

News

Video Olly Murs Writes About His Lost Love In The Music Video For New Song 'Dear Darlin'

The 'Dance With Me Tonight' singer gets serious as he writes about a break-up in the brand new video.

Video Olly Murs Unveils Behind The Scenes Of His Music Video For New Song 'Dear Darlin'

The 'Dance With Me Tonight' singer also explained the message of his latest single.

Olly Murs Teases Music Video For New Song 'Dear Darlin' With Several Promo Pictures

The 'Army Of Two' singer has given fans their first look at his third music video from 'Right Place Right Time'.

Loveable Rogues On Touring With Olly Murs: "We'd Love Him To Be Our Fourth Member"

The 'What A Night' trio say it was like hanging out with mates while touring with Olly this year.

They're both playing Capital FM's Summertime Ball 2013, they're both known as the cheeky chaps of pop music and they will head out on tour together this summer. Play Capital's new quiz game and see just how easy it is to tell the artists apart.

Gallery BRIT Awards 2013: British Single Of The Year Nominations

Find out which huge chart hits are in the running to walk away with the award for British Single Of The Year with Capital FM at the BRIT Awards 2013, live from London's O2 Arena.

Gallery BRIT Awards 2013: British Male Solo Artist Nominations

Find out which men are in the running for British Male Solo Artist at this year's BRIT Awards in London.

Gallery JLS Prank Olly Murs With Aston Merrygold Human Cannonball Stunt

Check out what happened when JLS' Aston Merrygold pranked Olly Murs when he was fired from a cannon as part of a stunt for Stand Up To Cancer only to miss the safety mats!