Nathan James

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Personal:
Birthday: 26 July
Age: 23 at the time of “Superstar”
From Reading

Sang in a boy’s choir

Education:
Studied Performing arts

Career:
At the age of 16, he played “Simon” in a “Jesus Christ Superstar” production of a local theatre group
Worked as a Blue Coat in a holiday camp in Devon
Sang in bars in Tenerife and on a cruise ship
Role in “Route 66” (show that toured UK with songs of Aerosmith and Bon Jovi)
Role in UK tour of “Thriller – live”
Toured the west coast of the US with the Trans Siberian Orchestra
Role in “Bohemian Rhapsody”
Touring with TSO right now

Auditioned for (was asked to audition for) “The Voice”

One album out with covers – available from his website

On ITV Superstar:
Live show 1: “Sign Your Name” (Terence Trent D’Arby)
Live show 2: “Dedication To My Ex” (Lloyd ft. André 3000 & Lil Wayne)
Live show 3: “To Be With You” (Mr. Big)
Live show 4: “How To Save A Life” (The Fray)
Live show 5: “Ain’t No Sunshine” (Bill Withers)
Live show 6: “Sweet Child o’Mine” (Guns N’Roses)
Live show 7: “Born This Way” (Lady Gaga)
Sing-off with Roger: “Love Changes Everything” (Aspects Of Love) – eliminated afterwards

Playlist

Music:
“Gethsemane” (Youtube video)
“Livin’ On A Prayer” at the audition for “The Voice” (Youtube video)
“Alone” (Youtube video)
“Jar Of Hearts” (Youtube video)
“Beat It”, in “Thriller – Live” (Youtube video)
“Christmas Dreams”, with the Trans Siberian Orchestra (Youtube video)
“Welcome To The Jungle/Paradise City” – with Nathan James at the Jazz Café (Youtube video)

Playlist

An interview:
After Show Interview 23rd July 2012: (Youtube)

Interview with “Get Your Rock Out” (Youtube)

Quotes:
On ITV Superstar: “I loved it. It was a real showcase for my talent and that’s the reason I went on the show, not to win but to prove to people I could sing, as they didn’t really get to hear much of me on The Voice.”

Social Media:
Twitter: @thenathanjames
Facebook: Nathan James – Singer
Youtube: Nathan James
Website: http://nathanrocksinger.com/

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