George Ezra

George Ezra Barnett, known professionally as George Ezra, broke through internationally with “Budapest,” a single that reached number one in several countries and introduced his deep, blues-tinged voice to a wide audience. Born in Bristol, United Kingdom, on 7 June 1993, he is an English singer-songwriter whose work moves between folk, indie rock and pop.

Ezra issued the EPs Did You Hear the Rain? in 2013 and Cassy O' in 2014 before releasing his debut studio album, Wanted on Voyage, in June 2014. The album reached number one in the UK, placed in the top ten in seven other countries, and became the UK's third-best-selling album of 2014.

His second album, Staying at Tamara's, arrived in March 2018 and also reached number one in the UK, alongside top-ten placements in eight other countries. Its single “Paradise” reached number two in the UK, while “Shotgun” topped the charts in the UK, Ireland and Australia, becoming Ezra's first number-one single in each of those countries. In February 2019, he won the Brit Award for British Male Solo Artist.

Ezra released his third studio album, Gold Rush Kid, in June 2022. It became his third consecutive UK number-one album.