Jay James is a Welsh recording artist, songwriter & broadcaster from Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire. Currently in song writing for Album 2, Jay also presents on Forces Radio, BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service). Once a former Royal Navy Warfare Specialist turned Physical Trainer, Jay joined the military age 16 and was involved in the Gulf of Oman during the Afghan conflict and respectfully served 10 years among Her Majesty’s finest before falling accidentally into a career in music. Despite a successful career within the Military, Jay discovered his music talent after sustaining a knee injury playing representative rugby and bought a guitar as a drunken bet. Two years later he was scouted & signed by Legendary Record label, DECCA Records, Universal & Sony BMG as both a ‘Recording Artist & Songwriter’ after being spotted at his first ever headline London show. Since such point Jay has released ‘critically acclaimed’ debut album 'Play It By Heart’ featuring written collaborations with of John Legend, Booker T Jones, Naughty boy and super producer Malay (Frank Ocean, Zayn Malik), his debut single ‘Long may they Roll’ hit the No2 spot in the Radio 1 RnB charts. Jay also wrote & featured on the songs "Fly" by Cinematic, released on Black Butter Records (home to Rudimental, Gorgon City and Clean Bandit) which Radio 1’s Annie Mac & Trevor Nelson described as a 'Summer Anthem’. Jay gained his raise to commercial fame as a finalist on the 11th Series of The X Factor. As Simon Cowell’s predicted winner, the music mogul named him a genius’ after a particular performance of ‘500 Miles’ which ended up being the first ever X Factor Live performance to chart at No7 on iTunes. Jay went on to tour some of the biggest Arena’s and Music Venue’s in the UK & Ireland. Having been featured in the Top 10 of Heat/FHM’s Magazine’s Annual ‘Top 100 Hottest Men in the World’ & having been voted 3rd hottest man in Wales with 'Wales Online'. Jay is a highly creative, multi-talented, engaging character who would be a fantastic choice for a wide variety of media opportunities and events. An incredibly experienced and competent performer, presenter, host and inspirational speaker, Jay’s good looks, combined with a well-respected Military background also make him a perfect choice for any brand endorsement opportunities and PR Campaigns.