Olly Murs

Olly Murs is a British singer, musician and television presenter. In this article, we will discuss his most popular projects, as well as his personal life, and provide answers to frequently asked questions.

Olly Murs Biography

Olly Murs was born on 14 May 1984 in Witham, Essex, England, UK to Vicki-Lynn and Pete Morse. The artist's full name is Oliver Stanley Murs.

Olly Murs' youth

As a child and teenager, the future musician was passionate about football and played as a striker on his school team. He played semi-professionally for Witham Town for a while until an injury ended his sporting career. During his school years, Olly began to show an interest in music and performed in pubs with his friends – they had their own band. Before appearing on The X Factor, the artist worked as a recruiter for a while and participated in small television projects.

Family

Olly's family was close-knit, but now his relationship with his relatives is somewhat strained. The artist's parents are Vicky-Lynn and Pete Murs — they have always supported their son. He has a twin brother, Ben, and a younger sister, Fay. Ben is the same age as Olly, but their relationship has been strained for a long time. The reason lies in the musician missing his brother's wedding in order to perform on The X Factor. They fell out and have yet to resolve their conflict.

It is noteworthy that the singer has Latvian roots on his father's side — his great-grandfather and great-grandmother were from Latvia and even worked in the circus.

Olly Murs' career

Olly Murs' musical career began with his participation in The X Factor in 2009. The artist took second place on the show and immediately attracted public attention. He reached the final alongside Stacey Solomon. It didn't take him long to become a successful performer after the show. The artist performs songs mainly in the pop genre.

Music career

Olly Murs has several albums to his credit, many of which have topped the British charts. The artist is the author of hits that are played all over the world. He performs light and cheerful music with bright melodies. He has fans on both sides of the Atlantic. The musician has performed several times at events related to the British royal family, and King Charles III himself has listened to him sing.

These were concerts in honour of royal events. He has also visited Birmingham many times as part of his UK tours. His most spectacular performances took place at the Royal Albert Hall, one of the most prestigious concert venues in Great Britain:

• 2012 — tour in support of the album In Case You Didn't Know;
• 2017 — Spring & Summer Tour;
• 2023 — Marry Me Tour anniversary tour.

Olly Murs has participated in the Brit Awards several times, receiving nominations for Best British Single and Best British Artist. Each of his performances was a spectacular stage show.

Four of Murs' tracks were nominated for British Single of the Year at the BRIT Awards. In addition, the artist won two BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards — in 2011 and 2013.

Albums and popular songs

Olly has released numerous studio albums. Among his most famous works are his debut album Olly Murs and a number of singles that made it to the top of the charts, such as ‘Please Don't Let Me Go,’ ‘Troublemaker,’ and ‘Dance with Me Tonight.’ These songs helped him become one of the most recognisable British pop artists of the 2010s.

List of Olly Murs albums:

1. Olly Murs (2010) — the debut album that launched his career.
2. In Case You Didn't Know (2011) — the first album to top the British charts.
3. Right Place Right Time (2012) — one of the most successful albums of the artist's career, containing several big hits.
4. Never Been Better (2014) — an album with dance and pop tracks.
5. 24 Hrs (2016) — an album featuring more mature and emotional songs.
6. You Know I Know (2018) is a double album with new and best songs.
7. Marry Me (2022) is an album released closer to the middle of his career.
8. Knees Up (2025) is the artist's latest studio album to date.

Among the artist's most famous songs are the following compositions:

1. Please Don't Let Me Go
2. Dance With Me Tonight
3. Troublemaker (feat. Flo Rida)
4. Heart Skips a Beat (feat. Rizzle Kicks)
5. Up (feat. Demi Lovato)
6. Dear Darlin'
7. Wrapped Up (feat. Travie McCoy)
8. You Don't Know Love
9. Kiss Me
10. Thinking of Me

The musician says that in the past, most of his songs were about love and fairy-tale relationships. Now he performs more profound compositions about family values, guided by his experiences, which reflect the artist's life journey.

Television

Olly Murs is not limited to performing on stage as a singer — he is also active on television. He can be seen in various shows as a participant, host and judge. Most often, the artist appears in music-related projects. He knows how to entertain an audience. Together with another celebrity, Anne-Marie, he was a coach on the popular show The Voice UK. Olly participated in this project from 2010 to 2019, then left it and returned again in 2023.

Emma Willis was the host of The Voice UK.

The musician was also a guest on the show Dancing on Ice. He also took part in the TV programme Top Gear in the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment. Viewers could also see him among the guests on Britain's Got Talent and as a guest judge on The Masked Singer. The artist has worked with the duo Ant & Dec several times on ITV television projects such as BGT.

Olly Murs co-hosted The X Factor with Caroline Flack. This is a great achievement for a former contestant on the show.

Olly Murs' personal life

Olly Murs is not only a famous singer and television presenter, but also a man for whom family has become the mainstay of his life. Despite his busy schedule — concerts, filming, tours — he tries to spend as much time as possible with his loved ones. Over the years of his career, the artist has been in various relationships before finding the one with whom he was ready to build a future and raise children.

Partner

The musician's wife is called Amelia Tank, she is a fitness trainer — they were introduced by mutual friends. They started dating back in 2019, and at first, things were not easy. The couple broke up for a while, but in the end, their relationship became strong and serious, especially during the lockdown. In July 2023, the lovers got married. Murs claims that his family is a source of inspiration for his creativity.

Previously, from 2012 to 2015, Olly was in a relationship with Francesca Thomas, but the couple eventually broke up. In 2017, he was also rumoured to be in a relationship with TV presenter Melanie Sykes, but that relationship was not serious.

Children

Olly and Amelia have two children:

• daughter Madison, born in April 2024;
• son Albert, born in September 2025.

The couple's second child was delivered by caesarean section. Amelia wanted to give birth naturally, but due to the baby's incorrect position, the doctors had to perform surgery. This complicated and prolonged the musician's wife's recovery period.

The artist's family lives a full life. Olly often shares warm moments with his children and wife on social media. By his own admission, fatherhood is the musician's greatest achievement.

It is noteworthy that the artist often jokes on social media, posts funny videos from home and is not afraid to laugh at himself. For this, his fans love him even more.

Net worth

The exact net worth of Olly's assets is unknown. According to experts, he has a capital of approximately £4.8-5 million. This is the total income from his music career, television and other projects.

Place of residence

Olly and his family live in Essex, England, where the singer grew up and settled down with his family. He used to have a separate flat with a swimming pool, which he showed on Instagram, but now the family has settled in a cosy house where their children grow up and go about their daily lives. It is a home with a spacious open-plan living room and a bright bathroom. The musician's children have plenty of space to play.

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