Olly Murs

Olly Murs first got attention in 2009 when he finished second on the UK's X Factor. His debut single 'Please Don't Let Me Go' came out the following year and did well enough that he kept making pop records. Songs like 'Dance With Me Tonight' and 'Army Of Two' have that upbeat, radio-friendly sound he's known for.

He worked with Demi Lovato on a track called 'Up' in 2014, which helped introduce him to audiences outside Britain. Other albums followed, including Never Been Better and Marry Me. The music stays pretty consistent - cheerful, melodic pop that doesn't try to reinvent anything.

There was some legal trouble with a former management team around 2016, and he's gotten occasional criticism for lyrics or videos that some found insensitive. But mostly he's kept releasing albums and playing shows, the kind of reliable pop act that builds a steady career rather than chasing dramatic reinvention.