Olly Murs insists he has suffered a “stigma” in the music industry because of his past on reality shows despite chart success throughout his 13-year career.
He rose to fame when he finished second on the sixth season of The X Factor in 2009.
And Olly Murs, 38, insists he still experiences the ‘stigma’ in the music industry today due to his reality TV past.
The former talent show contestant, who released his new album Marry Me last week, says he’s grateful when other big artists praise him for his work, as it boosts his confidence.
Troubled trip? Olly Murs, 38, insists he still experiences ‘stigma’ in the music industry today due to his past on reality television.
He said Sun: ‘The music industry has been good to me, but there have been times where I’ve felt that because I’m from a reality show, there’s a bit of a stigma around me.
“So when I had the support of the likes of Sir Tom Jones, Lewis Capaldi, Stormzy, Ed Sheeran and Paul Weller (who wrote the song Let Me In for his 2015 album Never Been Better), it meant a lot.
They have all been respectful to me when I have met them.
Gratitude: The former talent show contestant, who released his new album Marry Me last week, says he’s grateful when other major recording artists praise him for his work (pictured as a contestant on The X Factor in 2009)
Olly went on to say that he is proud of himself for his 13-year long career in show business.
The star admitted he was initially anxious with the new attention and fans that came with fame.
And while he admits that he has had to ask others for help at times, he says he doesn’t feel as much of the loneliness and isolation that can accompany stardom.
New tunes: Olly released his first album in four years, Marry Me, last week, with the new offering inspired by the singer’s fiancée, Amelia Tank (pictured last month)
Olly released his first album in four years, Marry Me, last week, with the new offering inspired by the singer’s fiancée, Amelia Tank.
He recently revealed that his partner inspired most of the songs and that it was “fun” writing songs about their relationship.
He said Sun: ‘I didn’t know how much fun it would be to write a bit about me and Amelia; It’s not just about us, but there’s an element of Amelia in every song that I can relate to and she can relate to.
“It’s great to have a moment in my life where I feel so content at home and so happy.
Things are in the best possible place, at least until you start talking about wedding plans, which is stressful. But now I’m just concentrating on work again and I have nothing to worry about at home. It’s so peaceful and charming.
Olly has released two songs from his latest album so far – I Hate You When You’re Drunk and Die of a Broken Heart – after signing with EMI Records and hopes to conquer the charts after working with BTS songwriters. , David Stewart. and Jessica Agombar.
He said: ‘I’ve never done this before. It felt weird writing with the same people all the time. But I loved the routine and the consistency. We keep writing good songs. They had a great vibe, enthusiasm and hunger.
His album, 2018’s You Know I Know, peaked at number two on the Official UK Albums Chart.
Sweet: Olly and his fiancée Amelia got engaged in June, with the singer saying she was ‘The One’ after a ‘make or break’ holiday early in their relationship