Olly Murs secures his fifth number one album with Marry Me
Olly Murs said he had “not sunk in” after securing his fifth UK number one album with Marry Me on Friday.
The 38-year-old singer-songwriter has risen straight to the top of the charts after six years, despite coming under fire on social media this week over lyrics to one of his songs being labeled “controlling”.
Former X Factor runner-up Olly said: ‘Wow, it’s been six years since I’ve had a number one so a big thank you to all the fans, you’ve been absolutely amazing!
Success: Olly Murs, 38, said he had “not sunk in” after securing his fifth UK number one album with Marry Me on Friday
“Thanks to my wonderful team, Official Charts Company, I am so excited to have a number one album. Marry Me is number one this week!
‘It’s so amazing, I don’t think it’s really sunk in yet. A lot of hard work has gone into this, thank you very much!
The album’s success follows criticism for his song I Hate You When You’re Drunk, with online users drawing a link to his fiancée Amelia Tank.
Triumph: The singer-songwriter went straight to the top of the charts after six years since his last number one
Addressing the conviction on BBC Breakfast this week, he said: “Obviously it’s upsetting to think that people took it that way because it wasn’t their intention.”
“When you listen to the song and understand the type of artist I am, it was more of a fun, cheeky way.”
Olly, who competed on The X Factor in 2009, battled stiff competition for the top spot from pop megastar Taylor Swift with her album Midnights.
Meanwhile, on the singles chart, Mariah Carey made a brilliant return to number one with All I Want For Christmas Is You, ending Taylor’s six-week reign at the top with Anti-Hero.
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)
Mariah’s track has only been number one on the UK charts once before, reaching the top in 2020, 26 years after its release.
Sir Elton John and Ed Sheeran’s Merry Christmas has also made an appearance in the top 10, along with Michael Buble’s It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas and Wham’s Last Christmas.
It comes after Olly insisted that he still experiences the ‘stigma’ in the music industry today due to his reality TV past.
The star, 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.
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.
Gratitude: The former talent show contestant recently said he’s grateful when other big artists praise him for his work (pictured as a contestant on The X Factor in 2009)
“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.
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.
Controversy: The album’s success follows criticism over his song I Hate You When You’re Drunk, with online users drawing a link to his fiancée Amelia Tank (pictured)
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 Murs revealed he was engaged to Amelia earlier this year after he popped the question on a romantic beach getaway after three years of dating