George Ezra facts for kids

Quick facts for kids George Ezra
Ezra performing in 2022
Background information
Birth name	George Ezra Barnett
Born	(1993-06-07) 7 June 1993 (age 32) Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
Genres	Folk rock folk pop soul blues
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter guitarist podcaster
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Columbia Sony

George Ezra Barnett, born on June 7, 1993, is a talented musician from England. He is known for his unique singing voice and catchy songs.

He became famous after releasing two shorter music collections, called EPs, in 2013 and 2014. His song "Budapest" became a huge hit, reaching number one in many countries. His first full album, Wanted on Voyage, came out in June 2014. It quickly went to number one in the UK and was a top ten album in seven other countries. It was also one of the best-selling albums in the UK that year.

George Ezra's second album, Staying at Tamara's, was released in March 2018. This album also reached number one in the UK. Two songs from this album, "Paradise" and "Shotgun", became very popular. "Shotgun" was his first song to reach number one in the UK, Ireland, and Australia. In 2019, he won a Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist. His third album, Gold Rush Kid, was released in June 2022. It became his third album in a row to hit number one in the UK.

Early Life and Education

George Ezra Barnett was born in Hertford, Hertfordshire, on June 7, 1993. His parents were both teachers. He went to primary school in Bengeo and then Simon Balle School. Later, he studied at Hertford Regional College.

In 2011, George moved to Bristol to study songwriting. He has an older sister, Jessica, who sometimes joins him on tour. His younger brother, Ethan, is also a singer-songwriter known as Ten Tonnes.

Music Career Highlights

Early Success: Wanted on Voyage

In June 2013, George Ezra performed at the Glastonbury Festival. He released his first EP, Did You Hear the Rain?, in October 2013. His songs "Did You Hear the Rain?" and "Budapest" started getting played on BBC Radio 1. Many music experts listed him as an artist to watch in 2014.

His song "Budapest" became very popular in Italy. He also opened shows for other famous artists like Lianne La Havas and Sam Smith. In March 2014, he released his second EP, Cassy O. His debut album, Wanted on Voyage, came out in June 2014. It quickly climbed the UK charts. By October 2014, it reached number one in the UK. It was one of the top-selling albums of 2014.

George Ezra performing in Glasgow in 2015

In October 2014, George Ezra released a music video for "Listen to the Man". This video featured the famous actor Ian McKellen. In 2015, George Ezra was nominated for four Brit Awards, which are big music awards in the UK. He also toured with Sam Smith and Hozier in North America. In March 2015, he performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live. He also appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden.

New Music: Staying at Tamara's

In April 2017, George Ezra announced a special tour in the UK and Ireland. During these shows, he played new songs for the first time. The song "Don't Matter Now" was released in June 2017. It was the first song from his upcoming album, Staying at Tamara's.

"Paradise" was released in January 2018 as the second single. The music video for "Paradise" came out a week later. "Shotgun" was released in May 2018. This song became George Ezra's first number-one hit in the UK, Ireland, and Australia.

George Ezra performing in 2017

Staying at Tamara's was released in March 2018. George Ezra was a main performer at the Neighbourhood Weekender festival in May 2019. He also performed at Glastonbury Festival in June 2019.

Latest Album: Gold Rush Kid

In January 2022, George Ezra launched a new website to announce his third album. The song "Anyone for You (Tiger Lily)" was released in January 2022. It was the first single from the album Gold Rush Kid.

George Ezra performed a cover of Mimi Webb's "House on Fire" and his new song "Green Green Grass" in May 2022. His album Gold Rush Kid was released in June 2022. He wrote and produced it in London with his friend Joel Pott. George Ezra also performed at the Platinum Party at the Palace in June 2022. This event celebrated Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

Musical Style and Influences

George Ezra says that Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, and James Baylin are his main musical inspirations. People describe his music as folk rock, folk pop, soul, and blues. Critics have said he has a "voice beyond his years" with a "soulful tone."

He became interested in older American folk and blues artists because of Bob Dylan. He tried to sing like Lead Belly, an old blues singer. Lead Belly was known for his powerful voice. George Ezra liked the idea of singing with a big voice, so he tried it and found he could.

Podcasts

In February 2018, George Ezra started his podcast called George Ezra & Friends. In each episode, he talks to other musicians. The episodes usually last between 45 minutes and an hour and a half. He was inspired to start the podcast by listening to other podcasts where comedians talked to each other.

Personal Life

George Ezra has talked about having a type of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) called Pure O. This means he experiences obsessions and worries mostly in his mind. During the time when many people were staying home, he started practicing Transcendental Meditation. He explained that it helps him stop and relax for 20 minutes each day.

George Ezra became a father in December 2024.

Discography

• Wanted on Voyage (2014)
• Staying at Tamara's (2018)
• Gold Rush Kid (2022)

Awards and Nominations

Filmography

2022: End to End

End to End is a documentary film. It follows George Ezra and two friends, Adam Scarborough and Christy Tattershall. They go on a long journey from Land's End to John o' Groats in the UK. The film was shown in cinemas for one day in August 2022. It was later released on Amazon Prime UK in January 2023.

See also

In Spanish: George Ezra para niños