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British singer-songwriter known for his distinctive deep baritone voice and folk-pop hits.George Ezra rose to international fame with his 2014 debut album 'Wanted on Voyage'. His music blends folk, pop, and blues influences, characterized by warm vocals and storytelling lyrics. Key achievements include multiple UK #1 albums, BRIT Award nominations, and global hit singles.

• Adopted 'Ezra' as a stage name after a character in a story he wrote, feeling 'George Barnett' was too common for the music industry.
• Wrote his breakout hit 'Budapest' at age 19 despite never having visited Hungary; the song later went multi-platinum in 12 countries.
• Walked 1,200 miles from Land's End to John o' Groats in 2021 to raise £1M for mental health charities, documenting the journey in his podcast 'George Ezra & Friends'.
• Struggled with anxiety during early tours, later incorporating mental health advocacy into his public work.