Joe McElderry is a British singer and actor who rose to fame after winning the sixth series of the popular TV singing competition, The X Factor, in 2009. His first single “The Climb” reached number one on both the UK Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Charts.
In addition to his successful music career, McElderry has also appeared in a number of stage productions, including the lead role in the UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and the title role in the UK tour of Tommy.
McElderry has also been involved in several charity campaigns and events, including the Great North Run, which he has run multiple times to raise money for various charities.
He continues to perform and release music and is regarded as one of the most successful contestants to emerge from The X Factor.
Joe McElderry Songs
- The Climb – Joe McElderry’s debut single, which was also the winner’s single from his X Factor season. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
- Ambitions – This song was released as the lead single from McElderry’s debut album, Wide Awake. It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart.
- Someone Wake Me Up – This ballad was the second single from McElderry’s debut album. It reached number 68 on the UK Singles Chart.
- Last Christmas – This cover of the Wham! classic was released as a charity single in 2011. It reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart.
- Here’s What I Believe – The lead single from McElderry’s third studio album, Here’s What I Believe. It peaked at number 76 on the UK Singles Chart.
- Dance With My Father – This Luther Vandross cover was released as a charity single in 2014. It peaked at number 50 on the UK Singles Chart.
- Gloria – This song was released as the lead single from McElderry’s fourth studio album, Saturday Night at the Movies. It peaked at number 92 on the UK Singles Chart.
- Wide Awake – The title track from McElderry’s debut album. It was released as a single in 2010 and peaked at number 71 on the UK Singles Chart.
- Love Is War – This song was released as the second single from McElderry’s third studio album, Here’s What I Believe. It peaked at number 103 on the UK Singles Chart.
- Superman – The second single from McElderry’s second studio album, Classic. It peaked at number 158 on the UK Singles Chart.
Joe McElderry Height
Joe McElderry is around 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall.
Joe McElderry Family
Joseph McElderry was born in South Shields, England, McElderry is the only child of Jim and Eileen McElderry. The couple separated when McElderry was a child. He was raised in a small flat in South Shields.
Joe has described his family as being very supportive of his singing career and has often credited them for helping him pursue his dreams. However, beyond this, there is not much publicly available information about Joe McElderry’s family life.
Joe McElderry Brother
McElderry is the only child of Jim and Eileen McElderry.
Joe McElderry Freedom Tour 2022
Joe McElderry did George Michasel incredibly proud when he honoured the late and great singer with a barnstorming performance at the O2 City Hall Newcastle on Sunday night on his Freedom tour.
Joe McElderry Instagram
Joe McElderry’s Instagram is @joemcelderryofficial. He has 34.1K followers