James Blunt is taking fan engagement to a whole new level with a bold and hilarious challenge. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of his iconic album Back to Bedlam, the “You’re Beautiful” singer is offering fans the chance to change his legal name – but there’s a catch!
The 50-year-old musician announced on social media that if the re-released version of Back to Bedlam hits number one on the charts, he will legally change his name to whatever his fans decide. Yes, you read that right – James Blunt is willing to let fans pick his new name if the album goes to the top spot.
In a playful post on Instagram, James wrote, “Wanna ruin my life? If the 20th Anniversary Edition of my album Back to Bedlam re-enters the charts at number 1, I will legally change my name – to whatever you guys decide. Comment on this post below with suggestions for my name change, or like someone else’s comment to vote.”
The stakes are high, and fans have eagerly embraced the challenge, flooding the comments with a variety of creative (and funny) suggestions. According to James, the name with the most likes across his social media profiles by October 11, the day the album is re-released, will win. After that, the race to number one on the charts will be on!
One suggestion, in particular, seems to have taken a strong lead in the competition. “Blunty McBlunt Face it has to be 😍🔥,” one fan commented, gaining over 27,000 likes – far more than any other suggestion so far. With fans rallying behind the humor, it looks like James Blunt could soon be known by a very different (and very meme-worthy) name!
James Blunt is no stranger to using humor to engage with his fans, often taking to social media with witty responses and self-deprecating jokes. His latest challenge has only cemented his reputation as one of the most entertaining and down-to-earth artists in the music industry.
As the re-release of Back to Bedlam approaches, fans are not only looking forward to hearing some of their favorite tracks again, but they’re also excited to see if they can help push the album to the top of the charts – and change the singer’s name in the process.
So, if you’ve got a creative idea for James Blunt’s new legal name, now’s your chance to make it happen!
