Originally a contestant and eventual runner up on the UK hit show The X Factor, Olly Murs is stepping out of the reality TV show shadow to what looks like a very promising career in music.

Born and raised in Essex, England, the British crooner has been on a fast track to stardom since the signing of his Epic Records/Syco Music record deal. His debut album is scheduled to be released in September, but the initial single off of the LP, “Please Don’t Let Me Go,” has been floating around the net for a few weeks. It’s a solid debut for the aspiring pop star, and is no doubt going to gain him some fanfare.

Check out the official video below and look for his debut album coming up sometime in September. You’ll also find the video for his original X Factor audition, where it all began for Olly. Watch as he really he gets the crowd and judges on his side with a rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition.”

Olly Murs – Please Don’t Let Me Go

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2009 X-Factor audition

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