James Morrison via Shore Fire

British pop-soul singer, James Morrison has two reasons to celebrate this year. He's the proud new father of a baby girl and has a hot new CD, Songs For You, Truths For Me. With all the great things happening in his life, James recently took time out of his busy schedule to perform his hit single, "Broken Strings" on Children in Need, a fundraiser sponsored by the BBC. The event raised nearly 21 million pounds to give grants to organizations that help change the lives of disadvantaged children in the UK.

James is no stranger to helping those in need. He's supported Peace for a Day, an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence and performed at a benefit for Mencap, an organization that supports people with learning disabilities. In addition, James has donated personal items and created artwork for auction to benefit a number of charitable organizations.

We love James' raw, passionate vocal style and deeply personal lyrics drawn from the hardships he experienced growing up in England. His father, an alcoholic, left the family when he was four, leaving his mother to raise three kids on her own, they moved around a lot and he saw childhood friends become adult addicts. While growing up, he helped support his family with variety of after school jobs. It's easy to see why at the age of 21, his music evokes the emotions of a man three times his age.

CGG became a fan of James after hearing "You Give Me Something" from his first CD, Undiscovered and saw him perform during his last tour. He's an engaging and charismatic performer and we can't wait until he crosses the pond next year for some live dates in the US.

As on his last CD, Songs for You embraces several different music genres. Highlights include "Broken Strings," a duet with Nelly Furtado, and our favorite, "Once When I Was Little." As James told to Scene magazine, it’s a really touching song about "reminding you of the good things about being a kid and the sad fact that you don’t think like that anymore.” Click here to read the inspiring lyrics.

CGG gives James our golden seal of approval. Definitely check him out; you won't be disappointed.