<P> James Andrew Arthur ( born 2 March 1988 ) is a British singer and songwriter who won the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012 . His debut single , `` Impossible '' , was released by Syco Music after the final and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart in its first week of release . Since then , it has gone on to sell over 1.4 million copies in the UK , making it the most successful winner 's single in the show 's history and has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide . The follow - up single `` You 're Nobody ' til Somebody Loves You '' reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart . He released his self - titled debut studio album in November 2013 . The album debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart . </P>
<P> James Andrew Arthur ( born 2 March 1988 ) is a British singer and songwriter who won the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012 . His debut single , `` Impossible '' , was released by Syco Music after the final and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart in its first week of release . Since then , it has gone on to sell over 1.4 million copies in the UK , making it the most successful winner 's single in the show 's history and has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide . The follow - up single `` You 're Nobody ' til Somebody Loves You '' reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart . He released his self - titled debut studio album in November 2013 . The album debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart . </P>
in 2012 what song did james arthur secure his first number one
in 2012 what song did james arthur secure his first number one
`` Impossible ''
`` Impossible ''