Biography
Who is Joe McElderry?
Early life and education
Joe McElderry was born on June 16, 1991, in South Shields, United Kingdom. He was raised in a small flat in his hometown as the only child of Jim and Eileen McElderry. His parents separated while he was still a child.
Rise to fame on The X Factor
Joe McElderry first auditioned for the television competition The X Factor in 2007. He reached the bootcamp stage but felt he was too young compared to other contestants and decided to leave the show at that time.
Music career and chart success
Following his victory, his debut single titled The Climb was released in December 2009. While it faced competition for the UK Christmas number one spot, it ultimately reached the top position on the Irish Singles Chart and later hit number one on the UK Singles Chart. In 2010, he released his first studio album, Wide Awake, which debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart.
Television and stage appearances
Beyond his music releases, Joe McElderry has appeared on several television programs. He competed in the second series of Popstar to Operastar in 2011 and emerged as the winner. During his time on that show, he consistently received a high percentage of public votes.
Birthday and age
Joe McElderry was born on June 16, 1991, which makes Joe 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Joe shares the date with 34 other famous people.
Explore more
