James Blunt Escapes Name Change After Album Misses Top Chart Spot

The musician promised to adopt a humorous new name if his album reached number one, but it landed at number seven instead.

James Blunt's re-released album 'Back to Bedlam' entered the UK charts at number seven, avoiding the top spot.
The singer had pledged to change his name to 'Blunty McBluntface' if the album hit number one, based on a social media poll.
Blunt responded to the chart result with a humorous video celebrating that he can keep his current name.
In the UK, changing one's name is a straightforward process, costing just under £50, but Blunt's was part of a marketing stunt.
Despite the outcome, Blunt joked about rebranding with his label, citing potential fatigue with his current name.