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James Blunt - Blunt's Mother Defends His Privileged Background

JAMES BLUNT's mother has defended her son against the criticism he receives because of his privileged background, insisting the singer does not deserve such "harsh" treatment.The You're Beautiful hitmaker is often ridiculed because of his posh accent and expensive school education, and his mother, Jane Blount, was prompted to speak out after she...

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13:44 on January 28 2011

James Blunt gets mother's backing in 'posh pop' row

Guardian Music — Jane Blount says Harrow-educated son has faced 'harsh criticism', amid claims musicians are too middle classJames Blunt's mother today waded into the debate about whethe... more info

13:51 on January 28 2011

James Blunt's mum defends him against posh-bashers

NME — Jane Blount hits up radio station to give her view more info

James Blunt

08:59 on January 28 2011

James Blunt's Mum Defends His 'Posh' Background

Gigwise — In email to BBC Radio 4's Today... more info

James Blunt

16:03 on January 28 2011

James Blunt's Mom Sticks Up For Him

411 Mania — She says private school rock stars aren't snobs... more info

James Blunt

16:03 on January 28 2011

James Blunt - Blunt's Mother Defends His Privileged Background

ContactMusic — JAMES BLUNT's mother has defended her son against the criticism he receives because of his privileged background, insisting the singer does not deserve such "harsh" treat... more info

James Blunt