Olly Murs: an unofficial biography. Everyone’s best loved cheeky chappy, Olly Murs came X-Factor runner up in 2009 thanks to his amazing vocals and smooth dance moves. With three studio albums under his belt as well as countless top ten hits Olly is also popular on the other side of the Atlantic with several of his singles gaining a high chart position, as well as a top ten album. Always willing to pay thanks to his fans, affectionately known as ‘The Murs Army’, Olly is a festival favourite. Cute pictures and absorbing text tell the inspirational story of Olly Murs.