Singer James Arthur has opened up about his work ethic in a new interview with Hollywood Life. 

He said: "Being in bands and plugging away with not many opportunities and no money for many years really shaped me and taught me about work ethic. It really made me appreciate what I had now, because it was so hard before that. X Factor provided me with a platform that has launched me and given me some longevity."

He was then asked what his plans for the rest of the year are and confessed that he really wants to make it in America: 

"I want to set up camp here. It feels like they appreciate my music here and the soul and the influences I’ve gotten from American music are — yeah. It seems to be going well so far. Fingers crossed that it goes further. I’m going to be home in the UK for a tour throughout March, then we’re hoping to come back here and do some gigs."

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