James Morrison has returned to the highlight for the primary time since his associate’s dying in January 2024.
The singer-songwriter was left ‘devastated’ when he discovered his former fiancée, Gill Catchpole, lifeless at their residence in Gloucestershire on the age of 45.
An inquest later concluded that she took her personal life by hanging, having left a sequence of handwritten notes behind for her family members.
Morrison and Catchpole had been collectively since 2006 and have two daughters, Elsie, born in 2008, and Ada Rose, born in 2018.
After getting engaged in 2006, they wore bands however by no means married. The couple cut up a yr earlier than Catchpole died.
The Rugby-born musician, recognized for hits together with Damaged Strings and I Gained’t Let You Go, has been absent from the general public eye because the information broke, however made a brave comeback this week with a gig.
Taking to Instagram this night, Morrison, 40, shared a sequence of photographs of himself enjoying at In It Collectively Competition, which happened in Wales.
He wore a smile on his face as he sang and performed guitar, the gang going wild and holding up indicators for him.
His caption learn: ‘It was an absolute pleasure to carry out at @inittogetherfestival final evening. Thanks to the fantastic crowd who welcomed me again.’
Promising that he’s now right here to remain, the Great World hitmaker added: ‘There’s extra pleasure incoming… flip your notifications ON, signal as much as my mailing record, and prepare…’
Within the feedback, followers have been eager to ship him heat needs, with @nathanhead11 writing: ‘That is the perfect factor I’ve seen/learn on social media all yr. Love you lad! And the world wants you rocking 💙🎉👊🏻’
@elenballet added: ‘Can’t wait to see you on tour once more 🤩’
‘That is wonderful information. I’ve thought of you and your valuable household usually ❤️’, wrote @jo_anna_r_.
‘We’ve missed you!!! 💕💕💕’, echoed @jujuqu.
Morrison cancelled all work commitments within the wake of his ex-partner’s dying as he grieved and targeted on taking care of their youngsters.
He was seemingly gearing as much as proceed releasing music all through final yr, having posted on social media simply days earlier than: ‘New yr, new journey…,’ alongside an image of himself sitting in a studio.
Morrison, who met Catchpole earlier than his success when she moved into his mom’s home as a lodger along with her then-boyfriend, beforehand devoted one in every of his information to her.
In 2019, he revealed his album You’re Stronger Than You Know was impressed by her after their youngest daughter was born 13 weeks untimely.
‘The album title is for Gill, as she’s been by means of a lot as a girl and a mum, understanding we might lose the child at any level,’ he stated on the time.
‘We’ve been by means of all the pieces collectively. She’s been there from the beginning, after I had nothing, after I was simply enjoying gigs and attempting to jot down songs and never getting wherever,’ he added to OK! Journal.
‘She’s a realist and thought I used to be chasing a pointless profession, however she supported me.
‘With out her, I don’t assume I’d be right here. I don’t assume I’d be the particular person I’m. I don’t assume I’d be as grounded if I hadn’t met her after I was younger.’
He additionally beforehand described her as his ‘hero’, with Catchpole’s dying marking one other devastating loss in latest instances.
In 2010, Morrison’s father, Paul, died, whereas his brother, Alexis, and nephew, Callum, additionally died lower than a yr aside.
