James Morrison rang in the new year with Jools Holland at the annual ‘Hootenanny’ on BBC2. The singer songwriter performed ‘In My Dreams’, off his new album ‘The Awakening’. Other performers included The Vaccines, Jessie J, Imelda May, Buddy Greco, and Caro Emerald. Watch it via YouTube below.

James Morrison is out with the music video to his new single ‘Up’, featuring Jessie J, off the English singer songwriter’s third album ‘The Awakening’, out now on Island Records.

Morrison’s A&R man Colin Barlow suggested the collaboration with Jessie J after James initially thought Adele would be ideal for the track. “Not that I was doubting Jessie’s ability in any way,” the singer said, according to his official web site’s biography. “But I was worried whether she was the right character for the song. She got in the booth and did all this stuff that was amazing ­ she is a ridiculously good singer, so in tune she’s like Autotune. I wanted to tap into the side of her character that is just a normal girl. I was like, you’re a Ferrari, Jessie, you’re in fifth gear – take it down to third. In the end it worked amazingly: she sang the chorus the way I should’ve sung it!”

Watch the ‘Up’ video via YouTube below.

James Morrison covered ‘Love is a Losing Game’ by Amy Winehouse, along with three other songs, in one take straight onto vinyl at Metropolis Studios for Channel 4’s ‘On Track with SEAT’. Watch the studio footage below and download the track for free at Facebook.

James Morrison has been away writing songs for his third album for much of 2010. The new album, which is still being recorded, will be released during 2011, with live shows to follow. In the meantime, James has recorded a special Christmas message to let everyone know what he’s been up to, wish everyone a Merry Christmas and to play a new song called ‘In My Dreams’. “Next year I’m really excited to bring out the new album. I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch,” the English singer songwriter said. “I’ve just been wanting to make it the best album that I’ve made. I put all my efforts into making it a good album. I’m really excited about going on tour again and playing some new places I haven’t been to.” Watch the comments and performance via YouTube below.

James Morrison is out with the music video to his new single ‘Get To You’, from the Deluxe Edition of the English singer songwriter’s second album ‘Songs For You, Truths For Me’, out Monday on Polydor. Watch it via YouTube below.