James Morrison & Nelly Furtado

Singer James Morrison became an overnight sensation in the U.K. with the release of his debut album, 2006's Undiscovered, which wasted little time going platinum in the British Isles. Blessed with a fresh, soulful voice that alternated between smooth and rough tones (and suggested a British Stevie Wonder), Morrison recalled both the passion of classic soul music and the confessional lyrical stance of the singer/songwriters of the '70s. His follow-up, Songs for You, Truths for Me, was certified triple platinum and his 2011 effort The Awakening again hit number one in England; a...