James Arthur is the first X Factor winner I can remember who is actually showing signs that he might keep his integrity. From the word go, what with his unique, jaw-dropping (and better than the original) rendition of Tulisa's "Young," it was clear there was something refreshingly special about the 25-year-old Middlesborough chap. Week after week, he continued to demonstrate his diversity, and seemed to truly stretched the limits of his capabilities. When he won, an entire nation of X Factor fans breathed a sigh of relief in unison as we were granted a winner who might actually make something of himself.I can't be the only one, therefore, who's debated time and time again about who James Arthur should collaborate with. Though the moment he shared with Nicole Sherzinger in the final was beautiful, and their performances were both spot-on, they seemed to lack a certain chemistry. There are endless possible lists of artists that might simultaneously compliment and collaborate with James Arthur: the following 5 are just my personal favourites. What do you think?
5. Gabrielle Aplin
Around the same time that James was performing a cover of "The Power Of Love" on The X Factor, Gabrielle Aplin was storming to Number One with her own beautiful rendition of the same track. Although their versions are worlds apart, James' husky voice would undoubtedly compliment Gabrielle's sweet melodies just perfectly. Great minds think alike, and both artists have proven they're more than capable to put their own unique spin on a timeless classic - who knows what would happen if they combined their brain power to pen a track of their own.