James Arthur is a British singer and songwriter who rose to fame after winning the ninth season of The X Factor UK in 2012. His debut single, Impossible, was released shortly after his victory and became a worldwide hit, reaching number one in several countries. Arthur has since released two studio albums, Back from the Edge (2016) and You (2018), both of which have been commercially successful.
Say You Won't Let Go is a ballad that was written by James Arthur and Amy Wadge. It was released as the lead single from Arthur's second studio album, You (2018). The song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Arthur's third chart-topping single in his home country.