Oscar-winner Sam Smith is one of Britain’s most famous and influential singer-songwriters. Known for their soulful lyrics and vocal acrobatics, Smith has found worldwide recognition and is one of the biggest stars of the twenty-first century.
Smith first rose to prominence in 2012 following the release of Disclosure’s hit single Latch, on which Smith featured. Known for their melodic voice and romantic lyrics, Smith has released two albums in their decade-long career. From their first album, In The Lonely Hour, two singles went to number one in the UK, with single Stay with Me quickly becoming a worldwide sensation after ranking in the top 10 in more than 20 countries. A huge commercial success worldwide, the album catapulted Smith to global stardom. Smith was honoured with six Grammy nominations for the album, winning four, including for Best Pop Vocal Album and Song of the Year. Their second album, The Thrill of It All, was released in 2017 to critical acclaim, topping the charts in over ten countries, including the UK and the USA. The heartbreaking lead single, Too Good at Goodbyes, topped the charts.
A revered and well-respected artist, Smith has received nominations for over 100 awards in their career, including six Grammys, of which they won four, for Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal of Album, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. They have received 12 Brit Award nominations, resulting in three wins for Critics’ Choice, British Breakthrough Act and the Global Success Award. Smith took home Best Original Song at the 2016 Academy Awards for Writing’s on the Wall, written with Jimmy Napes for James Bond film Spectre.
Most recently, Smith has been teasing the release of their upcoming album, lead by the drop of the lead single I’m Ready with Demi Lovato in April 2020 and Diamonds in September 2020, much to the excitement of their fans. With over 30 million followers across their social media profiles and 13 million subscribers to their Youtube channel, Smith is one of the most influential stars in the world and a genderqueer icon.