Sam Smith is a British singer, songwriter, and LGBTQ+ activist, born on May 19, 1992, in London, England. Smith's father was a stay-at-home dad, while his mother worked as a broker. Smith grew up in a council estate in Camberwell, South London.
From a young age, Smith was drawn to music and singing. They began singing in their local church choir and later started writing their own music. Smith attended the Youth Music Theatre UK, where they honed their skills as a performer.
In 2012, Smith was featured on the song "Latch" by the electronic music duo Disclosure, which became a hit in the UK. This led to the release of their debut single, "Lay Me Down," which reached number 46 on the UK Singles Chart.
In 2014, Smith released their debut album, "In the Lonely Hour," which went on to become a massive commercial success. The album featured hit singles such as "Stay With Me" and "I'm Not the Only One" and earned Smith four Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.
Smith's music is characterized by their soulful, emotive vocals and deeply personal lyrics, often exploring themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Smith is also known for their activism, particularly in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. In 2014, Smith came out as gay in an interview with The Fader, and since then, they have been vocal about their experiences as a queer artist and the importance of representation in the music industry.
In 2017, Smith released their second album, "The Thrill of It All," which debuted at number one in the UK and the US. The album featured hit singles such as "Too Good at Goodbyes" and "Pray." In 2019, Smith collaborated with Normani on the single "Dancing with a Stranger," which became a worldwide hit.
Throughout their career, Smith has been recognized for their contributions to music and activism, earning numerous awards and accolades. They continue to be an important voice in the LGBTQ+ community and an inspiration to fans around the world.
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Touring in support of their fourth studio album Gloria, the long-awaited tour will be their first live shows in both countries since 2018. Gloria, will be their boldest statement yet and comes off the back of the huge success of the ARIA #1 single, Unholy featuring Kim Petras.
With the release of Gloria, the new album and GLORIA the tour, it's going to be an unstoppable 2023 for Sam. Don't miss Sam Smith live this October and November.
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