Sam Smith, born Samuel Frederick Smith on May 19, 1992, in London, England, is a renowned British singer and songwriter. They grew up in a rural village in Cambridgeshire, England. Their father was a truck driver and greengrocer, and their mother was a banker.
From a young age, Sam Smith showed a keen interest in music, impressing their parents with a rendition of Whitney Houston's "My Love Is Your Love." They pursued vocal training and appeared in local theater productions and with Youth Music Theatre UK.
His big break came in 2012 when they featured on Disclosure's single "Latch," which became a hit. This collaboration landed them a record deal. In 2013, they released "Lay Me Down," the first single from their debut album, "In the Lonely Hour." The album, released in 2014, included hits like "Stay with Me," which became a radio staple. The album's success earned Sam four Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Record of the Year.
In 2015, his song "Writing's on the Wall" served as the theme for the James Bond film "Spectre." This song won them a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Their second studio album, "The Thrill of It All," was released in 2017 and topped the UK and US album charts. The lead single, "Too Good at Goodbyes," reached number one in the UK and Australia.
Full Name | Sam Smith |
Other Name | Samuel Frederick Smith |
Gender | Male |
Profession | Singer |
Date of Birth | 19-May-1992 (32 years) |
Birth Location | London, England |
Sam Smith continued to release successful singles, including "Promises" with Calvin Harris and "Dancing with a Stranger" with Normani. In 2020, they released their third studio album, "Love Goes." In 2022, their single "Unholy" with Kim Petras became their first number one single in the US and won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. This song preceded their fourth album, "Gloria," released in 2023.
Throughout their career, Sam Smith has received numerous accolades, including five Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, and an American Music Award. They are also the first openly non-binary musician to release a song that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and to win a Grammy Award.
Sam Smith is 32 years old
Sam Smith was born on 19-May-1992
Sam Smith was born in London, England
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