Sam Smith was born in London and faced bullying during childhood, leading to a liposuction procedure at age 12.
Smith rose to fame in 2012 with the hit single "Latch" by Disclosure, which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart.
Smith has won multiple Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year for their hit "Stay with Me."
Biography
Early Life
Samuel Frederick Smith was born on May 19, 1992, in London, England, to Frederick Smith and broker Kate Cassidy. Growing up in the village of Great Chishill in Cambridgeshire, Smith faced bullying during childhood, particularly for their appearance, leading to a liposuction procedure at the age of 12. They were involved in music from a young age, participating in jazz bands and later joining the Youth Music Theatre UK, where they performed in the 2007 production of "Oh! Carol." Smith honed their singing and songwriting skills under the guidance of jazz pianist Joanna Eden and was active in local musical groups, including the Bishop's Stortford Junior Operatics and the Cantate Youth Choir.
Career
Smith's career took off in 2012 when they featured on Disclosure's hit single "Latch," which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. The following year, they gained further recognition with Naughty Boy's "La La La," which reached number one in the UK. Their debut album, "In the Lonely Hour," released in 2014, explored themes of unrequited love and solidified their place in the music industry. Smith's artistry blends pop, soul, and R&B, drawing inspiration from icons like Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Whitney Houston. Over the years, they have released several successful albums, including "The Thrill of It All," "Love Goes," and "Gloria," and have received numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best New Artist.
Personal Life
In May 2014, Smith publicly came out as gay and later identified as non-binary in 2017, stating they feel equally male and female. They have been open about their struggles with body image and have expressed their commitment to feminism. Smith has had notable relationships, including a brief romance with actor Jonathan Zeizel and a nine-month relationship with actor Brandon Flynn. As of May 2024, they are engaged to fashion designer Christian Cowan. Smith's journey of self-acceptance and their advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights continue to inspire many.
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Discography
Hazel Eyes2026
- 1.Everlasting Love3:43
- 2.Hazel Eyes3:53
- 3.Moondance4:24
- 4.My Guy3:51
- 5.When He’s Gone3:06
- 6.Thief4:53
- 7.Love Is A Stillness1:56
- 8.Sugar Rush2:30
- 9.Oh Mother3:33
- 10.Constant Companion4:52
- 11.Hold On4:30
- 12.To Be Free4:30
BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall2025
- 1.Good Thing (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)5:21
- 2.I’m Not the Only One (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)4:36
- 3.I’ve Told You Now (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)4:38
- 4.Like I Can (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)3:31
- 5.Leave Your Lover (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)3:20
- 6.Both Sides Now (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)6:04
- 7.Lay Me Down (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)5:26
- 8.Writing’s on the Wall (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)5:02
- 9.Stay With Me (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)4:36
- 10.Latch (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)5:16
- 11.Dancing With a Stranger (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)3:32
- 12.Too Good at Goodbyes (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)4:28
- 13.My Funny Valentine (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)3:27
- 14.How Do You Sleep? (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)4:17
- 15.The Lighthouse Keeper (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)4:39
- 16.Unholy (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)4:33
- 17.Somewhere Over the Rainbow (BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall)5:16
Gloria2023
- 1.Love Me More3:23
- 2.No God3:17
- 3.Hurting Interlude0:18
- 4.Lose You3:10
- 5.Perfect3:39
- 6.Unholy2:50
- 7.How to Cry2:41
- 8.Six Shots2:31
- 9.Gimme2:50
- 10.Dorothy’s Interlude0:09
- 11.I’m Not Here to Make Friends3:50
- 12.Gloria1:50
- 13.Who We Love2:42
Love Goes: Live at Abbey Road Studios2021
- 1.Diamonds3:35
- 2.Dancing With a Stranger3:52
- 3.Promises4:35
- 4.Too Good at Goodbyes3:38
- 5.Lay Me Down4:34
- 6.My Oasis5:29
- 7.Time After Time3:52
- 8.How Do You Sleep?3:30
- 9.For the Lover That I Lost3:05
- 10.Kids Again3:35
- 11.Love Goes5:22
- 12.Stay With Me3:47
Love Goes2020
- 1.Young2:32
- 2.Diamonds3:32
- 3.Another One3:08
- 4.My Oasis2:59
- 5.So Serious2:51
- 6.Dance (‘Til You Love Someone Else)3:43
- 7.For the Lover That I Lost2:57
- 8.Breaking Hearts2:42
- 9.Forgive Myself3:40
- 10.Love Goes4:44
- 11.Kids Again3:28
- 12.Dancing With a Stranger2:52
- 13.How Do You Sleep?3:22
- 14.To Die For3:14
- 15.I’m Ready3:20
- 16.Fire on Fire4:07
- 17.Promises3:35
The Thrill of It All2017
- 1.Too Good at Goodbyes3:21
- 2.Say It First4:08
- 3.One Last Song3:13
- 4.Midnight Train3:27
- 5.Burning3:23
- 6.HIM3:10
- 7.Baby, You Make Me Crazy3:28
- 8.No Peace4:43
- 9.Palace3:07
- 10.Pray3:42
- 11.Nothing Left for You3:47
- 12.The Thrill of It All3:29
- 13.Scars3:04
- 14.One Day at a Time3:29
The Lost Tapes - Remixed2015
- 1.All This Madness (Genji Yoshida remix edit)3:39
- 2.When It’s Alright (radio edit)3:16
- 3.Little Tin Buddhas (Berger & Shaqiri remix)3:31
- 4.Time Won’t Wait (Tai remix)3:34
- 5.Moments (radio edit)3:24
- 6.Out of Our Heads (Tom Bruckner remix)5:27
- 7.Bad Day All Week (Adrian Bahil remix)4:05
- 8.So Much More to Lose (Pooker remix)3:54
- 9.Show a Little Mercy (Tai remix)3:13
- 10.A Little Melancholy (Arbitraire remix)3:23
In the Lonely Hour2014
- 1.Money on My Mind3:12
- 2.Good Thing3:21
- 3.Stay With Me2:52
- 4.Leave Your Lover3:08
- 5.I’m Not the Only One3:59
- 6.I’ve Told You Now3:30
- 7.Like I Can2:47
- 8.Life Support2:53
- 9.Not in That Way2:52
- 10.Lay Me Down4:13
- 11.Restart3:52
- 12.Latch (acoustic)3:43
- 13.La La La3:40
- 14.Reminds Me of You3:14
- 15.Make It to Me2:40
Sam Smith Stripped2023
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A Lonely Christmas2023
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Live from the Royal Albert Hall2022
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Live2021
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STRIPPED2020
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DANCE2020
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HEARTBREAK2020
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HEAL2020
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Roses Are Red2020
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Violets Are Blue2020
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Blossom2020
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Loves Me, Loves Me Not2020
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The Holly & The Ivy2020
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REMIX2020
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Like I Can2014
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Remix EP2014
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Nirvana E.P.2013
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- Capitol Records
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Record of the Year
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- Grammy Award for Song of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best New Artist
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Original Song
- Award
- BET Award for Best New Artist
- Award
- MOBO Awards
- Award
- Out100
Influenced by
Groups
- Band Aid 30current
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Samuel Frederick Smith, サム・スミス, 샘 스미스, 샘스미스
Samuel Frederick Smith is an English singer and songwriter. In 2012, they rose to prominence when they featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch", which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. The following year, they featured on Naughty Boy's single "La La La", which became a number one single in the UK.
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