Samuel Frederick Smith (born May 19, 1992) was born in London, England. He is a British singer and songwriter, who has achieved international acclaim for their soulful, emotive voice and heartfelt lyrics. He is professionally known as Sam Smith. Smith first gained widespread recognition in 2012 when they were featured on Disclosure's hit single "Latch", which reached number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. This collaboration marked the beginning of a meteoric rise to fame for Smith, who went on to work with other notable artists such as Naughty Boy, for the chart-topping single "La La La".
In May 2014, Smith released their debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour, which was produced by Capitol Records UK. The album was an instant commercial success and spawned several hit singles, including "Lay Me Down", "Money on My Mind", and "Stay with Me". "Stay with Me" in particular was a massive success, reaching number one in the UK and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album won four awards at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and received nominations for Album of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.
In 2015, Smith collaborated with Jimmy Napes to write and perform "Writing's on the Wall", the theme song for the James Bond film Spectre. The song won both the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Original Song, cementing Smith's status as a talented and versatile artist.
In November 2017, Smith released their second studio album, The Thrill of It All, which debuted at the top of both the UK and US album charts. The lead single, "Too Good at Goodbyes", reached number one in the UK and Australia, and number four in the US. Smith continued to release hit singles, collaborating with Calvin Harris on "Promises" in 2018, and with Normani on "Dancing with a Stranger" in 2019. Both of these singles were commercial successes, with "Dancing with a Stranger" being nominated for Song of the Year at the 2020 Brit Awards.
In 2020, Smith released their third album, Love Goes, which included the hit singles "How Do You Sleep?" and "Diamonds". The album showcased Smith's continued growth as an artist, featuring a range of musical styles and influences. In 2022, Smith released their fourth album, Gloria, which was met with critical acclaim and featured collaborations with a diverse range of artists. The album's lead single, "Unholy" with Kim Petras, became Smith's first number one single in the US and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Smith's achievements in the music industry are numerous, having won five Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, and an American Music Award, as well as a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Smith's impact on the music industry is also significant, as they are the first openly non-binary musician to release a song that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and to win a Grammy Award. Smith's talent, authenticity, and unwavering commitment to their identity have made them a beloved figure in the music world and an inspiration to fans around the world
