Sam Smith shot from obscurity to fame as the featured artist on Disclosure’s “Latch” in 2012, a global smash hit that showcased their distinctively stirring high tenor. Taking cues from soul belters like Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan, and influenced by followers such as Amy Winehouse and Adele, Smith has become one of pop’s most prominent balladeers, drawing from their own church upbringing. Their commercial breakthrough at the age of 21 with In the Lonely Hour in 2014 marked the beginning of a successful career that garnered multiple Grammys and accolades, establishing them as a headliner in the music industry.
Smith’s musical journey continued with albums like The Thrill of It All in 2017, favoring Southern soul and gospel vibes, and Love Goes in 2020, leading to the chart-topping success of Gloria in 2023. With hit singles like “Money on My Mind,” “Stay with Me,” “Lay Me Down,” and collaborations with artists like Calvin Harris, Smith accumulated numerous number one U.K. singles and international acclaim. Their passionate approach to singing, inspired by their Catholic upbringing and soul legends, sets them apart as a powerhouse vocalist with a string of successful releases and chart-topping hits.