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Sam Smith

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Sam Smith is a British singer-songwriter born in 1992 in London who first gained prominence featuring on Disclosure's 2012 single "Latch." Their debut album "In the Lonely Hour" (2014) was a global success, earning four Grammy Awards in 2015 including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Stay with Me." Smith is known for their soulful vocal style and emotional pop ballads, and came out as non-binary in 2019, using they/them pronouns.

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How did Sam Smith first become widely known?

Sam Smith first gained broad attention by singing on Disclosure's 2012 single "Latch." The song introduced Smith's voice to a dance-pop audience before the solo album arrived.

What is Sam Smith's debut album?

Their debut studio album is In the Lonely Hour, released in 2014 through Capitol Records. The album includes the breakout single "Stay With Me."

Which Grammy Awards did Sam Smith win for In the Lonely Hour?

At the 2015 Grammy Awards, Smith won four awards connected with the album era, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Stay With Me." The album also won Best Pop Vocal Album.

What musical themes define In the Lonely Hour?

The album centers on unrequited love, loneliness, and emotional vulnerability, with songs such as "Stay With Me" and "I'm Not the Only One." Its 2014 release established Smith as a major British pop and soul vocalist.