Sam Smith: Their Rise To Fame

One of the most popular artists today is Sam Smith, a British singer-songwriter who came to attention in 2012. Find out more about their meteoric rise to fame!Sam Smith is a popular music artistThey are from EnglandLearn more about their rise to fame in our video aboveSamuel Frederick Smith was born in London, England on May 19, 1992. They attended St Mary's Catholic School while honing their singing and songwriting skills with a jazz pianist. Smith broke into the industry with features on Disclosure's song "Latch" in 2012 and Naughty Boy's "La La La" in 2013.Fans got a taste of Smith's own musical stylings later that year, when the singer released their debut single "Lay Me Down". Smith's first album 'In the Lonely Hour' dropped in 2014. Sam Smith: Their Rise To FameNot only did it debut in the number 2 position on the Billboard 200 chart— it also ended up going platinum! Also Interesting:Find out more about Sam Smith's amazing career in the video above!