Sam Smith is a singer.
Samuel Frederick `` Sam '' Smith ( born 19 May 1992 ) is an English singer-songwriter . He released his debut studio album , In the Lonely Hour , in May 2014 on Capitol Records UK . In December 2014 , Smith was nominated for six Grammy Awards , and at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2015 he won four : Best New Artist , `` Stay with Me '' for Record of the Year and Song of the Year , and In the Lonely Hour for Best Pop Vocal Album .