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Sam Smith reflects on journey from ‘confused queer kid’ to global superstar

Sam Smith posted a sentimental message to Instagram alongside a clip in which they were visibly overwhelmed with emotion onstage. When they walked on in Montreal, Canada for a performance as part of their Gloria tour, Smith was met with roaring applause, leaving them in tears. They have since opened up about the moment, addressing the fans in Montreal. “When I was in my early teens, a DVD of Rihanna’s Girl Gone Bad tour came out and the show was a the Bell Centre. I watched it religiously,” they explained. “I was…

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Sam Smith cancels Gloria the Tour shows due to vocal cord injury

Sam Smith has had to cancel upcoming ‘Gloria the Tour’ shows in Birmingham and Glasgow due to a vocal cord injury. Doctors have advised the ‘Unholy’ singer to “have complete vocal rest” after they were forced to abruptly end a gig in Manchester just four songs in on 24 May. A spokesperson for Sam said they are “heartbroken” over the news but could do “permanent damage to their voice” if they keep singing. “If they take some rest, they will be able to perform again,” a statement to fans said.…

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Sam Smith honours Brianna Ghey with Des’ree cover at Gloria the Tour

Sam Smith honoured Brianna Ghey with a powerful cover of I’m Kissing You by Des’ree during their show at The O2 Arena in London on 18 April. The singer-songwriter performed the song as they wore a diamanté headpiece with the 16-year-old girl’s name written on it in capital letters. It was the first track played during ‘Act II: Beauty’ of Sam’s show, which had tens of thousands of people in attendance. Brianna, who was trans, was killed in Warrington on 11 February. There was widespread heartbreak, shock and anger across…

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“I’m truly overwhelmed”: Sam Smith celebrates third UK number 1 album Gloria

Sam Smith’s fourth studio album, Gloria, has become the artist’s third chart-topping record in the UK after reaching the top spot this week. “Thank you to all my amazing sailors who have made Gloria this week’s Number 1 album,” they told Official Charts. “I’m truly overwhelmed and could not have done this without you. I love you all, this is for us.” Gloria also debuted at number one on the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, holding off fierce competition from The Highlights by The Weeknd, Midnights by Taylor Swift and SOS…

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Sam Smith announces UK and Europe tour in support of new album Gloria

Sam Smith has announced the official UK and Europe tour for their upcoming fourth studio album Gloria. The tour will launch at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena on 12 April, before coming to a conclusion on 24 May at Manchester’s AO Arena. Gloria, which will feature 13 tracks, is due for release 27 January. It will include Love Me More and the Kim Petras assisted collaboration Unholy, which smashed the charts worldwide – peaking at number one and two in the UK and US, respectively. It became their eighth chart-topper in the…

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