4. Sam Smith
Sam Smith is one of the best new English singers and songwriters. He’s been quite popular for the past few years, particularly after his single “Latch” hit the airwaves in 2012. Then, he’s followed up with numerous singles that have hit the top of the charts, including “Stay with Me,” which brought him international success, expanding his influence beyond the United Kingdom.
Nowadays, he’s given as an example by music shows, his vocals praised by experts and tracks loved by everyone who has any kind of feelings. He was nominated for six Grammy awards, winning four of them in 2015, including for best new artist, record of the year and song of the year.
Most recently, he recorded the theme song for Spectre, the latest James Bond film to reach theaters, called “Writing’s on the Wall.” The track brought him a Guinness World Record for the first Bond theme song to go to number one in the UK.
