Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 13: Sam Smith performs onstage at AccorHotels ...

Sam Smith says his album 'The Thrill of It All' was inspired by 'Holding the Man' book. The powerhouse has recently released his latest LP, and the star has admitted the track titled 'Him' is his ...

In the first live concert series to kick off the renovated and remodeled Castro Theatre, Sam Smith performed fifteen songs, including some from their new album “Free to Be,” which is also the title of ...

The duo recorded the special rendition for the 10th-anniversary version of Smith's debut album, 'In the Lonely Hour' Bailey Richards is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

Gloria, the fourth studio album from British pop star Sam Smith, is a beautiful representation of the evolution and growth of Smith as both a person and a musician since their career launched in 2008.

While Sam Smith was writing their debut album, In the Lonely Hour, they allowed the identity of each song’s subject to remain mostly ambiguous. The record is essentially gender neutral, barring a ...

Jungle City Studios in New York was filled with soul as Sam Smith and Alicia Keys popped in for a live performance of “I’m Not the Only One.” The special duet appears on the 10th anniversary edition ...

I’m so here for Sam Smith’s debut album, In the Lonely Hour, set for US release on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, as well for his future Grammy slaying next year. Let’s get the ball rolling for him here and ...