Sam Smith gives powerful performance at the White House
Amazing performance
Sam Smith has given a powerful performance at the White House, where a ceremony with the US President Joe Biden took place. The President was present to sign a bill protecting same-sex marriage.
Sam sang their hit 'Stay With Me' outside the iconic building, wearing a white shirt and thick black coat, accompanied by backing singers and a keyboardist.
Their amazing performance is available to watch on a video shared by the White House from 16 minutes...
Sam has yet to comment on that particular performance, however they have recently taken to their socials to share a photo alongside Kim Petras, writing: 'Philadelphia last night was truly spectacular. The audience was so warm and generous and so loud and up for it on a MONDAY! I love you all and have missed you so much. And Kim…. Kim…. KIM!! @kimpetras getting to perform with you these last few nights is just a true honour. You’re world class and I feel safe and full of joy with you on that stage. Thank you for being so magical throughout this entire process. WASHINGTON DC TONIGHT ❤️🔥'.
As fans will know, Sam and Kim's recent song 'Unholy' has been hugely popular, and broke several records, including becoming the first #Hot100 Number 1 by publicly non-binary and transgender soloists.
Here in the UK, Sam and Kim also saw success with their song becoming a UK Chart Show Number 1 back in October. Speaking about their success Sam said in a statement: 'I can’t believe it. Number 1 in America. I am honestly speechless, overwhelmed, nautious and extremely happy.
'This song is so special to me for so many reasons and I am just so proud of everyone involved for their bravery and guts and spirit. I am so honoured to get to work with such incredibly talented musicians and humans. And Kim… what magic you are. You are a treasure and an inspiration to so many. Thank you for jumping with me ❤️ @kimpetras ❤️ this is ours sailors ⚓️ I do this for you and you only. What a journey. What a 10 years. What a life Xx'.
When is Sam Smith on tour?
Fans in the UK will be able to see Sam on their 'Gloria' tour in April and May 2023, with dates in Sheffield, London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Dublin, and Manchester.
You can hear 'Unholy' on heat radio.
Now take a look through some of the fantastic collaborations released this year:
Alesso and Katy Perry - 'When I'm Gone'
OK, so it's technically 2021, but on 29th December 2021 Alesso and Katy Perry released 'When I'm Gone'. The song's release coincided with the first date of Katy's Las Vegas residency.
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift - 'The Joker and The Queen'
In February 2022, two of the biggest pop stars around released a song together, after teasing fans that something could be on the horizon.
'The Joker and The Queen' was released on 11th February along with the music video which reunited the cast from a music video nine years ago, on Taylor's 'Everything Has Changed'.
Wilkinson and Becky Hill - 'Here For You'
Wilkinson and Becky Hill released their first collab in nine years, 'Here For You'. The pair teased the song in January 2022.
'Here For You' is featured on Wilkinson's album 'Cognition'.
Charlie XCX and Rina Sawayama - 'Beg For You'
Charlie XCX and Rina Sawayama released their dancefloor filler 'Beg For You'. The song sampled the 2006 dance classic by September 'Cry For You'.
Becky Hill and Galantis - 'Run'
'Run' is the first song Becky and Galantis have worked on together and Becky previously told how she was so excited for it.
Speaking about her new song, Becky revealed she worked with an old friend on the track: "I'm so excited to release 'Run' with Galantis. I wrote it with my best friend MNEK who I've been writing with for 10 years and the magic I felt when we first wrote my single 'Losing' back in 2012, I still feel to this day when writing with him."
Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello - 'Bam Bam'
Sung in English with some Spanish, 'Bam Bam' is full Latino vibes. In the music video, Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran can be seen in a bar.
While Camila is having fun with her friends, including riding in a trolley, Ed is playing his guitar alone, after being hit in the eye by a stray cork!
Mabel, Jax Jones and Galantis - 'Good Luck'
Fusing iconic elements of Jax Jones', and Galantis' music, with Mabel's euphoric voice, 'Good Luck' was inspired by Mabel's emotional journey over the past couple of years. At the beginning of the first lockdown, Mabel moved back with her dogs to her parents, and threw herself into dance classes, as, like many of us, she missed the social interaction with her friends.
Ed Sheeran and J Balvin - 'Forever My Love' and 'Sigue'
'Forever My Love' and 'Sigue' are two Spanish language songs Ed and J Balvin. At the time of release, Ed took to Twitter to explain how the songs came about, revealing he met J Balvin in a gym in New York after recognising his voice.
Sigala and Talia Mar - 'Stay The Night'
Teaming up with influencer and singer Talia Mar, Sigala posted a photo and short video announcing their new song's name is 'Stay The Night' and it was released on 20th May.
Ella Henderson and Nathan Dawe - '21 Reasons'
Ella Henderson and Nathan Dawe teamed up in April 2022 on their hit '21 Reasons'. The song samples the 2007 hit by Alex Gaudino, 'Destination Calabria' and features Ella's distinctive vocals.
David Guetta with Becky Hill and Ella Henderson - 'Crazy What Love Can Do'
'Crazy What Love Can Do' was an epic collab between three super stars. Speaking about his new collab, David said: "This to me is a summer dance record, and I think it spreads an important message of love and just how powerful it is.
"I really enjoyed working once again with Becky, since our first successful single 'Remember', and working with Ella for the first time was also very exciting. It was a pleasure to work with both these incredible artists."
Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa - 'Potion'
'Potion' oozes funk with a 70s and 80s vibe about it, the video starts with Dua inside an upturned car, as well as including clips of the singer on a giant lily pad, surrounded by dancers, also on giant lily pads.
'Potion' features on Calvin's album 'Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2',
Calvin Harris, Normani, Tinashe & Offset - 'New To You'
In July, Calvin Harris released 'New To You' with Normani, Tinashe & Offset. The lyric video included old TV sets in a jungle with different animals or scenes on the screens, including a parrot, a lizard and a beach.
Joel Corry and Becky Hill - 'History'
Becky and Joel started teasing their collab months before it was released. The song eventually dropped on Friday 5th August 2022, with a music video released on 26th August.
Tom Grennan and KSI - 'Not Over Yet'
Tom Grennan and KSI released their first collab together on Friday 5th August. The single was a commercial success, reaching Number 4 in the UK.
Sam Ryder, David Guetta and Sigala - 'Living Without You'
Sam Ryder teamed up with David Guetta and Sigala on 'Living Without You'. The song was the first time the trio had worked together.
Elton John and Britney Spears 'Hold Me Closer'
The collab of the summer was Elton John and Britney Spears' reworking of Elton's 70s hit 'Tiny Dancer'. The song was rumoured for weeks, but finally released in August.
Ella Henderson and M-22 - 'Heartstrings'
'Heartstrings' was released by Ella Henderson and M-22 in September. The song was an upbeat track written in Ibiza.
Sam Smith and Kim Petras
Sam Smith and Kim Petras released their Number 1 hit 'Unholy' in September 2022. The pair had been teasing their new song for a while, and when it was released fans were not left disappointed.
Joel Corry and Tom Grennan - 'Lionheart (Fearless)'
It had been rumoured for a while, but finally in October, Joel Corry and Tom Grennan dropped 'Lionheart (Fearless)', along with the music video.
MNEK, Galantis and David Guetta - 'Damn'
David Guetta, Galantis and MNEK is quite the collab, and 'Damn' was quite the song! This song is the first time the artists have all worked together, however as fans will know, French DJ David Guetta and Swedish DJs Galantis are no stranger to producing a banger after they released 'Heartbreak Anthem' with Little Mix in 2021.
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