Sam Ryder (singer)

Sam Ryder (born 25 June 1989)[1] is a British singer and social media personality from Maldon, England. He is scheduled to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with the song "Space Man".[2][3][4]

Sam Ryder
Ryder in 2021
Background information
Birth nameSam Ryder Robinson
Born (1989-06-25) 25 June 1989
Maldon, England, United Kingdom
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • guitarist
Years active2009–present
LabelsParlophone
Associated actsThe Morning After, Blessed by a Broken Heart, Close Your Eyes

Early life

Ryder attended St John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford, Essex between 2000 and 2007.

Career

Ryder began working in the music industry as a singer and guitarist in 2009, working as a session player for the groups The Morning After, Blessed by a Broken Heart and Close Your Eyes.[5][6] Ryder rose to prominence through to TikTok, where, starting with the first lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, he started posting music covers. By the end of the same year, he became the most-followed UK artist on the platform.[7] He later signed a record contract with Parlophone and with the management agency TaP Music. In 2021, Ryder released his debut EP, The Sun’s Gonna Rise, which has received over a 100 million global streams. It was followed up with a sold-out tour.[8]

On 10 March 2022, the BBC had internally selected Ryder as the UK representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with the song "Space Man".[9] Between March and May of 2022, Ryder embarked on a promo tour throughout Europe.[10] He will support Paloma Faith, during her summer concert in Hatfield Park.[11]

Discography

EP
  • 2021: The Sun's Gonna Rise

Singles
  • 2019: "Set You Free"
  • 2021: "Whirlwind"
  • 2021: "Tiny Riot"
  • 2021: "July"
  • 2021: "More"
  • 2021: "The Sun's Gonna Rise"
  • 2022: "Space Man"

References
  1. "TikTok star from Maldon revealed as UK entry for this year's Eurovision". Braintree and Witham Times. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  2. "Sam Ryder: TikTok star to sing Space Man for UK at Eurovision 2022". BBC News. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  3. Griffin, Louise (10 March 2022). "Eurovision 2022: TikTok star Sam Ryder confirmed to represent UK". Metro. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  4. "United Kingdom: Sam Ryder launches SPACE MAN for Eurovision 2022 🇬🇧". Eurovision.tv. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  5. "TikTok star Sam Ryder is set to represent UK at Eurovision 2022". NME. 10 March 2022.
  6. Tyler Sharp (16 December 2014). "Close Your Eyes part ways with vocalist; original frontman to return for at least one show next year". altpress.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  7. "Sam Ryder to represent UK in Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with SPACE MAN". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  8. Embley, Jochan (19 April 2022). "TikTok's Sam Ryder to represent UK at Eurovision 2022 - will he win?". Evening Standard. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  9. "Sam Ryder set to represent UK at Eurovision 2022 with SPACE MAN". BBC Blogs. BBC. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  10. "Eurovision UK entry is TikTok singer Sam Ryder, who will perform track Space Man". Sky News. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  11. Blackledge, Richard (10 March 2022). "UK's Eurovision entry set to play alongside Paloma Faith in Hatfield this summer". HertsLive. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
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