Sam Ryder
Sam Ryder | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sam Ryder Robinson |
| Born | 25 June 1989 Maldon, Essex, England, UK |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Parlophone |
Sam Ryder (born 25 June 1989) is a British singer and media personality best known for being the runner-up of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.[1]
Early life
[change | change source]Sam Ryder Robinson was born on 25 June 1989 in Essex. He has two sisters. From the age of 11, Ryder wanted to pursue a career in music.
Career
[change | change source]Ryder become famous through TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, he began posting his music covers. By the end of the same year, he was named the most- followed UK artist on the platform.
In 2022, he represented the United Kingdom with the song "Space Man" in Eurovision. He won the jury vote and finished as runner-up overall, with Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra winning.[2]
Ryder's success at Eurovision has helped the UK's reputation in the Song Contest, as well as helping change public view on it.[3] He has continued to be popular in the UK and performed at Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee and the Royal Variety Show.
He has also appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox, a TV series where celebrities and their friends react to the latest programmes on television.[4] Ryder has also participated in Comic Relief.
In May 2023, Ryder released a new single titled "Mountain", which he performed as an interval act at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.[5]
Sources
[change | change source]- ↑ "Sam Ryder: TikTok star to sing Space Man for UK at Eurovision 2022". BBC News. 10 March 2022. Archived from the original on 10 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ↑ "Eurovision 2022: Ukraine wins, while the UK's Sam Ryder comes second". BBC News. 14 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
- ↑ "Eurovision 2022: How Sam Ryder turned things around for the UK". BBC News. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
- ↑ "Sam Ryder to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox with Radio 1's Scott Mills". Essex Live. 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "Eurovision 2023: Line-up of star-studded Grand Final performances announced". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-04-17.[permanent dead link]