Samuel Frederick Smith is an English singer and songwriter who was born on May 19, 1992. They first gained notoriety in October 2012 by contributing to Disclosure’s chart-topping hit “Latch,” which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart. They then contributed to Naughty Boy’s number-one single “La La La” in May 2013. Smith won both the BBC’s Sound of 2014 poll and the 2014 Brit Critics’ Choice Award in December 2013.

Was Sam Smith on X Factor?

Sam Smith sang during the X Factor finale, but you’d never have seen him try out for the competition.

The 22-year-old Stay With Me singer claims he took a unique path through the business in order to avoid singing covers, which he believes may be “destructive” for aspiring authors.

Sam, who is on vacation in Australia for New Year’s Eve, participated in the series final at Wembley Arena and called the experience “wonderful”; nevertheless, he was frustrated that he wasn’t given the opportunity to meet the judges.

What year was Sam Smith on X Factor?

Sam Smith just finished his appearance as a star guest on The X Factor live final in 2014.