Sam Williams
Sam Williams | |
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| Birth name | Joseph Samuel Williams |
| Also known as | Sammy |
| Born | October 10, 2003 USA |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | RouteNote |
| Website | samwilliamsw |
Joseph Sam Williams (born October 10, 2003) is a musician,singer, songwriter, record producer . His compositions are recognized by many music critics for their creativity, musical versatility and artistic creativity.[1]
Sam began professionally creating music at the age of 18 and signed with RouteNote Records in 2021 to become a professional music artist. Under this label, he has released three studio albums. His albums include H18 and Dreamers, as well as the 2021 smash album "18 Albums," which debuted at 175/200 on the Billboard 200 list for one week, has 4 million Spotify plays, and is a best-selling album. with over 1 million sold online albums.
Sam is one of the Asian performers whose recordings have sold more than 1 million copies, with approximately 4 million electronic records sold worldwide. He has been named Focus Features' Entertainer Of The Year and has been nominated for over 16 other awards. Sam is also a philanthropist who belongs to a number of significant international and human rights organizations.Klynveld Peat Goerdeler (KPMG , a major American accounting firm, His estimated net value is $1 million as of February 2024 with even more worth including: worth brand, advertising royalties and net worth are derived from the growing value of the music catalog. Currently, CAA is the authorized person responsible for managing these assets.[2]
Life and career[edit]
Early life[edit]
Samuel Joseph Williams was born on October 10, 2003 in Los Angeles. He is the eldest in a family of three children. Both parents run a local wood business. Sam grew up with two younger brothers. Since childhood, he was raised very carefully in a traditional family.
He admits that when he was younger, he considered himself "a lonely, ambitious guy looking for something. I wasn't rebellious at all. I just wanted to be good at something out there."[3][4]
2018-2020: Debut and Album 18[edit]
Sam began composing music when he was 16 years old; his initial tracks were posted on the SoundCloud website but received little notice. He had to learn how to create music from websites like YouTube without attending to music school, while simultaneously learning how to write, design, produce, and perform his own music. Sam kept mute after the controversy, withdrew for a year, and engaged in minimal artistic activity. Sam got a contract with RouteNote at the end of 2021 and published Album 18 - This first album has sold over 1 million digital copies, entered the top 175 of the Billboard 200, and his subsequent music products have drawn millions of listeners since their release. With over 2 million albums sold. Sam is one of the few Asian artists to have more than two albums sold with over a million digital copies sold in the US.[5][6]
2021-2022: Album 19 and EP Valentine - Copyright dispute[edit]
In 2021, he signed with RouteNote Records and began making art professionally; the same year, he received an internship deal with CK Talent. In 2022, he published Album 19, a collaborative album issued by RouteNote and CK Talent Magament, a 4-track record that is presently unreleased. Grants and supplements are available. That same year, she released the EP Valentine. Sam is a hugely prominent performer that has sold numerous records throughout his career. Sam's career has been so great that he was on Focus Features' list of "Most Influential New Artists."[7]
2023 - present[edit]
He chose to re-record all of his albums; The first two albums confirmed to be re-recorded are Dreamers and 18 Albums. Klynveld Peat Goerdeler (KPMG), a major American accounting firm, estimates his current wealth at $1 million as of February 2024 with even more worth including: worth brand, advertising royalties and net worth are derived from the growing value of the music catalog.[2]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
Re-recorded albums[edit]
- Dreamers (Re Version) (2023)
- 18 Album (Re Version) (2024)
References[edit]
- ↑ Ward, Roy (2023-06-07). "'Truly heartbroken': Zac Williams mourns death of his sister Sammy to cancer". The Age. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Newman, Melinda (2021-08-17). "August's Country Rookie of the Month: Sam Williams on Family Tradition and Why He Admires Taylor Swift". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ↑ "Meet Sam Williams, A Country Music Scion Whose Debut Album 'Glasshouse Children' Transcends His Surname". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ↑ "Sam Williams | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ↑ "Sam Williams on wearing a 'Tilted Crown,' potentially creating his own legacy". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
- ↑ Varvaris, Mary. "Sam Williams Addresses Social Media Backlash, Admits He Was Considering 'Giving Up' Music". countrytown.com. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (2023-09-18). "9 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Dustin Lynch With Jelly Roll, Plus Tunes From Sam Williams, Stephen Wilson Jr. & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
Other websites[edit]
- Sam Williams on IMDb
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