The standout ballad that became a global smash hit, winning Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 2015 Grammys. "I'm Not the Only One":

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At the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, Sam Smith won four awards, including Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album, and both Record and Song of the Year for "Stay with Me".

The story behind Sam Smith's debut album, , is one of unrequited love and personal vulnerability. Released in 2014, the album was inspired by a man Smith loved who did not return those feelings, an experience Smith described as a deeply lonely period. Album Background and Themes

The success of "Nirvana" laid the groundwork for "In the Lonely Hour," which was released on May 26, 2014. The album was a commercial and critical success, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and reaching the top 10 in over 10 countries worldwide. The album's lead single, "Stay With Me," became a global hit, topping the charts in several countries and earning Smith a Grammy nomination.

: Songs like "Stay With Me" reflect the craving for connection after a one-night stand, while "Not In That Way" admits the painful certainty that love isn't mutual.

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In the Lonely Hour was a massive commercial and critical success, cementing Sam Smith’s place in music history.