Sam Ryder

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]

Sam Ryder
Background information
Birth nameSam Ryder Robinson
Born25 June 1989
Maldon, Essex, England, UK
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsParlophone

Early life

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

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
  1. "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.
  2. "Eurovision 2022: Ukraine wins, while the UK's Sam Ryder comes second". BBC News. 14 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
  3. "Eurovision 2022: How Sam Ryder turned things around for the UK". BBC News. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
  4. "Sam Ryder to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox with Radio 1's Scott Mills". Essex Live. 2 June 2022.
  5. "Eurovision 2023: Line-up of star-studded Grand Final performances announced". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
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