Sam Fender

Sam Fender (born April 25, 1994) is an English singer, songwriter, and musician from North Shields. With his high tenor voice and Geordie accent, Fender has gained recognition for his roots-orientated rock sound. Influenced by both American and British rock traditions, his music showcases his traditional American musical upbringing fused with a classic British rock sensibility. Fender gained attention at the age of 14 as a singer-songwriter and later released several independent singles. In November 2018, he signed with Polydor Records and released his debut EP, 'Dead Boys.' Fender won the Critics' Choice Award at the 39th Brit Awards and released his debut album, 'Hypersonic Missiles,' in September 2019, which reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. His second album, 'Seventeen Going Under,' was released in October 2021 and also topped the UK Albums Chart.