Sam Ryder, a British singer-songwriter, is best known for his appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 representing the United Kingdom where he finished first in the jury vote, and second overall. He had his opening performance with his 2022 released single "Space Man" which was well-praised by the judges. In 2021, he released his debut EP, The Sun's Gonna Rise, which has received over 100 million global streams.
Sam Ryder is a British singer-songwriter who is currently signed with the German-British record label "Parlophone Records Limited". He came into the limelight through TikTok where, starting with the first lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, he began posting his music covers. He caught the attention of musicians such as Sia, Justin Bieber, Alicia Keys, and Elton John. By the end of the same year, he became the most-followed UK artist on the platform.
Ryder made his debut as a singer and guitarist in the music industry in 2009. At age 19 he co-founded the band "The Morning After", with whom he released two studio albums. Following his time with the band in 2010, he toured as a guitarist for the band Blessed by a Broken Heart. In 2012, he was announced as their new lead vocalist and contributed to their album "Feel the Power". They split in 2013, and he began working as a frontman for the band Close Your Eyes.
Ryder is the winner of the Marcel Bezençon Press Award, and the first UK act to win a Bezençon Award. Talking about his upcoming events, Ryder will be seen supporting Paloma Faith during her summer concert in Hatfield Park. He is also set to embark on a European tour between October and November 2022. He will perform in Kendal Calling at Lowther Deer Park, near Penrith, in July.
Sam Ryder was born on 25 June 1989 in Maldon, a town and civil parish on the Blackwater estuary in Essex, England. His birth name is Sam Ryder Robinson. He holds an English nationality and belongs to the white caucasian ethnicity. His birth sign is Cancer. He is a follower of Christianity.
Sam was born into a middle-class family. His father worked as a carpenter and a construction worker while his mother was a dental assistant at the time of his birth. Little Sam grew up in Chelmsford, a city in Essex. He has a sister who lives in Sydney, Australia.
As for education, Sam attended the St John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford between 2000 and 2007. At the age of 11, he was inspired to pursue a career in music after seeing the Canadian rock band Sum 41 live in concert.
Sam Ryder is currently in a relationship with a gorgeous girl named Lois Gaskin-Barker. She is a huge supporter and admirer of Sam's musical talent. by profession she is a businesswoman and has her own online Jewelry shop. The couple has been dating since the mid-2010s. But the duo has already become the fan's favorite and they really admire the perfect love chemistry of these two love birds.
Gaskin was by Sam's side in the Eurovision green room in Turin, Italy, offering hugs and support. Lois has been posting images of them together in Turin on her Instagram page Lone Wolves Creative. The couple owned Lone Wolves Organic juice bar in Coggeshall, Essex, from 2017, before closing it two years later. The pair support each other in all of their circumstances.
As of July 2022, the net worth of Sam Ryder is estimated to be US $1 million to $3 million. He has accumulated most of his earnings through his performances at wedding ceremonies, pubs, and bars. Since 2020, Sam has been doing great in his music and his songs have begun to take the market. Most of his earnings come from his official music youtube channel. He also makes a decent income from music festivals and Concerts.
Sam Ryder is a very handsome and cool-looking guy with a height of around 5 ft 9 inches tall and has a balanced body weight of around 75 Kg. He has a long hairstyle which is blonde in color. His long hair and his rockstar look are well-appreciated by everyone. He has a pair of unique grey-colored eyes.
Furthermore, he prefers to keep a mustache and french cut beard which provides him a country man-like look. To maintain his body balance, He regularly goes jogging and does light exercise including yoga. He also prefers healthy balanced diet food.