U.K. born soul singer Sam Smith has sold out two 2014 U.S. headline tours promoting his debut CD, ‘In The Lonely Hour.’ His hit single, ‘Stay With Me’ has been on top for three consecutive weeks at #1 on urban AC radio with the addition of Mary J. Blige. The original, without her, has been a pop hit for months. In a recent interview with Tom Joyner Morning Show, Sam, told Tom, ‘I consider myself a pop singer,’ Pop music is influence by everything.’
By, Tonya Pendleton, Blackamericaweb.com