#25 Sam Smith
Sam Smith’s meteoric rise to fame began in 2012 and has continued unabated. Due in large part to a painful breakup, he is now recognized as one of the most prominent musicians in the world.
In a famous interview, Smith expressed his utmost gratitude to the man who inspired his debut album and kickstarted his rise to stardom. It was because of the heartbreak that he received 4 Grammys. In 2015, he came out as “genderqueer.” His fourth studio album, Gloria, is set to release sometime in 2023.