Lewis Capaldi
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Scottish singer-songwriter
| Birth name | Lewis Marc Capaldi |
|---|---|
| Also known as | |
| Born | Birth date -1st March 1966 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Origin | Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland |
| Died | |
| Genres | Pop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) |
Lewis Marc Capaldi (born 7 October 1996) is a Scottish singer-songwriter. He gained widespread recognition in 2018 with his breakthrough single "Someone You Loved", which topped the UK Singles Chart and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Capaldi's debut album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, was released in 2019 and became one of the best-selling albums of the year.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Lewis Capaldi was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and raised in Whitburn, West Lothian. He is of Scottish and Italian descent. Capaldi showed an interest in music from a young age, learning to play the guitar and piano and writing his own songs by the age of 11.
Career[edit | edit source]
2017–2018: Early career and breakthrough[edit | edit source]
Capaldi's music career began in earnest in 2017 when he released his debut single, "Bruises". The song quickly amassed millions of plays on Spotify, making Capaldi the fastest unsigned artist to reach 25 million plays on the platform. This success led to a recording contract with Virgin EMI Records.
2019–2020: Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent[edit | edit source]
In 2019, Capaldi released his debut album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent. The album included hit singles such as "Grace", "Hold Me While You Wait", and "Someone You Loved". The latter became a global hit, earning Capaldi a nomination for Song of the Year at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
2021–present: Upcoming projects[edit | edit source]
Capaldi has announced that he is working on his second studio album, with plans to release new music in the near future. He continues to tour and perform, maintaining a strong presence in the music industry.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Capaldi is known for his humorous and down-to-earth personality, often engaging with fans on social media. He has been open about his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, using his platform to raise awareness about mental health issues.
Discography[edit | edit source]
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
Capaldi has received numerous awards and nominations, including a Brit Award for Best New Artist and a MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act.
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