Sam Smith enters at number two in US with debut album

Sam Smith’s debut album In The Lonely Hour has entered the US chart at number two.

The album also scored the highest first week sales for a debut album by a UK male artist in Soundscan’s 23-year history.

Smith’s recent single Stay With Me also sold one million copies in the US over the last week.

On the singer’s US success, Capitol Music Group Chairman & CEO, Steve Barnett, said: “We are thrilled that American audiences are embracing Sam Smith and In The Lonely Hour so strongly.

“Sam’s stirring and revealing songs, as well as his one-of-a-kind voice and soulful delivery, is a combination that’s compelling and imbued with artistry.

“We are still at the early stages of presenting Sam Smith and his music to U.S. audiences, but this record-setting first week is certainly a strong sign of music fans’ recognition that a great new artist has arrived,” he added.

Smith will kick off his sold out US tour in Boston on September 15, before playing shows in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville and more. A UK tour will follow in October.

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