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Sam Smith Announces “Hazel Eyes” Album, Drops New Single

6/25/2026

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Sam Smith Album

Sam Smith announced the album “Hazel Eyes” will release on August 21, 2026.
The single “My Guy,” co-written by Sam Smith, Feist and Shahzad Ismaily, debuted June 24, 2026.
Sam Smith co-produced album with Simon Aldred and David Odlum, featuring Feist, Shahzad Ismaily and Rob Moose, recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City.
Sam Smith will open NYC Pride Weekend at the Booking.com Theater on June 26, 2026.

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Sam Smith Unveils

Sam Smith, a Grammy-, BRIT-, Golden Globe- and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter, unveiled the album Hazel Eyes and released the lead single “My Guy” with its music video on June 24 2026.
The record, written over more than three years with close friends, is described as emotionally intimate, sonically daring, stripped-back, with the title track reflecting the transformative period after Smith moved to New York.
Capitol Records will distribute Hazel Eyes, extending Smith’s partnership with the label.

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Sam Smith Engaged

Sam Smith, a 34-year-old singer-songwriter, announced his engagement to 32-year-old fashion designer Christian Cowan.
The engagement was disclosed in the same release that introduced Sam Smith’s new single “My Guy.”
A YouTube video accompanying the album announcement states that Sam Smith and Christian Cowan are getting married.
Media coverage describes the partnership as a notable link between the music and fashion worlds.

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Sam Smith Album

Sam Smith announced the album “Hazel Eyes” will release on August 21, 2026.
The single “My Guy,” co-written by Sam Smith, Feist and Shahzad Ismaily, debuted June 24, 2026.
Sam Smith co-produced album with Simon Aldred and David Odlum, featuring Feist, Shahzad Ismaily and Rob Moose, recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City.
Sam Smith will open NYC Pride Weekend at the Booking.com Theater on June 26, 2026.

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