Lauren Spencer Smith

According to her parents, Lauren Spencer-Smith could sing before she could talk. One is quite difficult without the other, but it's certainly a beautiful story. It also illustrates the importance of music in the life of the very young Lauren Spencer-Smith. She was born in England on September 28, 2003, and emigrated to Canada with her parents at the age of three. Shortly thereafter, she discovered her love for singing and performing. Her first shows were therefore performed in the classroom.

In 2014, the young singer-songwriter began posting videos on YouTube. This led to an invitation to guest star in a Keith Urban performance. From that moment on, she knew her future lay on the stage. In 2019, she released two live albums, Unplugged Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, which further boosted her profile. In 2020, she starred on the talent show American Idol. Two years later, a demo version of the song "Fingers Crossed" went viral on TikTok – promptly racking up 30 million views.

It's the perfect prelude to the global hit she scored with the final single version – with 15 million streams in the first 12 hours. She followed up with hits like "Flowers" and "Narcissist." Her debut album, "Mirror," will be released in the summer of 2023. It's a candid document of the highs and lows of her life, inspired by the recent end of a relationship. The debut album skyrocketed to charts in America, England, Canada, and several European countries.