Singer-songwriter Myles Smith, one of the UK's most exciting new musical talents, is set to perform on the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. The artist will take to the stage with his popular track 'Stay (If You Wanna Dance)', accompanied by professional dancers Kai Widdrington and Karen Hauer.
From Luton to Stardom: A Meteoric Rise
Myles Smith's journey to fame is a modern success story. The self-taught musician, who hails from Luton, learned to play both the guitar and piano by himself. His passion for performance started young, with him playing at local open-mic nights by the age of 12.
His big break came via the social media platform TikTok, where his cover songs caught the attention of manager Eric Parker. Together, they adopted an unconventional strategy, building a substantial online following before releasing any original music. This approach proved highly successful, leading to a record deal with Sony Music.
Award-Winning Success and Major Tours
Smith's career has accelerated at a remarkable pace. In March 2024, he released his debut EP, 'You Promised a Lifetime'. His singles 'Stargazing' and 'Nice to Meet You' have become his best-known works.
His talent has been recognised with major industry awards. Most notably, he won the BRIT Rising Star Award in March 2025. He has also received The Breakthrough Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards 2025 and was named the BBC Introducing Artist of the Year for 2024. Furthermore, he has already accumulated three BRIT nominations.
His rising profile led to a coveted spot supporting global superstar Ed Sheeran on the European leg of his 2025 tour. Smith has also graced the main stage of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.
Beyond the Music: Advocacy and Education
Beyond his musical achievements, Smith is a university graduate, holding a degree in sociology from the University of Nottingham, which he completed in 2019.
He has spoken openly about his personal mental health battles, revealing he was once on antidepressants but decided to come off them years ago. More recently, he contributed to an important discussion about fan boundaries in the music industry.
In an interview with Rolling Stone UK, Smith stated, “There should be a certain degree of boundary-setting in any relationship, whether that be someone in the public eye or someone just living their life.” He emphasised the need for a natural boundary between normal fan interaction and more extreme behaviour, showing a maturity beyond his years in navigating the complexities of fame.
