British singer-songwriter Myles Smith grew up in Luton, England, raised in a British-Jamaican family and was exposed to a wide range of music types. He graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2019 and went straight to work. Not the music business, just the business business.

Smith founded his own company, which was profitable just a few years later. He was successful, explained Smith billboard, but he was not happy. He decided to give it all up and embrace his lifelong love of music. A few years later he was on the charts billboard Hot 100.

Now Smith is on his way The voice as musical guest for the live season 26 finale. Get to know him below.

Everything you need to know about singer-songwriter Myles Smith

Like the artists on The voiceSmith is a relative newcomer to the professional music business. Like so many modern artists, he began uploading snippets of current songs online. In the fall of 2022, a clip posted on TikTok caught the attention of Eric Parker, who offered to become Smith’s manager.

They took an unconventional approach and built an audience before making a record. Smith continued to post online and record covers of songs to build a following receptive to the type of original tracks he wanted to write. A few songs and millions of streams later, he signed a deal with RCA.

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Smith has spoken about how he was able to reach a much wider audience through online appearances; Before the internet, he played to a handful of people in the back of a pub. In recent years, Smith has released several singles, including a cover of The Neighborhood’s “Sweater Weather” that garnered more than 8 million views across two videos on TikTok. Smith also released two EPs titled “You Promised a Lifetime” and “A Minute…”, both released in 2024.

On December 5, 2024, Smith was awarded the 2025 BRITs Rising Star Award, previously the Critics’ Choice Award. It is awarded by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). “Winning the BRIT Award for Rising Star is such a surreal moment. Music has always been about connecting with people, and to see it resonate on that level is incredible. I am so grateful to my team, my family and especially the fans who have supported me every step of the way. Your belief in me means everything. This is just the beginning and I’m so excited for what’s to come – thank you for being a part of this journey,” Smith said in a statement via billboard.

You can hear Smith for yourself on Tuesday, December 10th when he performs “Stargazing,” from his second EP, during the two-day live finale The voice. The evening will also feature performances from Sting and Snoop Dogg, former coaches Kelly Clarkson and Dan + Shay, Riley Green and Tears for Fears. There are also duets from all the trainers and their remaining artists.