Mary J. Blige & Sam Smith Duet On “Stay With Me”

QUEEN OF R&B MARY J. BLIGE JOINS SAM SMITH FOR

NEW DUET OF HIS ACCLAIMED SINGLE “STAY WITH ME”

PORTION OF VIDEO TO PREMIERE JUNE 2 ON “GOOD MORNING AMERICA”

WITH TRACK ON SALE AT ITUNES SAME DAY

IN THE LONELY HOUR DEBUTS AT #1 IN UK AND

BECOMES FASTEST SELLING DEBUT OF 2014

FALL U.S. TOUR ON SALE NOW WITH DATES SELLING OUT QUICKLY

INCLUDING THE GREEK THEATRE IN LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, CA — Sam Smith’s ever-growing fan base now includes the Queen of R&B Mary J. Blige, who lent her vocals to a new duet with Smith of his acclaimed and rising debut single, “Stay With Me.” The video for this new version will premiere on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on June 2 and feature both artists sharing a stage, delivering a tender live rendering of this gospel-infused song. The track will be available for purchase on iTunes the same day.

Smith is no stranger to R&B and soul, often citing the genre greats as inspiration. “Working with Mary J. Blige is one of the biggest highlights of my career so far. I remember holding her album in my hands in the car when I was a young boy,” exclaims Smith. “To meet your idols is a magical thing, but to work with them is truly a dream come true.”

“I’m so honored to have had the chance to work with Sam Smith,” say Mary J. Blige. “Sam’s true soulful voice… is the first of this kind I have heard since Luther Vandross, Freddie Jackson and all the great soulful male voices from the ‘80s. I’m completely blown away by his talent, soul and the sincerity.”

“Stay With Me” is the lead single from Smith’s long-awaited debut, In The Lonely Hour, (June 17 on Capitol Records) and is currently one of four tracks available as instant grats on iTunes, along with album pre-order purchase. The latest offering, “Leave Your Lover,” hit No. 1 on iTunes, immediately following its release.

In The Lonely Hour was released in the UK last week and climbed straight to No. 1, as Smith earned the fastest-selling album in 2014, and knocked Coldplay’s Ghost Stories from the top of the chart.

Smith recently announced he will celebrate the release of In The Lonely Hour with his fans, and perform a special concert at the legendary Apollo Theatre in NYC, upon which he will join the ranks of R&B royalty who have inspired him.

This fall, Smith will return for a North American tour that will begin September 15 in Boston and hit major markets in the U.S. and Canada. Dates are currently on sale with several already sold out, including The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

SAM SMITH FALL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

September 15 Boston, Mass. House of Blues

September 16 Washington, D.C. Echostage

September 19 New York, N.Y. Hammerstein Ballroom

September 21 Toronto, ONT Kool Haus

September 22 Chicago, Ill. Riviera Theater

September 24 Vancouver, BC Orpheum Theatre

September 25 Seattle, Wash. Paramount Theater

September 26 Portland, Ore. Crystal Ballroom

September 30 Los Angeles, Ca. The Greek Theatre

October 4 Houston, Texas House of Blues

October 6 Atlanta, Ga. Tabernacle