Stephen Sanchez
Sanchez performing in November 2023
Born
Stephen Christopher Sanchez

(2002-11-03) November 3, 2002 (age 21)
El Dorado Hills, California, U.S.[1]
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2019–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Websitewww.stephensanchezofficial.com

Stephen Christopher Sanchez (born November 3, 2002) is an American singer-songwriter. Based in Nashville, Sanchez released his debut extended play What Was, Not Now in October 2021. On September 1, 2021, Sanchez released the single "Until I Found You", which peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 8 on the Australian ARIA Chart and No. 14 on the UK Singles Chart.

Career

In June 2020, Sanchez posted a cover of Cage the Elephant's "Cigarette Daydreams" on TikTok; he built an audience through a steady stream of content attracting over 122 thousand followers on TikTok.[2]

After he shared a snippet of "Lady by the Sea", singer-songwriter Jeremy Zucker offered to produce the official version, which was released in July 2020; as a result Sanchez signed a deal with Republic Records. He worked with producer Ian Fitchuk on his debut EP What Was, Not Now, released in October 2021.[2] On November 4, 2022, he released a single with Ashe, titled "Missing You".[3] On January 25, 2023, he released a single titled "Evangeline" which preceded his headline tour.

Sanchez appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote the song and his headline tour. Sanchez performed his song "Evangeline" on the show. [4] On April 28, 2023, Sanchez released his next single, titled "Only Girl".

On June 25, 2023, Sanchez appeared on stage with Elton John playing "Until I Found You" at Glastonbury 2023.

From the left, Watson Maack (drums), Jesse Houle (bass), Sanchez, Brooks Gengenbach (guitar), and Anson Eggerss (piano).

Sanchez's debut album Angel Face was released on September 22, 2023.[5]

Style

Sanchez's style is very reminiscent of music from the 1950s and 1960s, which is an era of music he has cited heavily influenced him from a young age. His song "Evangeline", released in 2023, contains a sample from Bobby Goldsboro's "Honey", released in 1968.

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[6] 		AUS
[7] 		NZ
[8] 		UK
[9]
Angel Face
  • Released: September 22, 2023
  • Label: Mercury, Republic
  • Format: Vinyl, CD, digital
 90 23 20 64

Extended plays

List of EPs
Title EP details Peak chart positions
CAN
[10]
What Was, Not Now
  • Released: October 15, 2021
  • Label: Stephen Sanchez (self-released), Republic
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
 —
Easy on My Eyes
  • Released: August 21, 2022
  • Label: Republic
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 92

Singles

List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[11] 		AUS
[12] 		CAN
[13] 		IDN
Songs
[14] 		MLY
[15] 		NZ
[16] 		PHL
Songs
[17] 		UK
[9] 		VIE
[18] 		WW
[19]
"Lady by the Sea"[20] 2020 — — — — — — — — — — What Was, Not Now
"Kayla"[21] 2021 — — — — — — — — — —
"Until I Found You"[22]
(solo or with Em Beihold) 		23 8 15 2 1 13 3 14 20 11 Easy on My Eyes and Angel Face
"2000 Miles"[28]
(with Gatlin) 		2022 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Missing You"
(featuring Ashe) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"Evangeline"[29] 2023 — — — — — — — — — — Angel Face
"Only Girl"[30] — — — — — — — — — —
"Be More"[5] — — — — — —[A] — — — —
"High" — — 83 — — —[B] — — — —
"Silver Bells" —[C] — — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Awards Year Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Category Result Ref.
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023 Himself Favorite Social Music Star Nominated [34]
MTV Video Music Awards 2023 Until I Found You Push Performance of The Year Nominated [35]
Billboard Music Awards 2023 Himself Top Rock Artist Nominated [36]
Until I Found You Top Rock Song Nominated
People's Choice Awards 2024 Himself New Artist Of The Year Nominated [37]
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024 Himself Best New Pop Artist Pending [38]

Notes

  1. ^ "Be More" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 34 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[31]
  2. ^ "High" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 10 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[32]
  3. ^ "Silver Bells" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number seven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[33]

References

  1. ^ Sanchez, Stephen (December 21, 2022). "Stephen Sanchez Is From Sacramento!" (Interview). Interviewed by Doug Lazy.
  2. ^ a b "Stephen Sanchez". Republic Records. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  3. ^ Glicksman, Josh (December 16, 2022). "Why Stephen Sanchez Wants to 'Flirt with the Audience' in His Lyrics & Live Show". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Paul, Larisha (January 25, 2023). "Stephen Sanchez Heads Back to 1964 with 'Evangeline' Live Performance Debut on 'The Tonight Show'". Rolling Stone.
  5. ^ a b "Stephen Sanchez Launches Debut Album Angel Face". Clash. August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  6. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of October 7, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  7. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 2, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  8. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 2, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Stephen Sanchez | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  10. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of January 21, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  11. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of January 21, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  12. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  13. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 4, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  14. ^ >Peak chart positions on Billboard's Indonesia Songs:
  15. ^ Peak chart positions on RIM's Top 20 most streamed international songs in Malaysia:
  16. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles 29 May 2023". Recorded Music NZ. May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  17. ^ Peak chart positions on Billboard's Philippines Songs:
  18. ^ Peak chart positions on Billboard's Vietnam Hot 100:
  19. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of January 21, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  20. ^ "Lady by the Sea – Single". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  21. ^ "Kayla – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  22. ^ "Until I Found You – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  23. ^ "American certifications – Stephen Sanchez". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  24. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  25. ^ "British certifications – Stephen Sanchez". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 1, 2023. Type Stephen Sanchez in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  26. ^ "Canadian certifications – Stephen Sanchez". Music Canada. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  27. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Stephen Sanchez and Em Beihold – Until I Found You". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  28. ^ Cooper, Eryn (July 13, 2022). "Gatlin Talks New Single with Stephen Sanchez, Continuing the Cool Rocker Chick Legacy". Hot 106.7 | Nashville's New #1 for All the Hits. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  29. ^ "Stephen Sanchez Heads Back to 1964 With 'Evangeline' Live Performance Debut on 'The Tonight Show'". Rolling Stone. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  30. ^ "Stephen Sanchez Brings '60s Romance To Modern Life With 'Only Girl'". U Discover Music. April 28, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  31. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  32. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  33. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of December 9, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  34. ^ Atkinson, Katie (March 4, 2023). "Here Are the Winners of the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  35. ^ Atkinson, Katie (September 12, 2023). "Here Are the 2023 MTV VMAs Winners: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  36. ^ Lewis, Hilary (October 26, 2023). "Taylor Swift Tops 2023 Billboard Music Awards Finalists". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  37. ^ Malec, Brett (January 11, 2024). "2024 People's Choice Awards: Complete List of Nominees". E!. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  38. ^ Grein, Paul (January 18, 2024). "Taylor Swift Leads 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nods, With Jelly Roll, 21 Savage & SZA Close Behind: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2024.

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