TikTok Star Sam Ryder to Represent U.K. at Eurovision Song Contest – Global Bulletin
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Singer-songwriter Sam Ryder will represent the U.K. at the 66th Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Turin, Italy in May 2022 with the song “Space Man.” With over 12 million followers and 100 million likes on TikTok, Ryder is currently the most followed U.K.
music artist on the platform. The search for the U.K. representative was led by 2022 partners, the global music management and publishing company TaP Music.As the world went into lockdown in March 2020, Ryder uploaded the first of his now famous covers onto TikTok and his vocals quickly caught the attention of celebrity fans including Justin Bieber, Sia and Alicia Keys.
Ryder is signed up with Parlophone.Ryder co-wrote “Space Man” with Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Wadge and Max Wolfgang.
Ryder said: “Having been a fan of Eurovision since I was a kid I am so honored to have been presented with the opportunity to sing at an event alongside some of Europe’s most talented creatives, performers and songwriters.
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