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[[File:Glasto2023 (176 of 468) (53008945661) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Glasto2023 (176 of 468) (53008945661) (cropped)]] {{Short description|Scottish singer-songwriter}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Lewis Capaldi
| image =
| caption =
| birth_name = Lewis Marc Capaldi
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|10|7}}
| birth_place = [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]]
| origin = [[Whitburn, West Lothian|Whitburn]], [[West Lothian]], [[Scotland]]
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[soul music|soul]]
| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]]
| years_active = 2013–present
| label = [[Universal Music Group|Universal]], [[Capitol Records|Capitol]]
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|lewiscapaldi.com}}
}}

'''Lewis Marc Capaldi''' (born 7 October 1996) is a [[Scottish people|Scottish]] [[singer-songwriter]]. He gained widespread recognition in 2018 with his breakthrough single "[[Someone You Loved]]", which topped the [[UK Singles Chart]] and reached number one on the [[Billboard Hot 100]] in the [[United States]]. Capaldi's debut album, ''[[Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent]]'', was released in 2019 and became one of the best-selling albums of the year.

== Early life ==
Lewis Capaldi was born in [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]], and raised in [[Whitburn, West Lothian|Whitburn]], [[West Lothian]]. He is of [[Scottish people|Scottish]] and [[Italian people|Italian]] descent. Capaldi showed an interest in music from a young age, learning to play the [[guitar]] and [[piano]] and writing his own songs by the age of 11.

== Career ==
=== 2017–2018: Early career and breakthrough ===
Capaldi's music career began in earnest in 2017 when he released his debut single, "[[Bruises (Lewis Capaldi song)|Bruises]]". The song quickly amassed millions of plays on [[Spotify]], making Capaldi the fastest unsigned artist to reach 25 million plays on the platform. This success led to a recording contract with [[Virgin EMI Records]].

=== 2019–2020: ''Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent'' ===
In 2019, Capaldi released his debut album, ''[[Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent]]''. The album included hit singles such as "[[Grace (Lewis Capaldi song)|Grace]]", "[[Hold Me While You Wait]]", and "[[Someone You Loved]]". The latter became a global hit, earning Capaldi a nomination for [[Song of the Year]] at the [[62nd Annual Grammy Awards]].

=== 2021–present: Upcoming projects ===
Capaldi has announced that he is working on his second studio album, with plans to release new music in the near future. He continues to tour and perform, maintaining a strong presence in the music industry.

== Personal life ==
Capaldi is known for his humorous and down-to-earth personality, often engaging with fans on social media. He has been open about his struggles with [[anxiety]] and [[panic attacks]], using his platform to raise awareness about mental health issues.

== Discography ==
* ''[[Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent]]'' (2019)

== Awards and nominations ==
Capaldi has received numerous awards and nominations, including a [[Brit Award]] for Best New Artist and a [[MTV Europe Music Award]] for Best New Act.

== See also ==
* [[List of Scottish musicians]]
* [[List of Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles of 2019]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Lewis Capaldi}}

[[Category:1996 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Scottish singer-songwriters]]
[[Category:People from West Lothian]]
[[Category:Pop musicians]]
[[Category:21st-century Scottish singers]]
[[Category:Scottish people of Italian descent]]

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