Lewis Capaldi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lewis Capaldi
Capaldi performing at Glastonbury Festival in 2023
Background information
Birth name	Lewis Marc Capaldi
Born	(1996-10-07) 7 October 1996 (age 28) Glasgow, Scotland
Origin	Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Genres	Pop blue-eyed soul
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano
Years active	2013–present
Labels	EMI Vertigo Universal Capitol

Lewis Marc Capaldi (born October 7, 1996) is a Scottish singer and songwriter. He is famous for his powerful voice and emotional songs. His 2018 single "Someone You Loved" became a huge hit around the world. It was number one in the United Kingdom for seven weeks. It also reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"Someone You Loved" won the 2020 Brit Award for Song of the Year. That same year, Capaldi also won the Brit Award for Best New Artist. The song became the longest-running top 10 UK single by a British artist.

Capaldi's first album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent (2019), was also very successful. It was the best-selling album in the UK in both 2019 and 2020. His second album, Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent, came out in 2023 and featured the hit single "Forget Me".

Early life

Lewis Capaldi was born in Glasgow, Scotland. When he was four, his family moved to the town of Whitburn. He is the youngest of four children. Capaldi's love for music began when he was just four years old. He sang on stage during a family vacation in France.

He started learning to play the guitar at age nine. Soon after, he began writing his own songs. With help from his older brother, he started performing his music in local pubs.

Career

How It All Started (2014–2016)

In 2014, Capaldi joined a music project called Hit the Road that let him tour around Scotland. When he was 18, a manager named Ryan Walter discovered him. Walter found a recording of Capaldi singing in his bedroom that he had posted on SoundCloud. Walter was so impressed that he flew from America to the UK the very next day to hear Capaldi play live.

Gaining Popularity (2017–2018)

Capaldi performing at the 2018 Ilosaarirock Festival in Joensuu, Finland

In 2017, Capaldi released his first song, "Bruises". The song became very popular on the music streaming service Spotify. It quickly got millions of plays, which helped him get noticed by major record labels. He was soon signed to Universal Music Group.

During this time, Capaldi was the opening act for famous artists like Rag'n'Bone Man, Sam Smith, and Niall Horan. This meant he performed on stage before they did, which introduced his music to thousands of new fans. He also performed at many music festivals across Europe and North America.

Worldwide Success (2019–2020)

Capaldi performing in 2019 at the SWR3 New Pop Festival

Capaldi's song "Someone You Loved" was his big breakthrough. It became a number-one hit in 29 countries, including the UK and the United States. The song was so popular that it was nominated for a Grammy Award.

His first album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent, was released in May 2019. It was a huge success and stayed at the top of the UK Albums Chart for six weeks. The album included other hit songs like "Grace" and "Hold Me While You Wait".

In 2020, Capaldi won two Brit Awards: Best New Artist and Song of the Year for "Someone You Loved". He also released the song "Before You Go", which became his second number-one single in the UK. His concerts sold out incredibly fast, showing just how popular he had become.

Second Album and Health Break (2021–2023)

Capaldi performing at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival

Capaldi took a break in 2021 to work on his second album. In September 2022, he returned with the single "Forget Me", which went straight to number one in the UK. He followed this with two more number-one hits, "Pointless" and "Wish You the Best".

His second album, Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent, was released in May 2023.

In June 2023, Capaldi announced he was taking a break from touring. He explained that he needed to focus on his mental and physical health. This happened after a performance at the Glastonbury Festival, where the crowd helped him sing when he was struggling with his voice.

Return to Music (2025)

In June 2025, Capaldi made a surprise return to the stage at the Glastonbury Festival. It was his first public performance in two years. On the same day, he released a new single called "Survive". The song went to number one in the UK charts after his performance.

Personal life

Capaldi is a big fan of the Scottish football team Celtic F.C. He is related to the actor Peter Capaldi, who is his second cousin once removed. Peter even appeared in the music video for "Someone You Loved".

In 2022, Capaldi shared that he has Tourette's syndrome, a condition that can cause him to make involuntary movements or sounds called tics. In April 2023, a Netflix documentary called How I'm Feeling Now was released, which gave fans a closer look at his life and career.

Musical style

Capaldi's music is mainly pop with influences from soul music. He has said that he is inspired by a wide range of artists. These include rock bands like Oasis and The Beatles, as well as singers like Paolo Nutini, Joe Cocker, and Adele.

Discography

• Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent (2019)
• Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent (2023)

Awards and nominations

Tours

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Lewis Capaldi para niños