Stephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez
Sanchez in 2023
Born
Stephen Christopher Sanchez

(2002-11-03) November 3, 2002 (age 22)[1]
El Dorado Hills, California, U.S.[2]
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2019–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Websitewww.stephensanchezofficial.com

Stephen Christopher Sanchez (born November 3, 2002[3]) 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. The song was nominated for Billboard Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards for Push Performance of the Year and Top Rock Song, respectively, in 2023. He has also received nominations for iHeartRadio Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards for New Artist of the Year.

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.[4]

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.[4]

On November 4, 2022, he released a single with Ashe, titled "Missing You".[5]

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. [6] 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.[7]

Sanchez's debut album Angel Face was released on September 22, 2023.[8] A deluxe version of the album, Angel Face (Club Deluxe) was announced to be released on April 26, 2024.[9]

Sanchez sung "Baby Blue Bathing Suit" for the soundtrack of the Disney+ documentary The Beach Boys.

Sanchez is also featured on Lin-Manuel Miranda's 2024 "The Warriors" Concept Album, playing the part of Cal, a member of The Bizzies. He sings vocals in the songs 'Cardigans', 'We Got You' and 'We Got You (Reprised)'. [10]

As of 2023, Sanchez was in the process of moving to New York City.[11]

Style

Sanchez's style on Angel Face 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. His earlier EPs, What Was, Now Now and Easy On My Eyes, are more singer-songwriter, with a heavier emphasis on acoustic instruments than the 50s/60s rock of Angel Face.

Sanchez at Glastonbury Festival 2023, performing ''Until I Found You" with Elton John.

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[12] 		AUS
[13] 		NZ
[14] 		UK
[15]
Angel Face 90 23 20 64

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details Peak chart positions
CAN
[17]
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
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[18] 		AUS
[19] 		CAN
[20] 		IDN
Songs
[21] 		MLY
[22] 		NZ
[23] 		PHL
Songs
[24] 		UK
[15] 		VIE
[25] 		WW
[26]
"Lady by the Sea"[27] 2020 — — — — — — — — — — What Was, Not Now
"Kayla"[28] 2021 — — — — — — — — — —
"Until I Found You"[29]
(solo or with Em Beihold) 		23 8 15 2 1 13 3 14 20 11 Easy on My Eyes and Angel Face
"2000 Miles"[34]
(with Gatlin) 		2022 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Missing You"
(featuring Ashe) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"Evangeline"[35] 2023 — — — — — — — — — — Angel Face
"Only Girl"[36] — — — — — — — — — —
"Be More"[8] — — — — — —[A] — — — —
"High" — — 83 — — —[B] — — — —
"Silver Bells" —[C] — — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"Baby Blue Bathing Suit"[40][41] 2024 — — — — — — — — — — The Beach Boys (soundtrack)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot
[42]
"The Other Side" 2024 26 Angel Face (Club Deluxe)

Awards and nominations

Awards Year Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Category Result Ref.
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023 Sanchez Favorite Social Music Star Nominated [43]
MTV Video Music Awards 2023 "Until I Found You" Push Performance of The Year Nominated [44]
Billboard Music Awards 2023 Sanchez Top Rock Artist Nominated [45]
"Until I Found You" Top Rock Song Nominated
People's Choice Awards 2024 Sanchez New Artist Of The Year Nominated [46]
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024 Sanchez Best New Pop Artist Nominated [47]

Notes

  1. ^ "Be More" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 34 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[37]
  2. ^ "High" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 10 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[38]
  3. ^ "Silver Bells" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number seven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[39]

References

  1. ^ Cordiano, Makenna (November 6, 2023). "Los Angeles celebrates Stephen Sanchez's birthday with a warm welcome". Off The Record.
  2. ^ Sanchez, Stephen (December 21, 2022). "Stephen Sanchez Is From Sacramento!" (Interview). Interviewed by Doug Lazy.
  3. ^ Cordiano, Makenna (November 6, 2023). "Los Angeles celebrates Stephen Sanchez's birthday with a warm welcome". Off The Record.
  4. ^ a b "Stephen Sanchez". Republic Records. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  5. ^ Glicksman, Josh (December 16, 2022). "Why Stephen Sanchez Wants to 'Flirt with the Audience' in His Lyrics & Live Show". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  6. ^ Paul, Larisha (January 25, 2023). "Stephen Sanchez Heads Back to 1964 with 'Evangeline' Live Performance Debut on 'The Tonight Show'". Rolling Stone.
  7. ^
    From the left, Watson Maack (drums), Jesse Houle (bass), Sanchez, Brooks Gengenbach (guitar), and Anson Eggerss (piano).
  8. ^ a b "Stephen Sanchez Launches Debut Album Angel Face". Clash. August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  9. ^ Schube, Will (April 11, 2024). "Stephen Sanchez Announces Expanded 'Angel Face (Club Deluxe)'". UDiscover Music. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  10. ^ https://genius.com/albums/Lin-manuel-miranda-and-eisa-davis/Warriors
  11. ^ Sang, Zach. "How much money to Stephen Sanchez make of "Until I Found You"? 💰". YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  12. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of October 7, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  13. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 2, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  14. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 2, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  15. ^ a b "Stephen Sanchez | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  16. ^ a b "American certifications – Stephen Sanchez". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  17. ^ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of January 21, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  18. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of January 21, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  19. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  20. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 4, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  21. ^ Peak chart positions on Billboard's Indonesia Songs:
  22. ^ Peak chart positions on RIM's Top 20 most streamed international songs in Malaysia:
  23. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles 29 May 2023". Recorded Music NZ. May 29, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  24. ^ Peak chart positions on Billboard's Philippines Songs:
  25. ^ Peak chart positions on Billboard's Vietnam Hot 100:
  26. ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of January 21, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  27. ^ "Lady by the Sea – Single". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  28. ^ "Kayla – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  29. ^ "Until I Found You – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  30. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  31. ^ "British certifications – Stephen Sanchez". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 1, 2023. Type Stephen Sanchez in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  32. ^ "Canadian certifications – Stephen Sanchez". Music Canada. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  33. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Stephen Sanchez". Radioscope. Retrieved December 21, 2024. Type Stephen Sanchez in the "Search:" field.
  34. ^ 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.
  35. ^ "Stephen Sanchez Heads Back to 1964 With 'Evangeline' Live Performance Debut on 'The Tonight Show'". Rolling Stone. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  36. ^ "Stephen Sanchez Brings '60s Romance To Modern Life With 'Only Girl'". U Discover Music. April 28, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  37. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  38. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  39. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of December 9, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  40. ^ "Stephen Sanchez Shares 'Baby Blue Bathing Suit' From 'Beach Boys' Soundtrack". U Discover Music. May 17, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  41. ^ "Go Behind-the-Scenes with Stephen Sanchez for the Making of His New Beach Boys-Inspired Song 'Baby Blue Bathing Suit' (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  42. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  43. ^ Atkinson, Katie (March 4, 2023). "Here Are the Winners of the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  44. ^ Atkinson, Katie (September 12, 2023). "Here Are the 2023 MTV VMAs Winners: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  45. ^ 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.
  46. ^ Malec, Brett (January 11, 2024). "2024 People's Choice Awards: Complete List of Nominees". E!. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  47. ^ 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.