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Sam Smith is Definitely Not the Only One!

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Erin Ezell
Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Lauren Berry
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Memphis chapter.

 

 

 

The 2000s brought about the era of heartbreak songs and albums. Artists started pouring out their true feelings and revealing to the world that even celebrities get their hearts broken. It probably helped that these songs were very successful.  Some of these powerful lyrics were the artist’s best hits. Adele and Sam Smith are some of the greatest examples of successful heartbreak anthems. Adele’s 2010 album, “21”, won her 6 Grammys, and Sam Smith’s 2014, “In the Lonely Hour”, won him a total of 4 Grammys. Both of these albums are known not only for the soulful voices singing on them, but also the raw heartfelt emotions expressed. Sam Smith even went as far as to credit the man who broke his heart for his success. In one of his acceptance speeches, Smith says, “I want to thank the man who this record is about, who I fell in love with last year. Thank you so much for breaking my heart, because you got me four Grammys.” So in honor of Sam Smith’s recent success, here’s some of the heartbreaking songs of the 2000s that were worthy of Grammy nominations and that will put you in your feelings.

Burn: Usher

·      2005 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance Nominee

·      2005 Best R&B Song Nominee

 

We Belong Together: Mariah Carey

·      2006 Song of the Year Nominee

·      2006 Record of the Year Nominee

 

Apologize: Timbaland ft. One Republic

·      2009 Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group Nominee

 

Need You Now: Lady Antebellum

·      2011 Song of the Year Winner

·      2011 Record of the Year Winner

·      2011 Best Country Song Winner

·      2011 Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals

 

Rolling in the Deep: Adele

·      2012 Record of the Year Winner

·      2012 Song of the Year Winner

 

Someone like You: Adele

·      2012 Best Pop Solo Performance Winner

 

We Are Never Getting Back Together: Taylor Swift

·      2013 Record of the Year Nominee

 

Somebody that I Used to Know: Gotye ft. Kimbra

·      2013 Record of the Year Winner

·      2013 Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Winner

 

Say Something: A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera

·      2015 Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Winner

 

Stay with Me (Darkchild Version): Sam Smith

·      2015 Record of the Year Winner

·      2015 Song of the Year Winner

·      2015 Best Pop Solo Performance Winner

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Erin Ezell

Memphis

Hey everyone! I am a sophomore journalism major with a concentration in public relations and a dance minor at the University of Memphis from Tupelo, Mississippi. I am a total marching band geek even though I don't play an instrument. I am in the colorguard though (the people with the flags, sabres, and rifles). I absolutely love reading, writing, drinking coffee, dancing and listening to music. Maybe not all at the same time, but trust me I've tried it a time or two. Most of my family and friends will tell you that I am one of the most random people you will ever meet. I like to think that I make their lives just a little more interesting. (Hopefully!) Journalism is something that I'm really passionate about, and I am very excited to a member of the HCMemphis team!
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Lauren Berry is a journalism major at The University of Memphis from Dallas, Texas. She's spent the past three years covering news stories from campus events to attending the Michelle Obama press conference at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Wanting a change, she joined the Her Campus team to empower women and get her voice heard. She believes that finally, she's in the right place.