His debut album There's Nothing but Space, Man! (2022), topped the Scottish Albums Charts and UK Albums Chart, making him the first British male solo artist to debut at number one with their debut album since (2019). [2] Ryder released his first Christmas single a cover of Jingle Bells (2022) and it reached number forty one in the UK becoming his fourth chart entry. In 2023, " Mountain" became his second top forty entry in his home country, while " You're Christmas to Me" (2023), became his sixth song to appear on the charts and his second Christmas single release. In the video, Sam goes on to say it's the biggest tour he's ever done and he can't wait to: "see you all soon". During an interview with NME over the summer, Ryder spoke about the “amazing” experience of making his debut studio album. And, rarely has there been a bit of time for some stillness, or time to catch up with family, or to replenish energy, which I know, we all know, is incredibly important. I feel so privileged to even be in the position I'm able to release an album, in the first place, and I truly believe that demands full vigour, full gratitude, full respect.

Griffiths, George (31 August 2022). "First Listen: Sigala, Sam Ryder and David Guetta team-up for dance anthem Living Without You". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 5 September 2022.Goggins, Joe (5 September 2022). "Sam Ryder unveils debut album, 'There's Nothing but Space, Man!' ". Rolling Stone UK . Retrieved 5 September 2022. a b "British certifications – Sam Ryder". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 5 March 2023. Type Sam Ryder in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter. Tsinivits, Kyriakos (18 August 2022). "UK Eurovision star Sam Ryder releases his follow up single 'Somebody' ". aussievision . Retrieved 5 September 2022. After being selected to represent the United Kingdom at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, his song " Space Man" became Ryder's first chart entry on the UK Singles Chart. It peaked at number two in the UK, becoming the highest-charting UK Eurovision entry since Gina G's " Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit" in 1996. It reached the music charts in thirteen other regions and is certified gold by the BPI. [1] His next singles "Somebody" reached number seventy seven in the UK while "Living Without You" a collaboration with Sigala and David Guetta peaked at number forty eight.

Essex-born singer-songwriter Sam Ryder became a low-key national hero when he nearly won Eurovision in May. In a way, his second place finish behind Ukraine – the overwhelming sentimental favourites for obvious reasons – was the perfect outcome for an artist whose fundamental niceness charmed voters all over the continent; he was a perfect ambassador – kind, talented, sensible – when Britain’s image projected anything but. Of course, the 33-year-old’s other secret weapon was the glorious voice that made his Elton-ish Eurovision hit ‘Space Man’ really soar. When Ryder sang ‘Somebody To Love’ with Queen at September’s Taylor Hawkins tribute concert, Dave Grohl introduced him (accurately) as “the most amazing vocalist”. Swisscharts.com – Sam Ryder – There's Nothing but Space, Man!". Hung Medien. Retrieved 18 December 2022. Savage, Mark (13 May 2022). "Eurovision 2022: Sam Ryder is 'ignoring the hype' as the UK's odds improve". BBC News . Retrieved 5 September 2022. Continuing his unbelievable start to 2022, Sam Ryder releases his eagerly awaited debut album There’s Nothing But Space, Man!

Put A Light On Me (Nathan Dawe Remix) – Single by Sam Ryder". Apple Music . Retrieved 17 March 2023. Yossman, K. J. (8 December 2022). "Sam Ryder on Being Championed by Sia, Eurovision Success and New Album 'There's Nothing but Space, Man!' ". Variety . Retrieved 10 December 2022. a b c d e f g Smyth, David (9 December 2022). "Sam Ryder: There's Nothing But Space, Man! review - keeps that Eurovision glow going". Evening Standard . Retrieved 9 December 2022. Vautrey, Jonathan (12 March 2023). "New music this week: Songs from Duncan Laurence, Barbara Pravi, Ivi Adamou and more". Wiwibloggs . Retrieved 13 March 2023. Four songs were released in support of the album. "Space Man" was co-written by Ryder alongside Amy Wadge and Max Wolfgang before being chosen to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. [28] The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart following the contest, becoming the highest-charting UK Eurovision entry since Gina G's " Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit" in 1996. [29] It has been certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

Last year, I wrote about 100 songs, and not all of them are good, it’s just the nature of writing songs,” he said. Skinner, Tom (5 September 2022). "Sam Ryder announces debut studio album 'There's Nothing but Space, Man!' ". NME . Retrieved 5 September 2022. Sam's album shares the name of his upcoming tour 'There's Nothing But Space, Man!' which starts in Belfast on 17th March 2023, ending in Brighton on 5th April 2023. This tour follows several live performances this summer, including appearing at the Jubilee Celebrations over the long weekend in June. When is Sam Ryder on tour in 2023? Smyth, David (8 December 2022). "Sam Ryder: There's Nothing But Space, Man! review - hard to resist". Evening Standard . Retrieved 15 December 2022.Sam Ryder: UK Eurovision star's Space Man takes second place in singles chart". BBC News. 20 May 2022 . Retrieved 5 September 2022. Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. Bennun, David (9 December 2022). "Sam Ryder: There's Nothing But Space, Man! review - it's simply impossible to dislike him or his Elton-esque music". Metro . Retrieved 9 December 2022.