Sam Smith has revealed that Alicia Keys will be featured on a re-recorded version of her hit song, I’m Not The Only One, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut album In The Lonely Hour (2014).
The 32-year-old Stay With Me hitmaker, who recently revealed he “couldn’t walk” following a traumatic skiing accident, took to his Instagram page to announce the duet on Tuesday.
The new version of I’m Not The Only One will appear on Smith’s upcoming 10th anniversary edition album, In The Lonely Hour, which is due out next month on August 2.
Sam, who uses they/them pronouns, uploaded what appeared to be a throwback snap of the pair toasting with refreshing drinks while spending time together at a bar.
The stars had big smiles on their faces as they engaged in a lighthearted conversation with each other.
Sam Smith, 32, revealed that Alicia Keys, 43, will feature on a re-recorded version of his hit song, I’m Not The Only One, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut album In The Lonely Hour (2014).
The new version of I’m Not The Only One will appear on Smith’s upcoming 10th anniversary edition album, In The Lonely Hour, due out next month on August 2.
Another image showed the couple posing together with the city’s skyscrapers towering over them in the background.
Keys showed off a flash of her toned midriff in a cropped blue knit sweater and a pair of high-waisted blue pants.
Alicia’s locks were pulled back into an elegant bun, preventing any loose strands from falling over her face.
The No One singer accessorized her look with a pair of gold heart-shaped earrings and gold chain necklaces. To give the outfit the finishing touch, the beauty also sported a pair of trendy sunglasses.
Sam stood behind the beauty in a white long-sleeved shirt with a black and white vest over it.
Smith captioned the post: ‘I’m Not The Only One featuring the truly incomparable @aliciakeys. Coming Friday 2nd August.’
‘I’m so honored to have such an incredible talent and beautiful soul join me on this song to celebrate a decade of In The Lonely Hour.’
They continued: ‘It was released with the digital versions of In The Lonely Hour (10th Anniversary Edition) this Friday.’
Smith captioned the post: ‘I’m Not The Only One featuring the truly incomparable @aliciakeys. Coming Friday 2nd August.’
They continued: ‘It was released with the digital versions of In The Lonely Hour (10th Anniversary Edition) this Friday’
Last month, in June, Smith joined Alicia for a surprise duet of the song I’m Not The Only One, at Julius bar in New York.
During the performance, during which Keys also played the tune on a piano, Sam gushed: “Thank you Alicia Keys. This is a dream come true.” Billboard.
The singer responded: “This is unbelievable. Can you believe we’ve never done this before? Except now? It’s crazy!”
Smith later took to her Instagram page to share a photo of the two taken at the Manhattan bar.
They were wearing black tank tops that had the name of Julius’s bar written in green letters on the front. Sam was also wearing a plaid skirt that was held up by a thick black leather belt around her waist.
Keys had a big smile on her face as she sported a black crop top and a pair of high-waisted blue pants.
Smith wrote: ‘Celebrating 10 years of ‘In The Lonely Hour’ at one of my favorite spots in NYC, @juliusbarnyc.’
“Thank you @aliciakeys for making the evening even more special,” the British-born musician added.
In The Lonely Hour was Sam’s debut album, which was released in 2014 and launched them to stardom with hits such as Stay With Me and Lay Me Down; seen in May in New York.
Announcing the 10th anniversary edition of In The Lonely Hour last month in June, Sam took to Instagram to share a photo of the album cover that was similar to the original from a decade earlier; spotted in February in New York.
In The Lonely Hour was Sam’s debut album, which was released in 2014 and launched them to stardom with hits such as Stay With Me and Lay Me Down.
The LP charted on several charts worldwide, including number two on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the UK Albums Chart. I’m Not The Only One was one of the songs on the album.
In 2015, following the release of her debut studio album, Smith earned six Grammy nominations and won four: Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album, as well as Record of the Year and Song of the Year for Stay With Me.
Announcing the 10th anniversary edition of In The Lonely Hour last month in June, Sam took to Instagram to share a photo of the album cover that was similar to the original from a decade earlier.
‘In The Lonely Hour (10th Anniversary Edition) This year marks a decade since the release of my debut album.’
They plan to play more shows during August and September in Europe, with the next show scheduled for August 8th during Denmark’s Smukfest; seen in March in Chile.
They also wrote: “I feel incredibly lucky to celebrate this milestone with you. My team and I have created this beautiful anniversary edition for all of us and for the past 10 years.”
‘Today is just the beginning, sailors. We have a lot to celebrate with you between now and August. I can’t wait to reminisce about ‘In The Lonely Hour’ together. Coming August 2nd. Pre-order at the link in my bio.’
Smith has been keeping busy while performing on stage during his Gloria Blackout dates.
They are scheduled to play more shows throughout August and September in Europe, with the next show scheduled for August 8th during Denmark’s Smukfest.