{{short description|American singer-songwriter (born 2002)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2023}} {{Infobox person | name = Stephen Sanchez | image = Steven Sanchez @ The Wiltern 11 03 2023 (53423444366) (cropped).jpg | alt = | caption = Sanchez in 2023 | birth_name = Stephen Christopher Sanchez | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2002|11|03}}<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Cordiano |first=Makenna |date=November 6, 2023 |title=Los Angeles celebrates Stephen Sanchez's birthday with a warm welcome |url=https://offtherecordpress.com/reviews/2023/11/6/los-angeles-celebrates-stephen-sanchezs-birthday-with-a-warm-welcome |journal=Off the Record}}</ref> | birth_place = El Dorado Hills, California, U.S.<ref>{{Cite interview |last=Sanchez |first=Stephen |interviewer=Doug Lazy |title=Stephen Sanchez Is From Sacramento! |url=https://now100fm.com/stephen-sanchez-is-from-sacramento/ |date=2022-12-21}}</ref> | nationality = | notable_works = Discography | height = | other_names = | occupation = Singer-songwriter | years_active = 2019–present | partner = Devi Tuil (engaged)<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Gibbs |first=Audrey |date=April 21, 2026 |title=Love, Nashville and Stephen Sanchez’s most personal album yet |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/04/21/stephen-sanchez-album-love-love-love-nashville/88986533007/ |access-date=April 25, 2026 |work=The Tennessean}}</ref> | website = {{URL|stephensanchezofficial.com}} | module = {{infobox musical artist|embed=yes | genre = {{flatlist| * Pop rock * folk-pop * brown-eyed soul * rockabilly * alternative rock }} | instruments = {{flatlist| * Vocals * guitar }} | origin = Nashville, Tennessee<ref name=":3"/> | label = {{flatlist| * Republic * Mercury }} }} }}
'''Stephen Christopher Sanchez''' (born November 3, 2002<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Cordiano |first=Makenna |date=November 6, 2023 |title=Los Angeles celebrates Stephen Sanchez's birthday with a warm welcome |url=https://offtherecordpress.com/reviews/2023/11/6/los-angeles-celebrates-stephen-sanchezs-birthday-with-a-warm-welcome |journal=Off the Record |archive-date=January 4, 2026 |access-date=November 4, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260104221423/https://offtherecordpress.com/reviews/2023/11/6/los-angeles-celebrates-stephen-sanchezs-birthday-with-a-warm-welcome |url-status=live }}</ref>) 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 Top Rock Song and Push Performance of the Year at the ''Billboard'' Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards respectively, in 2023. He has also received nominations for New Artist of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and People's Choice Awards.
== Early and personal life == Born in El Dorado Hills, California in the Sacramento metropolitan area, Sanchez's first job as a teenager was at a steakhouse in a local shopping center, and he graduated from Oak Ridge High School.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://now100fm.com/stephen-sanchez-is-from-sacramento/|title=Stephen Sanchez Is From Sacramento!|publisher=KZZO|date=December 21, 2022|last=Lazy|first=Doug|archive-date=May 3, 2023|access-date=May 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503163912/https://now100fm.com/stephen-sanchez-is-from-sacramento/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Sanchez met his fiancée Devi Tuil during one of his shows in France, and the two moved to East Nashville, where they currently reside.<ref name=":3"/> Sanchez proposed to Tuil on Christmas Eve 2025 at his grandparents' house.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 31, 2026 |title='Sweet Love' singer Stephen Sanchez tells engagement story |url=https://www.usatoday.com/videos/entertainment/music/2026/01/31/stephen-sanchez-reveals-engagement-story/88446866007/ |access-date=March 2, 2026 |work=USA Today |archive-date=January 31, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260131102930/https://www.usatoday.com/videos/entertainment/music/2026/01/31/stephen-sanchez-reveals-engagement-story/88446866007/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=March 16, 2026 |title=Stephen Sanchez talks new album |url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/131119338 |access-date=March 16, 2026 |work=Good Morning America}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=March 16, 2026 |title=Stephen Sanchez is ready to spread some 'Love, Love, Love' |url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/131115940 |access-date=March 16, 2026 |work=Good Morning America |archive-date=April 30, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260430085758/https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/131115940 |url-status=live }}</ref>
== 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 122,000 followers on TikTok.<ref name="label-ref">{{Cite web |title=Stephen Sanchez |url=https://www.republicrecords.com/artists-tax/stephen-sanchez |access-date=June 22, 2022 |website=Republic Records |archive-date=November 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103154611/https://www.republicrecords.com/artists-tax/stephen-sanchez |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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.<ref name="label-ref" />
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.
On November 4, 2022, he released a single with Ashe, titled "Missing You".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Glicksman |first=Josh |date=2022-12-16 |title=Why Stephen Sanchez Wants to 'Flirt with the Audience' in His Lyrics & Live Show |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/stephen-sanchez-until-i-found-you-hot-100-interview-1235187500/ |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |access-date=2023-02-11}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Paul |first=Larisha |date=25 January 2023 |title=Stephen Sanchez Heads Back to 1964 with 'Evangeline' Live Performance Debut on 'The Tonight Show' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/stephen-sanchez-performs-evangeline-the-tonight-show-1234668004/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127232850/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/stephen-sanchez-performs-evangeline-the-tonight-show-1234668004/ |url-status=live }}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Go Behind-the-Scenes with Stephen Sanchez for the Making of His New Beach Boys-Inspired Song 'Baby Blue Bathing Suit' (Exclusive) |url=https://people.com/stephen-sanchez-on-making-new-song-baby-blue-bathing-suit-exclusive-8649150 |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=Peoplemag |language=en |archive-date=May 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527133926/https://people.com/stephen-sanchez-on-making-new-song-baby-blue-bathing-suit-exclusive-8649150 |url-status=live }}</ref>[[File:Glasto2023 (410 of 468) Stephen Sanchez (53008342057) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Sanchez at Glastonbury Festival 2023, performing <nowiki>''</nowiki>Until I Found You" with Elton John.]]
Sanchez's debut album ''Angel Face'' was released on September 22, 2023.<ref name="Angel face">{{cite magazine|url= https://www.clashmusic.com/news/stephen-sanchez-launches-debut-album-angel-face/|title= Stephen Sanchez Launches Debut Album ''Angel Face''|magazine= Clash|date= August 4, 2023|access-date= August 6, 2023|archive-date= August 6, 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230806024116/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/stephen-sanchez-launches-debut-album-angel-face/|url-status= live}}</ref> A deluxe version of the album, ''Angel Face (Club Deluxe)'' was announced to be released on April 26, 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Schube |first=Will |date=April 11, 2024 |title=Stephen Sanchez Announces Expanded 'Angel Face (Club Deluxe)' |url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/stephen-sanchez-angel-face-club-deluxe/ |access-date=April 24, 2024 |work=UDiscover Music}}</ref>
Sanchez sang "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)".<ref>{{cite web | title=Warriors by Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis | url=https://genius.com/albums/Lin-manuel-miranda-and-eisa-davis/Warriors | access-date=October 23, 2024 | archive-date=January 25, 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125023319/https://genius.com/albums/Lin-manuel-miranda-and-eisa-davis/Warriors | url-status=live }}</ref>
On November 14, 2025, Sanchez and his fiancée Devi Tuil, known mononymously as Devi, released the three-track extended play ''Dress & Tie'', their debut extended play as the duo Dress & Tie.<ref>{{cite web |title= "Dress & Tie" |url= https://open.spotify.com/album/6EXHxlhcgrHoTNKOJZjjfb?si=PmgIQAZtS1u-wD0RZsWdSQ |access-date= November 14, 2025 |archive-date= January 6, 2026 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20260106154623/https://open.spotify.com/album/6EXHxlhcgrHoTNKOJZjjfb?si=PmgIQAZtS1u-wD0RZsWdSQ |url-status= live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 13, 2025 |title=Stephen Sanchez & Devi sind Dress & Tie und veröffentlichen gleichnamige EP |url=https://www.universal-music.de/stephensanchez/news/stephen-sanchez-devi-sind-dress-tie-und-veroeffentlichen-gleichnamige-ep-277428 |access-date=November 14, 2025 |website=Universal Music Group |language=de |archive-date=January 6, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260106064100/https://www.universal-music.de/stephensanchez/news/stephen-sanchez-devi-sind-dress-tie-und-veroeffentlichen-gleichnamige-ep-277428 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1" />
On January 9, 2026, Sanchez released the single, "Sweet Love", which was accompanied by a music video. Following its release, Sanchez announced his headlining Sing Love Again Tour, which took place across Europe starting on April 25 in Paris.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Clarke |first=Devon |date=January 20, 2026 |title=Stephen Sanchez Announces The Sing Love Again Tour |url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/stephen-sanchez-announces-the-sing-love-again-tour/ |access-date=January 28, 2026 |work=uDiscoverMusic |archive-date=January 20, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260120220924/https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/stephen-sanchez-announces-the-sing-love-again-tour/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On March 4, 2026, Sanchez announced his second album, titled ''Love, Love, Love'', on Instagram, which was released on May 8.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> thumb|303x303px|Sanchez in May 2026. Sanchez made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry on April 11, 2026.<ref name=":3" />
== 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, Not Now'' and ''Easy On My Eyes'', are more singer-songwriter, with a heavier emphasis on acoustic instruments than the 1950s/1960s rock of ''Angel Face''.
Sanchez described wanting to depart from the '50s/'60s rock of ''Angel Face'' for his future work. His studio album ''Love, Love, Love'' has been described as "a technicolor pop record with a bright sound".<ref name=":3" /> Sanchez describes the album as a bigger reflection into his own life and stories than ''Angel Face''.<ref name=":2" /> ==Discography== {{Main|Stephen Sanchez discography}}
===Studio albums=== * ''Angel Face'' (2023) * ''Love, Love, Love'' (2026)
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="width: 100%;" |+ |- ! scope="col"| Awards ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Recipient(s) and nominee(s) ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col" style="width: 6%;" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" |{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- !scope="row"|Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards |2023 | Sanchez | Favorite Social Music Star | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|last1=Atkinson|first1=Katie|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2023-kids-choice-awards-winners-list-1235279886/|title=Here Are the Winners of the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards: Complete List|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 5, 2023|date=March 4, 2023|archive-date=March 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305020703/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2023-kids-choice-awards-winners-list-1235279886/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- !scope="row"|MTV Video Music Awards | 2023 | "Until I Found You" | Push Performance of The Year | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="dove1234">{{cite web|last=Atkinson|first=Katie|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2023-mtv-vmas-winners-list-1235411480/|title=Here Are the 2023 MTV VMAs Winners: Full List|magazine=Billboard|date=September 12, 2023|access-date=September 13, 2023|archive-date=September 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913220820/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2023-mtv-vmas-winners-list-1235411480/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- !scope="row" rowspan="2" |''Billboard'' Music Awards | rowspan="2" | 2023 | Sanchez | Top Rock Artist | {{nom}} | rowspan="2" style="text-align:center" |<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/2023-billboard-music-awards-nominations-nominees-list-1235628734/|title=Taylor Swift Tops 2023 Billboard Music Awards Finalists|last=Lewis|first=Hilary|date=October 26, 2023|magazine=The Hollywood Reporter|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231026153524/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/2023-billboard-music-awards-nominations-nominees-list-1235628734/|archive-date=October 26, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=October 26, 2023}}</ref> |- | "Until I Found You" | Top Rock Song | {{nom}} |- !scope="row" |People's Choice Awards | 2024 | Sanchez | New Artist Of The Year | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1392489/2024-peoples-choice-awards-complete-list-of-nominees|title=2024 People's Choice Awards: Complete List of Nominees|last=Malec|first=Brett|date=January 11, 2024|magazine=E!|access-date=January 13, 2024|archive-date=January 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111232312/https://www.eonline.com/news/1392489/2024-peoples-choice-awards-complete-list-of-nominees|url-status=live}}</ref> |- !scope="row" |iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2024 | Sanchez | Best New Pop Artist | {{Nom}} | style="text-align:center" |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2024-iheartradio-music-awards-nominations-list-taylor-swift-leads-1235584045/|title=Taylor Swift Leads 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nods, With Jelly Roll, 21 Savage & SZA Close Behind: Full List|last=Grein|first=Paul|magazine=Billboard|date=January 18, 2024|access-date=January 21, 2024|archive-date=January 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122070749/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2024-iheartradio-music-awards-nominations-list-taylor-swift-leads-1235584045/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> |}
== Tours == [[File:Stephen Sanchez in Indonesia.png|thumb|280x280px|Sanchez performing at Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2023.]]
=== Headlining === * Stephen Sanchez and His Band Live! (2023) * Live in Person (2023-24) * The Connie Co Show Tour (2024) * Sing Love Again Tour (2026)
==References== {{Spoken Wikipedia|date=July 24, 2025|Stephen Sanchez (EN-US).ogg}}{{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{Official website}}
{{Stephen Sanchez}}
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