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Who is Myles Smith? Everything to know about Steelers vs. Vikings halftime show performer

Daniel Mader

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The first-ever regular season NFL game in Ireland will be a show for various reasons.

Not only is Croke Park in Dublin set to be a historic venue, but the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings are also two squads with realistic playoff goals for the 2025 season. Add in a halftime performer for the matchup, and there's a lot to look forward to for the Dublin game.

However, football fans from the U.S. may not be as familiar with the artist who will take the NFL stage at halftime.

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Who is Myles Smith? Here's what to know about the halftime performer for the 2025 Dublin Game.

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Who is Myles Smith?

Myles Smith, the halftime performer in the 2025 NFL Dublin Game, is a British folk-pop singer-songwriter. 

Smith was BBC's Introducing Artist of the Year in 2024 and was named a BRITs Rising Star in 2025. Additionally, he was recognized as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in 2025. In the past, Smith has performed at Glastonbury, Radio 1’s Big Weekend, and toured internationally as a support act for Ed Sheeran.

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Smith's fame initially grew online; he posted on TikTok and built a following before making an official record, and he later released singles that led to a deal with Sony Music.

In March 2024, he dropped his debut EP, "You Promised a Lifetime."

Smith has 1.6 million followers on Instagram. 

“It’s an honor to be part of the NFL’s first game in Ireland and be performing alongside all these amazing local artists,” Smith said of performing for the Dublin Game, per Web Wire. “Dublin has such great energy, and I hope my performance brings even more excitement to the day for fans attending and watching worldwide.”

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Where is Myles Smith from?

Smith was born in Luton, England, which is around 32 miles north-west of London. He has a degree from the University of Nottingham.

The singer is 27 years old, with his genre mostly consisting of folk-pop.

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Myles Smith top songs

Smith's top song in terms of chart positions and certifications is "Stargazing." He released the song in 2024, and it peaked as high as No. 4 on charts in the UK and No. 19 in the United States. "Stargazing" was double-platinum certified in multiple countries. "Stargazing" was often used in social media videos, such as TikTok.

Another popular song of Smith's, "Nice to Meet You," was also on his album "A Minute...". That song peaked as high as No. 6 on the charts in the UK and No. 76 in the United States. 

Daniel Mader

Daniel Mader is a Content Producer for The Sporting News. He joined SN in 2024 as an editorial intern following graduation from Penn State University. He has previously written for Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports, the Centre Daily Times, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Daily Collegian and LancasterOnline. Daniel grew up in Lancaster, Penn., with a love for baseball that’ll never fade, but could also talk basketball or football for days.