Sam Smith has confirmed they are engaged to their long-term partner, Christian Cowan. The Stay With Me singer, 34, told the New York Times that Cowan is now their fiance after three years of dating. News of their engagement comes ahead of the release of Smith’s fifth studio album Hazel Eyes, which is named after Cowan’s eye colour. News of their engagement comes ahead of the release of Smith’s fifth studio album Hazel Eyes, which is named after Cowan’s eye colour (Ian West/PA)The record charts the course of the couple’s relationship. Smith began composing the first song on the album, Everlasting Love, before their first date and finished it while they were together.