Everything You Wanted to Know About ‘miss me (when you’re gone)’ Singer-Songwriter Will Linley
South-African singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Will Linley may only be a handful of songs into his career, but he's already made a huge impression in the music industry.
The TikTok sensation and master of "happy sad pop music" is beloved for his powerful voice and all-too-relatable lyricism, with his most recently released single, "Tough (The Girls Song)," embodying the bittersweet spirit of his musicality with an '80s twist. His next track, "Gracie," is also coming soon, and he's also getting ready to embark on a South African tour next month before a couple of U.S. dates in October. If you're like us and can't get enough of his sound, keep reading to discover everything he shared with us as our Man Crush Monday.
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Name: William Peter Nel Linley
Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa
Birthday: August 8
Zodiac sign: Leo
Fun Facts:
1. Will relates to Frozen's Kristoff more than any other Disney prince.
"He may not be your classic prince, but he's quite a legend."
-Will Linley
2. His most overused phrase is "Big slay."
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3. His favorite-ever fan encounter left him with a gift he'll always treasure.
"Someone made me this really special tote bag once with 'ginger bread club' sewn into it!"
-Will Linley
4. Ed Sheeran is his favorite musician of all time.
5. He thinks he'd make a terrible accountant.
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6. According to Will, the most boring fact about himself is his height.
"I am 6'3″."
-Will Linley
7. His go-to Starbucks drink is an iced vanilla latte.
8. The film About Time has made a bigger impact on his life than any other movie.
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9. The one life lesson he wishes he could have learned earlier on is to really appreciate the beauty of life.
"Stop and smell the roses!"
-Will Linley
10. He's recently started becoming obsessed with coffee.
11. Above everything else, Will believes community is essential.
"Human connection is literally the best part of life. Talk to those around you!"
-Will Linley
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