Ed Sheeran (CBS)
A testament to the strength of his work on the smash “Thinking Out Loud,” Ed Sheeran earned the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance.
The trophy was distributed during the pre-show for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.
Sheeran’s turn on “Thinking Out Loud” beat out performances from Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding, Kelly Clarkson, and The Weeknd.
— The corresponding Pop Duo/Group trophy went to Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars for their work on “Uptown Funk.”
Their effort won over performances from Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Florence + The Machine, and Wiz Khalifa & Charlie Puth.