"Stay With Me" singer Sam Smith closed out A Very Grammy Christmas with a smooth holiday song before host LL Cool J announced the 57th Grammy Awards' Album of the Year contenders, which include Smith's debut album In The Lonely Hour.
The unveiling capped a big day for the 22-year-old newcomer, as he Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams (who also earned nods in the category) finished nominations day with the most nominations -- six each.
6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) December 6, 2014
Here are your Album of the Year contenders for the Grammys, which airs Feb. 8.
Sam Smith -- In The Lonely Hour
Beyoncé -- Beyoncé
Beck -- Morning Phase
Ed Sheeran -- X
Pharrell Williams -- GIRL
@TheGRAMMYs: Congrats @theGRAMMYs Album Of The Year noms @beyonce @pharrell @edsheeran @beck @samsmithworld #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/EtMwxSsrda— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) December 6, 2014
ALBUM OF THE YEAR NOMINATION !!!!! Holy shitballs— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) December 6, 2014
Congrats @theGRAMMYs Album Of The Year noms @beyonce @pharrell @edsheeran @beck @samsmithworld #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/fAw928Hd00— The GRAMMYs (@TheGRAMMYs) December 6, 2014
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