Blending soulful vocals with organic folk introspection and irresistible hip-hop hooks, Ed Sheeran is a genuine global phenomenon. The 24-year-old British singer-songwriter’s acclaimed second full length album “x” (pronounced multiply) went to #1 on the album charts in 14 countries around the world, and has since achieved platinum sales in 18 countries, including the United States and his native United Kingdom, where it was the biggest selling album of 2014.   With worldwide sales exceeding 7 million, “x” is highlighted by a trio of smash singles – “Sing,” “Don’t,” and his biggest hit to date “Thinking Out Loud.” Recently, Sheeran received one of the biggest ovations of the night for his performance of “Thinking Out Loud” at the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards, where he was joined onstage by GRAMMY winners Herbie Hancock, John Mayer, and Questlove, performed with Jeff Lynne’s ELO, and was nominated for 3 awards, including the prestigious “Album of the Year” for “x.”  The following week, Sheeran was the only artist among the star-studded lineup to perform twice on CBS’ “Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life – An All-Star GRAMMY Salute” – the jaw-dropping, show opener with Beyonce and Gary Clark Jr. as well as a ground-breaking solo performance, both of which earned  standing ovations.  That same month saw Sheeran take home the awards for “Best British Album” and “Best British Male” at the 2015 BRIT Awards.