Sam Smith wins four gongs, thanks his ex for heartbreak inspiration

Sam Smith swept the board at this year’s Grammys, and thanked an ex-boyfriend for the heartbreak that inspired such success.

The 22-year-old’s wins, including the two top awards of song and record of the year, eclipsed global superstars Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams, who each walked away with three gongs compared to Smith’s four.

Describing the night as the best of his life, Smith had one special person to thank — the inspiration behind In The Lonely Hour which featured the massive hit ‘Stay With Me’.