Ed Sheeran was "really worried" about his latest album, despite picking up the BRIT Award for MasterCard British Album of the Year for 'X'.
Ed Sheeran (c) Jon Furniss / Corbis
The 'Thinking Out Loud' hitmaker was honoured with the prestigious gong at last night's (25.02.15) BRITs ceremony and admitted it had been a "very very good year" for British music.
In his acceptance speech, he said: "Thank you so much for this. I was really worried about this album, making it - it took a long time to make - and to be happy with it. I didn't expect this.
"What I will say though is it's been a very very good year for British music and it's a time to celebrate the whole thing. I don't think a statue gives justification to people's success.
"I think the sales and the accreditation, tickets, everything gives people success. The statue is wonderful; thank you so much for it. Just keeping making music! Sick, nice one!"
After he left the stage, the 24-year-old chatted to the show's hosts Ant & Dec and joked that he wanted to "flog" his award.
He said: "I know you have to engrave it but it's a Tracey Emin so I could probably flog it so can I keep it?
"They usually take it off you and send you it."
Ant then told Ed: "You have it and leg it out of here!"
Ed also picked up a gong for British Male Solo Artist.
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