After three hit singles in the UK, Sande has finally crossed the ocean onto American shores with her song “Next To Me.” Illustrating the growth of her popularity, Sande made a surprise appearance at this season’s “American Idol” singing her song with 4th place runner up Amber Holcomb.

She’s been surprised of all the love and support that America has shown to her especially having her songs performed on “American Idol.” Sande says, “I feel very lucky. Coming here and seeing the momentum building, I’m really excited in introducing my music over here.”

While walking the red carpet arrivals of the show, Emeli Sande told Front Row Features correspondent Chris Trondsen that she would love to work with Bruno Mars. She added, “I thinks out there doing something really cool.”

Emeli Sande heads back to the U.K. but will return to the U.S. in July for a tour.

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The ceremony took place today (May 16) in London as the British music industry paid tribute to songwriting.

The Scottish singer won the PRS For Music Most Performed Work gong for her hit track ‘Next To Me’, with her co-manager Greg Castell picking up the award on her behalf.

The ‘Our Version of Events’ lady also won the Best Song Musically and Lyrically award for the same song.

Other winners on the day included Calvin Harris, who collected the Songwriter of the Year award, and Alt-J, who won the Album Award.

Speaking about his win, Harris said: “This is easily the greatest achievement of my entire life.”

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BET has announced the nominations of the annual BET Awards.  Surprisingly Emeli has only been nominated for 1 award. View her category below:

Best International Act (UK)

Marsha Ambrosius

Estelle

Labrinth

Rita Ora

Emeli Sandé

Wiley

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