Sam Smith Owned VH1's You Oughta Know Concert Last Night: WATCH
Last night, VH1 hosted some of the biggest new names in music at the 2014 You Oughta Know Concert in New York, but the big winner of the evening was Sam Smith. The out singer performed "Stay With Me" to the pumped audience and went home with the coveted Artist of the Year award.
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Smith also got to meet his idol, R&B singer Chaka Khan.
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Nicole Richie hosted the one-of-a-kind showcase, which also featured performances by American Authors, Mary Lambert, Bleachers, Tove Lo, Chvrches and A Great Big World, among others.
While the concert was intended to spotlight these emerging talents, there were also moments that addressed larger social issues: While Echosmith played their breakout hit "Cool Kids" video monitors displayed dozens of children holding signs reading"I'm okay with being me."
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Check out candid shots from the stars of VH1's You Outta Know Concert below!
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With the babes @agreatbigworld @darrencriss Polaroid by @zoerainphoto #vh1 #YOKconcert A photo posted by Mary Lambert (@marylambertsing) on