Ed Sheeran Scores Highest US Charting Song Of His Career with "Thinking Out Loud"

Ed Sheeran’s new single “Thinking Out Loud” has skyrocketed to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning the acclaimed singer-songwriter the highest charting U.S. single of his career so far.

“Thinking Out Loud” - the third single from Sheeran’s chart-topping, RIAA-Gold certified album x – follows back-to-back RIAA-certified Platinum singles “Sing” and “Don’t” which respectively peaked at #13 and #9 on the Hot 100; Sheeran’s 2012 multiplatinum, breakout hit “The A Team” peaked at #16 on the chart.


Already a global smash, “Thinking Out Loud” has gone to No. 1 in 6 countries around the world, including his native United Kingdom. U.S. sales for “Thinking Out Loud” surpasses the 500,000 mark this week, almost immediately following the single’s launch here which included high profile performances of the song on CBS’ “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” last week and the season finale of NBC’s “The Voice” this past Tuesday.