L.A. Times - Entertainment — Tom Petty has been in the news the last few days after it was reported (conveniently after Grammy voting season had passed) that back in October he had settled a controversy about the similarities between Sam Smith's huge hit "Stay with Me" and Petty... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The singer has had to dish out 12.5% royalties to the US veteran rocker... more info

The Telegraph — The singer-songwriter has paid royalties to Petty over the Grammy-nominated song Stay With Me more info

Stereogum — Sam Smith’s 2015 hasn’t been going that well so far. Besides reports that he broke up with his boyfriend, Jonathan Zeizel, he also had to award Tom Petty a writing credit on his hit song “Stay With Me” for perceived similarities to “I Won�... more info

Perez Hilton — Sam Smith has been lauded for his emotive voice and songwriting skills the world over ever since he unleashed his tearjerking hit Stay With Me. But did he rip off Tom Petty?? [ Video: EXCLUSIVE! Nicole Scherzinger Covers Sam Smith's I'm Not The Only ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — In a surprise backstage maneuver involving British crooner Sam Smith's Grammy-nominated breakout hit, "Stay with Me," both Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne's names have been added to the song's writing credits. Despite never having officially collaborated, S... more info

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Time — Smith's hit was influenced by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' "I Won't Back Down" more info

Stereogum — Tom Petty has been awarded a songwriting credit on Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me,” which bears a close resemblance to Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.” According to The Sun, the deal was settled out of court back in October, but is just coming t... more info

Stereogum — Ryan Adams and Jenny Lewis have become inextricably linked in the past year; Adams was heavily involved with Lewis’ great The Voyager, they both have been deriving inspiration from Tom Petty, and lately they’ve been touring together and guesting ... more info