Ed Sheeran has revealed that Taylor Swift's mother got him a present after he came away from this year's Grammys empty-handed.

The singer-songwriter's hit track 'The A Team' was nominated for the Song of the Year gong at the February ceremony, but he ultimately lost out to fun.'s 'We Are Young'.

Speaking to the Daily Star, Sheeran revealed that the mother of collaborator and friend Taylor Swift softened the blow somewhat by giving him a wooden gift. He said:

"She gave me a natural gramophone made out of wood. It had no wires or anything, just a little slot where you put your iPhone."

Sheeran continued: "She gave it to me because I hadn't won the Grammy. She is lovely. She got me a scented candle as well."

The British star and Swift meanwhile were recently been romantically linked together, but the country-pop singer confirmed that they're just friends.