Sam Smith performs on stage at the 42nd annual American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Tom Petty has earned a writing credit on Sam Smiths megahit Stay With Me for its similarities to his song, I Wont Back Down. Smiths representative said Monday the publishers of Pettys 1989 hit contacted the publishers of Smiths song, which was one of last years biggest hits. Smith and Stay With Me writers James Napier and William Phillips say they agree their song is similar to Pettys song, written with Jeff Lynne. Pettys I Wont Back Down peaked at No. 12 on Billboards Hot 100 chart. A representative for Petty declined to comment. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)
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