MacFarlane has performed as a singer at several venues , including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London . MacFarlane has released five studio albums , in the same vein of his musical idol Frank Sinatra , beginning with '' Music Is Better Than Words '' in 2011 . He has been nominated for four Grammy Awards for his musical work . MacFarlane hosted the 85th Academy Awards in 2013 and was also nominated for Best Original Song for the song " Everybody Needs a Best Friend " from '' Ted ''
85th Academy Awards
85th Academy Awards
Seth MacFarlane