(12 Jan 2012) ED SHEERAN IS THE KING OF BRIT NOMINATIONS
An all-star lineup of British talent turned out to hear the nominations for the 2012 Brit Awards at London's Savoy hotel on Thursday (12 JAN. 2012).
Yorkshire-born singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran leads the pack with four nominations. The 21 year old singer whose debut single "The A Team" dominated UK radio last year is nominated in the best male solo artist, British breakthrough act, best single and album categories.
Winner of last year's Critics Choice award Jessie J, ties with Adel, with three nominations. Both are competing for British female solo artist and British single, while Adel also get a nod in the Album category for "21."
Jessie J handed over the baton to this years' Critics Choice winner, Emeli Sande, who performed a track from her forthcoming album due out next month called "Our Version of Events."
The Scottish singer is up against Jessie J and Ed Sheeran for British breakthrough act.
Battling it out for best British group are music veterans Coldplay, who are up against festival favorites Kasabian and dance act Chase & Status.
International stars receiving nods include Bruno Mars, Jay Z/Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Foster The People, Nicki Minaj and new mum Beyonce.
The awards show will take place on Tuesday 21st February at the 02 Arena in London with performances from stars including Adele, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Florence + The Machine and Rihanna.
Full list of nominations:
British male solo artist:
Ed Sheeran
James Blake
James Morrison
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
Professor Green
British female solo artist:
Adele
Florence + The Machine
Jessie J
Kate Bush
Laura Marling
British breakthrough act:
Anna Calvi
Ed Sheeran
Emeli Sande
Jessie J
The Vaccines
British group:
Arctic Monkeys
Chase & Status
Coldplay
Elbow
Kasabian
British single:
Adele - Someone Like You
Ed Sheeran - The A Team
Example - Changed The Way You Kissed Me
Jessie J ft BOB - Price Tag
JLS ft Dev - She Makes Me Wanna
Military Wives/Gareth Malone - Wherever You Are
Olly Murs ft Rizzle Kicks - Heart Skips A Beat
One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful
Pixie Lott - All About Tonight
The Wanted - Glad You Came
MasterCard British album of the year:
Adele - 21
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
Ed Sheeran - +
Florence + The Machine - Ceremonials
PJ Harvey - Let England Shake
International male solo artist:
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Bruno Mars
David Guetta
Ryan Adams
International female solo artist:
Beyonce
Bjork
Feist
Lady Gaga
Rihanna
International group:
Fleet Foxes
Foo Fighters
Jay Z/Kanye West
Lady Antebellum
Maroon 5
International breakthrough act:
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Foster The People
Lana Del Rey
Nicki Minaj
Outstanding contribution to music award:
Blur
Critics' choice:
Emeli Sande
British producer:
Paul Epworth
Flood
Ethan Johns
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Highlights from the BRIT Awards nominations
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