SAM SMITH LEADS BRIT NOMINATIONS! Pop star Sam Smith leads the charge at this years Brit Awards, with five nominations, it has been announced. The 22-year-old is up for best British male, breakthrough artist and best album, for In The Lonely Hour. Sam Smiths heartbroken torch ballads have struck a chord around the world, making his dominance at the Brits all but inevitable. His five nominations come close to matching the six hes received at the Grammys. Smith began his career as a featured artist on hits like Latch, by dance act Disclosure, and others have taken note of his path to fame. He is closely followed by guitar-toting singer-songwriters Ed Sheeran and George Ezra, who each receive four nominations, and rock duo Royal Blood, who have three. This years ceremony takes place in Londons O2 arena on 25 February. Smith won the BBCs Sound of 2014 last year, and was the only artist to sell more than a million albums in both the UK and US in 2014. He will go up against Sheeran, Ezra, Damon Abarn and Paolo Nutini in the best British male category. Smiths tally of five nominations, which also includes best British single and video of the year for Stay With Me, has only been bettered by Robbie Williams and Craig David who got six apiece in 1999 and 2001. The coveted best British album category will be fought between Smith, Sheerans X, Ezras Wanted On Voyage, Alt-Js This Is All Yours and Royal Bloods self-titled record. Jessie Ware, FKA Twigs and Clean Bandit, who played at a London ceremony announcing the nominations, all walked away with nominations; whilst fellow performer James Bay, has already won the Critics Choice award for emerging artists. Ware, who released her second album Tough Love last year, is up for best British female. Ware will compete against X Factor alumni Ella Henderson, FKA Twigs, Lily Allen and Paloma Faith. Taylor Swift, whose fifth album, 1989, marked the completion of her shift from country music to pop, was among the nominees in the best international female category alongside Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey, Sia and St Vincent. Up-and-coming singer Jess Glynne is also up for three awards, thanks to her guest appearances on other peoples records. The 25-year-old is the voice behind Clean Bandits string-laden dance track Rather Be, which is up for best single; and Route 94s My Love, nominated for best single and best video. X Factor finalist Ella Henderson is nominated for both best British female and best single for her number one single. Ghost This years ceremony will be hosted by Im A Celebrity..stars Ant and Dec, who replace James Corden after three years in the role. Swift, Sheeran, Smith and Faith are all set to perform, and winners will receive trophies designed by artist Tracey Emin. Last year, David Bowie (Official) was named best British male, sending Kate Moss to collect his award, while Arctic Monkeys won both best group and best album for the third time. Ellie Goulding won best British female, while pop act One Direction were honoured for their global success for the second year running.
Posted on: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:35:19 +0000
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