Ladies lead the way for the 2010 Brit awards
Lady Gaga, Lily Allen, Pixie Lott, and Florence & the Machine lead the way at this year's Brit awards, with three nominations each, boy band JLS have also picked up a hatrick of nominations. The 30 year anniversary of the event, will take place on Tuesday 16th February at Earls Court in London, and looking at the nominations it seems that the Brits will be overrun by talented women!
As well as British Female Solo Artist, Lily Allen is also nominated for best British Album with
It's Not Me It's You and best British Single for
The Fear. Lady Gaga's up for International Female Solo Artist, International Breakthrough Act and International Album for
The Fame.
There's even more chance for artists to pick up a gong this year, with the introduction of two new categories; Best Performance of 30 Years, sees artists such as
Michael Jackson, the
Spice Girls,
Tom Jones and Robbie Williams nominated, whereas the new category for the Brits Album of 30 Years features artists such as
Dido and
Oasis.
A whole host of stars are set to perform on the night, including
Cheryl Cole,
Kasabian and a collaboration between Dizzee Rascal and Florence & the Machine.
Nominations
British Male Solo Artist
· Calvin Harris
· Dizzee Rascal
· Robbie Williams
· Mika
· Paolo Nutini
British Female Solo Artist
· Bat for Lashes
· Leona Lewis
· Pixie Lott
· Lily Allen
· Florence & the Machine
British Group
· Kasabian
· Doves
· JLS
· Friendly Fires
· Muse
British Breakthrough Act
· La Roux
· Friendly Fires
· Florence & the Machine
· Pixie Lott
· JLS
British Single
· Alexandra Burke Ft Flo Rida -
Bad Boys
International Female Solo Artist
· Lady Gaga
· Rihanna
· Shakira
· Ladyhawke
· Norah Jones
International Male Solo Artist
· Jay-Z
· Michael Bublé
· Bruce Springsteen
· Eminem
· Seasick Steve
International Album
International Breakthrough Act
· Lady Gaga
· Taylor Swift
· Daniel Merriweather
· Animal Collective
· Empire of the Sun
MasterCard British Album
· Florence & the Machine -
Lungs
BRITs Performance of 30 Years
· Kanye West - Gold Digger (2006)
· Girls Aloud - The Promise (2009)
· Paul McCartney - Live & Let Die (2008)
· Spice Girls - Wannabe/Who Do You Think You Are (1997)
· Pet Shop Boys - Go West (1994)
· Take That Beatles Medley (1994)
· Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive/How Deep is Your Love (1997)
· Eurythmics & Stevie Wonder - Angel (1999)
· Robbie Williams & Tom Jones - The Full Monty Medley (1998)
· Michael Jackson - Earth Song (1996)
· Coldplay - Clocks (2003)
· Bros - I Owe you Nothing (1989)
· Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out of my Head (2002)
· Scissor Sisters - Take Your Mama (2005)
· The Who - Who Are You (1988)
Critics' Choice Award
· Ellie Goulding
· Delphic
· Marina and the Diamonds
Outstanding Contribution to Music
· Robbie Williams
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