The nominees for the 2021 edition of the BRIT Awards have now been announced!
Nick Grimshaw and rising star Griff revealed the nominees across the BRITS’ different social media channels this afternoon (March 31).
During the unveiling of the nominees, it was announced that AJ Tracey, Headie One, J Hus have received nominations for Best Male Solo Artist.
In the category for Best Single, nominations were given to Aitch and AJ Tracey’s “Rain”, Headie One’s “Ain’t It Different” with Stormzy and AJ Tracey, Young T, Bugsey and Headie’s “Don’t Rush” and S1mba and DTG’s “Rover”.
Young T and Bugsey have also been acknowledged in the Best Group and Breakthrough Artist categories.
As well receiving a nomination for Best Male Solo Artist, J Hus also received a huge nomination in the Mastercard Album of the Year group for his efforts on his 2020 LP, Big Conspiracy. He’s up against the likes of Arlo Parks, Celeste, Dua Lipa and Jessie Ware.
Some huge stars from overseas also received a nod from the BRITS this year with Cardi B in the running for Best International Female Solo Artist, and Burna Boy, Childish Gambino and The Weeknd receving nominations in the category for Best International Male Solo Artist.
The winner of each category will be revealed when the ceremony takes place at the London O2 on May 11th. It will also be broadcast live on ITV.
Check out the full list of nominees below!
British Album Of The Year
Arlo Parks – Collapsed In Sunbeams
Celeste – Not Your Muse
Dua Lipa – Future Nostalgia
J Hus – Big Conspiracy
Jessie Ware – What’s Your Pleasure?
Song Of The Year
220 Kid and Gracey – Don’t Need Love
Aitch and AJ Tracey – Rain
Dua Lipa – Physical
Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar
Headie One, AJ Tracey and Stormzy – Ain’t It Different
Joel Corry and MNEK – Head and Heart
Nathan Dawe and KSI – Lighter
Regard and Raye – Secrets
S1mba and DTG – Rover
Young T & Bugsey feat. Headie One – Don’t Rush
British Male Solo Artist
AJ Tracey
Headie One
J Hus
Joel Corry
Yungblud
British Female Solo Artist
Arlo Parks
Celeste
Dua Lipa
Jessie Ware
Lianne La Havas
British Group
Bicep
Biffy Clyro
Little Mix
The 1975
Young T & Bugsey
Breakthrough Artist
Arlo Parks
Bicep
Celeste
Joel Corry
Young T & Bugsey
International Female Solo Artist
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish
Cardi B
Miley Cyrus
Taylor Swift
International Male Solo Artist
Bruce Springsteen
Burna Boy
Childish Gambino
Tame Impala
The Weeknd
International Group
BTS
Fontaines D.C.
Foo Fighters
Haim
Run The Jewels