January 14, 2008 at 02:52:00 PM | more stories by this author
Reunited group and two breakout stars take four nominations apiece, with Arctic Monkeys, Mark Ronson, and Kaiser Chiefs grabbing three each.
Two breakout British stars and a reunited '90s boy band dominated the list of nominees for the Brit Awards, which were unveiled today.
Reunited boy band Take That, pop singer Mika, and Leona Lewis, the winner of the 2006 X Factor, the UK's version of American Idol, took home four nominations apiece, leading the way. The Arctic Monkeys, DJ and producer Mark Ronson, and the Kaiser Chiefs each garnered three nominations.
Mike and Ronson will battle it out for British male solo artist, along with Jamie T, Newton Faulkner, and Richard Hawley. Lewis will face stiff competition for best British female solo artist from the likes of Bat For Lashes, Kate Nash, KT Tunstall, and PJ Harvey.
Take That is up for British group, along with Arctic Monkeys, Editors, Girls Aloud, and Kaiser Chiefs, as well as best single for the song "Shine" and best album for Beautiful World. The rest of the best album nominees are Arctic Monkeys' Favourite Worst Nightmare, Leona Lewis' Spirit, Mark Ronson's Version, and Mika's Life In Cartoon Motion.
The Brit Awards also highlight the top music from outside the UK, with Kylie Minogue, Arcade Fire, Kings of Leon, and The Eagles all nabbing two nominations apiece.
See below for a full list of nominees. Winners will be announced at a ceremony at Earls Court on February 20. The event will be broadcast on ITV.
Paul McCartney, 65, will accept the Outstanding Contribution to Music award. Sir Paul will perform Beatles and solo hits to close ceremony, which will be presented by Sharon Osbourne, with contributions from husband Ozzy.
Kylie Minogue, the Kaiser Chiefs, Mark Ronson, Rhianna and Mika will also perform at the awards show.
Brit Award nominees:
Best Male Solo Artist
Jamie T, Mark Ronson, Mika, Newton Faulkner, Richard Hawley
Best Female Solo Artist
Bat For Lashes, Kate Nash, K T Tunstall, Leona Lewis, PJ Harvey
Best Group
Arctic Monkeys, Editors, Girls Aloud, Kaiser Chiefs, Take That
Best British Album
Artic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare
Leona Lewis - Spirit
Mark Ronson - Version
Mika - Life In Cartoon Motion
Take That - Beautiful World
Best Breakthrough Act
Bat For Lashes, Kate Nash, Klaxons, Leona Lewis, Mika
Best Live Act
Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs, Klaxons, Muse, Take That
Best Single
Leona Lewis - "Bleeding Love"
Mika - "Grace Kelly"
Take That - "Shine"
Kaiser Chiefs - "Ruby"
Sugababes - "About You Now"
Mark Ronson ft Amy Winehouse - "Valerie"
Kate Nash - "Foundations"
The Hoosiers - "Worried About Ray"
James Blunt - "1973"
Mutya Buena - "Real Girl"
Best International Male Solo Artist
Bruce Springsteen, Kanye West, Michael Buble, Rufus Wainwright, Timberland
Best International Female Artist
Alicia Keys, Bjork, Feist, Kylie Minogue, Rihanna
Best International Group
Arcade Fire, The Eagles, Foo Fighters, Kings Of Leon, White Stripes
Best International Album
Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
The Eagles - Long Road Out Of Eden
Foo Fighters - Echo, Silence, Patience & Grace
Kings Of Leon - Because Of The Times
Kylie Minogue - X
Critics' Choice Award
Adele
Outstanding Contribution to Music
Sir Paul McCartney







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Oldest First | Newest FirstGood luck to all the nominees.