Thanks to the global pandemic, the BRIT awards got pushed from their signature February event to 11 May 2021, and will be held at London’s O2 Arena. The nomination list was announced via a live streamed online show by BBC Radio 1’s host, Nick Grimshaw and BRIT’s Rising Star winner, Griff.
Making dreams come true and creating history once again, BTS became the first Korean music artists to be nominated for a BRIT award. On the other hand, Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Celeste and Joel Corry lead this year’s list with three nominations, each.
.@grimmers and his co-host @wiffygriffy reveal all the nominees for The BRIT Awards 2021! 💫 #BRITs https://t.co/dRkKgfg415
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) March 31, 2021
Here is the list of the BRIT award nominees, let’s see who takes the award home. Have a look:
1.Female Solo Artist
Arlo Parks
Celeste
Dua Lipa
Jessie Ware
Lianne La Havas
2.Male Solo Artist
AJ Tracey
Headie One
J Hus
Joel Corry
Yungblud
3.British Group
Bicep
Yungblud
Little Mix
The 1975
Young T & Bugsey
4.Breakthrough Act
Arlo Parks
Bicep
Celeste
Joel Corry
Young T & Bugsey
5.Single of the Year
220 Kid with Gracey – ‘Don’t Need Love’
Aitch x AJ Tracey feat Tay Keith – ‘Rain’
Dua Lipa – ‘Physical’
Harry Styles – ‘Watermelon Sugar’
Headie One feat AJ Tracey and Stormzy – ‘Ain’t It Different’
Joel Corry x MNEK – ‘Head and Heart’
Nathan Dawe x KSI – ‘Lighter’
Regard and Raye – ‘Secrets’
S1mba feat DTG – ‘Rover’
Young T & Bugsey feat Headie One – ‘Don’t Rush’
6.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?’
7.International Female Solo Artist
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish
Cardi B
Miley Cyrus
Taylor Swift
8.International Male Solo Artist
Bruce Springsteen
Burna Boy
Childish Gambino
Tame Impala
The Weeknd
9.International Group
BTS
Fontaines DC
Foo Fighters
Haim
Run the Jewels