The Brit Awards are just two months away, and we finally know who’ll be in the running for this prestigious award. Adele and Ed Sheeran are leading the way with four nominations each, joined by the British rappers Dave and Little Simz.
The four of them will all be competing for two of the ceremony’s biggest awardsùthe artists of the year and album of the year—with Sam Fender joining them in both. Adele scored her nomination with her latest LP 30, while Sheeran is competing with his new album Equals AKA =.
Sheeran’s “Bad Habits” and Adele’s “Easy on Me” are also in the running for the song of the year, but they’ll have to face some tough competition to get their hands on this trophy. The category features a total of 15 songs, including “Cold Heart” by Elton John and Dua Lipa and “Clash” by Dave and Stormzy.
What set the upcoming Brit Awards apart is the introduction of gender-neutral categories. Back in November last year, it’s been announced that the gendered categories will be removed from all future ceremonies, leading to the introduction of the British artist of the year award.
We’ll see who’ll come out victorious at this historic ceremony on February 8th, 2022, when the Brit Awards are set to take place at the O2 Arena.
FULL LIST OF NOMINATIONS FOR 2022 BRIT AWARDS:
Album of the year
Adele – 30
Dave – We’re All Alone In This Together
Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
Sam Fender – Seventeen Going Under
Artist of the Year
Adele
Dave
Ed Sheeran
Little Simz
Sam Fender
Best group
Coldplay
D-Block Europe
Little Mix
London Grammar
Wolf Alice
Song of the Year
A1 & J1 – Latest Trends
Adele – Easy On Me
Anne-Marie, KSI & Digital Farm Animals – Don’t Play
Becky Hill & David Guetta – Remember
Central Cee – Obsessed With You
Dave ft Stormzy – Clash
Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
Elton John & Dua Lipa – Cold Heart (Pnau Mix)
Glass Animals – Heat Waves
Joel Corry, Raye & David Guetta – Bed
KSI – Holiday
Nathan & 220Kid & Billen Ted – Wellerman
Riton, Nightcrawlers & Mufasa – Friday
Tion Wayne & Russ Millions – Body
Tom Grennan – Little Bit Of Love
Best new artist
Central Cee
Griff
Joy Crookes
Little Simz
Self Esteem
Best international artist
Billie Eilish
Doja Cat
Lil Nas X
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
Best international group
Abba
BTS
Maneskin
Silk Sonic
War On Drugs
Best international song
ATB / Topic / A7S – Your Love (9PM)
Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever
Ckay – Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)
Doja Cat ft SZA – Kiss Me More
Drake ft Lil Baby – Girls Want Girls
Galantis, David Guetta & Little Mix – Heartbreak Anthem
Jonasu – Black Magic
Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber – Stay
Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
Lil TJ & 6lack – Calling My Phone
Maneskin – I Wanna Be Your Slave
Olivia Rodrigo – Good 4U
Polo G – Rapstar
Tiesto – The Business
The Weeknd – Save Your Tears
Brits Rising Star
Holly Humberstone – Winner
Bree Runway
Lola Young
Best dance
Becky Hill
Calvin Harris
Fred Again
Joel Corry
Raye
Best rock/alternative
Coldplay
Glass Animals
Sam Fender
Tom Grennan
Wolf Alice
Best pop/R&B
Adele
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
Griff
Joy Crookes
Best hip-hop/grime/rap
AJ Tracey
Central Cee
Dave
Ghetts
Little Simz
