British singer and songwriter Charli XCX dominated the Brit Aards Music Awards awards on Saturday in the London O2 Arena, with a total of five prestigious awards. A total of 70 performers in 14 competition categories were nominated, TASR writes according to DPA and Reuters reports.
Thirty -two Charli XCX has won awards In the categories of artist of the year, dance artist, album of the year for the work of brother or song of the year for the song Guessthat she sang along with the American star Billie Eilish. In addition, she awarded the composer of the year, which was announced during the week.
“I have always felt like an outsider in this industry, but especially in the British music industry, and that’s why it’s really nice that I was appreciated for this album,” Charli XCX said when receiving the price. “I would like to share it with all the artists who have ever felt they had to make compromises to be recognized and to experience their moment in the limelight. I think I’m living proof that it may take a long time … but you don’t have to compromise in your vision, “ The singer stressed.
Charli XCX released her debut studio album in 2013. Brother is her sixth album, Reuters recalls. The group of the year became a jazz quintet Ezra Collective. This success was “possible thanks to great youth clubs, great teachers and great schools that support young people playing music”said the drummer of the band Femi Koleoso in one of several thanks.
At the ceremony, she also honored the deceased singer of the group One Direction Liam Payn, who died last October after falling from the balcony of the hotel room On the third floor in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Reuters says.
TASR brings a complete list of winners:
Album of the Year – Charli XCX – “Brother”
Song of the Year -Charli XCX/Billie Eilish – “Guess”
The best new artist -The Last Dinner Party
Group of the Year – Ezra Collective
International Artist of the Year – Chappell Roan
International Group of the Year-Fontains DC
International Song of the Year – Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”
Alternative/rock artist – Sam Fender
Dance performer – Charli XCX
Hiphop/grime/rap performer – Stormzy
Pop performer – Jade Thirlwall
ATTRAINING THE STAR – Myles Smith
Composer of the Year (declared earlier) – Charli XCX
Producer of the year (declared earlier) – AG Cook
Global success (declared earlier) – Sabrina Carpenter
