The list of nominees for the upcoming Brit Awards is in and includes some of the artists we’ve been listening to all year long. Adele and Ed Sheeran are leading the way with four nominations each, with the British rappers Dave and Little Simz keeping them company.
These four artists will clash in two of the night’s leading categories—the artists of the year and album of the year—where they’ll be joined by Sam Fender. Adele is in the running with her fourth studio album 30, while Sheeran scored his nod with his latest LP Equals.
Sheeran’s “Bad Habits” and Adele’s “Easy on Me” are also in the running for the song of the year award, but it won’t be an easy fight. This category includes a total of 15 contenders, including “Cold Heart” by Elton John and Dua Lipa and “Clash” by Dave and Stormzy.
When it comes to the international categories, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, and Olivia Rodrigo are leading the way with two nominations each, including the international artist of the year and best international song.
The Brit Awards are coming back to London’s O2 Arena on February 8th, 2022, with Mo Gilligan serving as a host. This marks the first ceremony to take place after the Brits announced the introduction of gender-neutral categories last year.
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
