As much as I'm not her biggest fan Rita Ora had a great year last year and deserved to be nominated for best female over Amy who although I am a fan of does not deserved to be nominated.
Very underwhelmed by all of this. Rita Ora, although not the most credible of artists has had a stellar year, which hasn't really been reflected here. And no Cheryl or Little Mix or even One Direction in the Best Single category but they do have Alex Clare!? Hmm. They are obviously trying to fine tune what they think music should be sounding like in 2013.
The best single category is nearly always based on the highest sellers. Little Mix, 1D and even Cheryl, who although had a good first week sales (James Arthur being the fastest seller), didn't sell as many copies overall compared to the other nominees.
All of the best single nominations are in the top 30 best sellers of 2012. Little Mix, Cheryl and 1D aren't in that list.
It would have been unfair if they had received a nod ahead of the likes of Alex Clare who actually sold more (557,000 copies last year and was the 18th biggest seller).
Personally, as much as he gets a lot of stick, I'm happy that Olly has received two nominations because he's done really well this year. I don't think he has a chance of winning though
Love Amy but really, no new album from her apart from the boxset they released of hers. I mean the Lioness album came out in 2011 so she should of been nominated last year. Seems like a waste of a nomination really for someone who hasn't released no new material. Marina or Ellie would of deserved it a little bit more.
Very happy about Jessie Ware. I could see her doing a "laura marling" and taking home Best Female, despite being the least successful among her rivals.
For some reason, despite her many nominations, i do not think Emeli sande will be the big winner of the night. Just an inkling
Really happy Paloma Faith is up for 2 - didn't expect her to be nominated for best album! Shame Ellie is not nominated - and where is P!nk for international female??
Really bizarre nominations this year - they should do more awards so more acts aren't shunned. What were they were thinking having Amy Winehouse nominated for best female and Richard Hawley nominated for best male over Jake Bugg, Labrinth and even Robbie...very bizarre
they should do more awards so more acts aren't shunned. What were they were thinking having Amy Winehouse nominated for best female and Richard Hawley nominated for best male over Jake Bugg, Labrinth and even Robbie...very bizarre
I agree. There should bring back the international album category too. Or just open the album category to everyone and have 10 nominees, like the best picture Oscar.
Who I'd like to win:
British Male Solo Artist
Calvin Harris
British Female Solo Artist
Emeli Sande
British Group
Muse
British Live Act
Coldplay
British Breakthrough Act
Rita Ora
International Group
Fun
International Male Solo Artist
Frank Ocean
International Female Solo Artist
Taylor Swift
British Single
Coldplay & Rihanna - Princess of China
WTF at Amy Winehouse being nominated. Her posthumous album was released in 2011 so if they were to nominate her surely it would have been for the 2012 awards?
Just bizarre. By that logic lets nominate Whitney Houston for Best International Female. :rolleyes:
No Pink or Nicki Minaj for International Female. Hopefully Rihanna doesn't win that award for the 3rd time. :rolleyes:
British Male Solo Artist
Ben Howard Calvin Harris Olly Murs
Plan B
Richard Hawley
British Female Solo Artist
Amy Winehouse
Bat for Lashes Emeli Sande
Jessie Ware
Paloma Faith
British Group
alt J Mumford And Sons Muse
One Direction
The xx
British Live Act Coldplay
Mumford And Sons Muse
Rolling Stones
The Real Vaccines
British Breakthrough Act
alt J
Ben Howard
Jake Bugg Jessie Ware Rita Ora
International Group
Alabama Shakes
The Black Keys
Fun
The Killers The Script
International Male Solo Artist
Springsteen
Frank Ocean
Gotye Michael Buble
Jack White
International Female Solo Artist
Alicia Keys
Cat Power Lana Del Rey
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Special Recognition Award Winner
War Child UK
Critics' Choice Award winner
Tom Peter Odell
British Single
Adele - Skyfall
Alex Clare - Too Close
Coldplay & Rihanna - Princess of China
Dj Fresh ft Rita Ora Hot Right Now Emeli Sande - Next To Me
Florence and the Machine - Spectrum
James Arthur - Impossible
Jessie J - Domino
Rizzle Kicks - Mama Do The Hump
Labrinth ft Emeli Sande - Beneath Your Beautiful
Robbie Williams - Candy
Olly Murs ft Flo Rida - Troublemaker
Rita Ora ft Tinie Tempah - R.I.P
Stooshe - Black Heart
Rudimental ft John Newman -Feel The Love
MasterCard British Album of the Year
Alt j Emeli Sande
Mumford And Sons
Paloma Faith
Plan B
The Brits are generally a joke and just used to push sales but I've gotta say I'm happy Amy's nominated after the joke of a tribute they gave her last year. Technically, her song with Nas, Cherrywine, released this year which may be why she's eligible. Oh well, she shits over the others nominated in the category (with the exception of Bat For Lashes) so I hope she gets it.
Congratulations to any females not nominated. You are offically worse than an 18 month old stuff. A junkie stiff at that.
Give yourselves a big round of applause.
British Male Solo Artist
Ben Howard
Calvin Harris -
Olly Murs - WANT & THINK
Plan B
Richard Hawley
British Female Solo Artist
Amy Winehouse - THINK
Bat for Lashes
Emeli Sande - WANT
Jessie Ware
Paloma Faith
British Group
alt J
Mumford And Sons
Muse - WANT
One Direction - THINK
The xx
British Live Act
Coldplay - WANT & THINK
Mumford And Sons
Muse
Rolling Stones
The Real Vaccines
British Breakthrough Act
alt J
Ben Howard
Jake Bugg - THINK
Jessie Ware
Rita Ora - WANT
International Group
Alabama Shakes
The Black Keys
Fun
The Killers
The Script - WANT & THINK
International Male Solo Artist
Springsteen
Frank Ocean - WANT
Gotye
Michael Buble - THINK
Jack White
International Female Solo Artist
Alicia Keys
Cat Power
Lana Del Rey - THINK
Rihanna - WANT
Taylor Swift
Special Recognition Award Winner
War Child UK
Critics' Choice Award winner
Tom Peter Odell
British Single
Adele - Skyfall - THINK Alex Clare - Too Close
Coldplay & Rihanna - Princess of China
Dj Fresh ft Rita Ora Hot Right Now
Emeli Sande - Next To Me
Florence and the Machine - Spectrum
James Arthur - Impossible
Jessie J - Domino
Rizzle Kicks - Mama Do The Hump
Labrinth ft Emeli Sande - Beneath Your Beautiful
Robbie Williams - Candy
Olly Murs ft Flo Rida - Troublemaker
Rita Ora ft Tinie Tempah - R.I.P - WANT
Stooshe - Black Heart
Rudimental ft John Newman -Feel The Love
MasterCard British Album of the Year
Alt j
Emeli Sande - WANT & THINK
Mumford And Sons
Paloma Faith
Plan B
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I think to properly reflect how 2012 was for music, it would be wrong if Emeli Sande didn't win at least two awards. Love her or hate her, she is THE star of 2012 music-wise.
Other than that I don't really feel too passionate about any of them. I'd love Rita Ora to win something but I don't think she will (even though she deserves it for similar reasons to Emeli)
Once again, so many poor names in there, it in no way reflects the vast range of quality British artists out there, I'm thinking in the world of blues and roots and folk etc...this is like the Smash Hits awards used to be, just there for pop acts.
I know they don't do Lifetime Achievement any more but until they bring that back and give the accolade to Iron Maiden, the whole awards are null and void and without any merit. Maiden are one of the biggest UK bands of all time, they have influenced thousands of bands and have millions of fans across every country worldwide. THAT is what deserves an award, not having a couple of pop hits!
Very underwhelmed by all of this. Rita Ora, although not the most credible of artists has had a stellar year, which hasn't really been reflected here. And no Cheryl or Little Mix or even One Direction in the Best Single category but they do have Alex Clare!? Hmm. They are obviously trying to fine tune what they think music should be sounding like in 2013.
Dude, that song went double platinum here in the US. Alex Clare did it big. It's a much more memorable and enjoyable song than 1Ds or Cher Lloyds singles. If those hadn't been played to death we probably wouldn't remember them. Speaking from a US pov of course, too close had no radio play at all and was only on a commercial for high speed Internet. It impacted that many people to buy it from a 30 second commercial which you see maybe once every couple days if you just happen to be watching tv. That's HUGE!!!
No Cheryl, Girls Aloud, Marina or Little Mix? What an absolute joke. I would have loved to have seen Cher Lloyd nominated too but I understand that she hasn't done much here anyway...
The only catorgery I am even slightly excited for is International Female... Lana Del Rey for the win!
I swear the Brits try and find the most bizarre name and pull them out a hat.
For me, I am incredibly underwhelmed once again. Amy Winehouse was incredibly talented but why is she nominated years after her last studio album? Alt-J? i don't even know.
No Cheryl, Girls Aloud, Marina or Little Mix? What an absolute joke. I would have loved to have seen Cher Lloyd nominated too but I understand that she hasn't done much here anyway...
The only catorgery I am even slightly excited for is International Female... Lana Del Rey for the win!
I swear the Brits try and find the most bizarre name and pull them out a hat.
For me, I am incredibly underwhelmed once again. Amy Winehouse was incredibly talented but why is she nominated years after her last studio album? Alt-J? i don't even know.
No. It's not a joke... you're in need of a reality check. The only girls aloud related song that made any impact was Cheryls CMN. Yet it only made it to 34 on the biggest selling singles of the year.
And Little Mix are even lower!
They are not big artists....popularity is based on being plastered across the tabloids.
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They ditched that last year.
The best single category is nearly always based on the highest sellers. Little Mix, 1D and even Cheryl, who although had a good first week sales (James Arthur being the fastest seller), didn't sell as many copies overall compared to the other nominees.
All of the best single nominations are in the top 30 best sellers of 2012. Little Mix, Cheryl and 1D aren't in that list.
It would have been unfair if they had received a nod ahead of the likes of Alex Clare who actually sold more (557,000 copies last year and was the 18th biggest seller).
Personally, as much as he gets a lot of stick, I'm happy that Olly has received two nominations because he's done really well this year. I don't think he has a chance of winning though
I hope Spectrum wins best single.
Very happy about Jessie Ware. I could see her doing a "laura marling" and taking home Best Female, despite being the least successful among her rivals.
For some reason, despite her many nominations, i do not think Emeli sande will be the big winner of the night. Just an inkling
I agree. There should bring back the international album category too. Or just open the album category to everyone and have 10 nominees, like the best picture Oscar.
Who I'd like to win:
British Male Solo Artist
Calvin Harris
British Female Solo Artist
Emeli Sande
British Group
Muse
British Live Act
Coldplay
British Breakthrough Act
Rita Ora
International Group
Fun
International Male Solo Artist
Frank Ocean
International Female Solo Artist
Taylor Swift
British Single
Coldplay & Rihanna - Princess of China
MasterCard British Album of the Year
Emeli Sande
Just bizarre. By that logic lets nominate Whitney Houston for Best International Female. :rolleyes:
No Pink or Nicki Minaj for International Female.
Underline = Who I think will
Give yourselves a big round of applause.
Ben Howard
Calvin Harris -
Olly Murs - WANT & THINK
Plan B
Richard Hawley
British Female Solo Artist
Amy Winehouse - THINK
Bat for Lashes
Emeli Sande - WANT
Jessie Ware
Paloma Faith
British Group
alt J
Mumford And Sons
Muse - WANT
One Direction - THINK
The xx
British Live Act
Coldplay - WANT & THINK
Mumford And Sons
Muse
Rolling Stones
The Real Vaccines
British Breakthrough Act
alt J
Ben Howard
Jake Bugg - THINK
Jessie Ware
Rita Ora - WANT
International Group
Alabama Shakes
The Black Keys
Fun
The Killers
The Script - WANT & THINK
International Male Solo Artist
Springsteen
Frank Ocean - WANT
Gotye
Michael Buble - THINK
Jack White
International Female Solo Artist
Alicia Keys
Cat Power
Lana Del Rey - THINK
Rihanna - WANT
Taylor Swift
Special Recognition Award Winner
War Child UK
Critics' Choice Award winner
Tom Peter Odell
British Single
Adele - Skyfall - THINK
Alex Clare - Too Close
Coldplay & Rihanna - Princess of China
Dj Fresh ft Rita Ora Hot Right Now
Emeli Sande - Next To Me
Florence and the Machine - Spectrum
James Arthur - Impossible
Jessie J - Domino
Rizzle Kicks - Mama Do The Hump
Labrinth ft Emeli Sande - Beneath Your Beautiful
Robbie Williams - Candy
Olly Murs ft Flo Rida - Troublemaker
Rita Ora ft Tinie Tempah - R.I.P - WANT
Stooshe - Black Heart
Rudimental ft John Newman -Feel The Love
MasterCard British Album of the Year
Alt j
Emeli Sande - WANT & THINK
Mumford And Sons
Paloma Faith
Plan B
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I think to properly reflect how 2012 was for music, it would be wrong if Emeli Sande didn't win at least two awards. Love her or hate her, she is THE star of 2012 music-wise.
Other than that I don't really feel too passionate about any of them. I'd love Rita Ora to win something but I don't think she will (even though she deserves it for similar reasons to Emeli)
I know they don't do Lifetime Achievement any more but until they bring that back and give the accolade to Iron Maiden, the whole awards are null and void and without any merit. Maiden are one of the biggest UK bands of all time, they have influenced thousands of bands and have millions of fans across every country worldwide. THAT is what deserves an award, not having a couple of pop hits!
I am amazed that people seem to think that One Direction has a chance of winning... and I like them. Unless it's voted by the fans?
Good to see Cat Power nominated, she looks out of place among all the pop pap in that category through
Dude, that song went double platinum here in the US. Alex Clare did it big. It's a much more memorable and enjoyable song than 1Ds or Cher Lloyds singles. If those hadn't been played to death we probably wouldn't remember them. Speaking from a US pov of course, too close had no radio play at all and was only on a commercial for high speed Internet. It impacted that many people to buy it from a 30 second commercial which you see maybe once every couple days if you just happen to be watching tv. That's HUGE!!!
The only catorgery I am even slightly excited for is International Female... Lana Del Rey for the win!
I swear the Brits try and find the most bizarre name and pull them out a hat.
For me, I am incredibly underwhelmed once again. Amy Winehouse was incredibly talented but why is she nominated years after her last studio album? Alt-J? i don't even know.
No. It's not a joke... you're in need of a reality check. The only girls aloud related song that made any impact was Cheryls CMN. Yet it only made it to 34 on the biggest selling singles of the year.
And Little Mix are even lower!
They are not big artists....popularity is based on being plastered across the tabloids.