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Adele, Dave and Ed Sheeran lead Brit Awards nominations 2022 as gendered categories scrapped for first time
Adele released her first album in six years (Picture: Getty Images)
The nominations for the 2022 Brit Awards have officially been announced, with Adele, Dave and Ed Sheeran leading the stars.
Britain’s biggest night in music is back, and it should be an absolutely huge one this year after we’ve had a spectacular year in music.
Of course, Adele has received plenty of nods, after she released her first album in six years, the record-breaking 30.
Dave has also been recognised for his incredible work on his album We’re All Alone In This Together.
Meanwhile, Ed also saw huge success with his latest album, = (Equals), with the star landing a fair few nominations.
Up for the coveted artist of the year prize are Adele, Dave, and Ed, along with Little Simz and Sam Fender.
Dave has had an incredible year (Picture: Getty Images)
The same nominees have received nods for the Mastercard album of the year category.
Stars including KSI and Maneskin have also received their first ever nominations.
The YouTube star-turned-rapper said: ‘I am grateful to my entire team and share these nominations with them and all the amazing creatives involved, as well as BMG and Atlantic and everyone else who played any role supporting me and my music.
Ed also received plenty of nods after the release of his latest album (Picture: Getty Images)
‘Most of all to the fans!! I love you guys and wouldn’t be here without you. These nominations are ours!! We come a long way together and it’s only the beginning.’
Eurovision stars Maneskin added: ‘We are overjoyed with the news that we have received our first BRIT nominations today. It has been such a phenomenal year for us, but one that we’ve been working toward from the moment we started playing together on the streets of Rome as teenagers.’
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It’s a huge night for female artists, as the 2022 Brits will now feature the most female nominees in a decade.
The 2022 ceremony will be hosted by comic Mo Gilligan and, for the first time, will featured non-gendered categories after musicians including Sam Smith called for the change.
Brit Award nominations 2022
Album of the year
Adele – 30
Dave – We’re All Alone In This Together
Ed Sheeran – =
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
Producer of the year
Announced in January 2022
Songwriter of the year
Announced in January 2022
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