Overview

• RAYE has made Brit awards history by becoming the first artist to score seven nominations in a single year, including two for song of the year, and nominations in the artist, pop and R&B categories.
• RAYE's album 'My 21st Century Blues' is nominated for album of the year, and has been critically acclaimed for its ambitious blend of pop, deep house, hip-hop, funk, R&B and power balladry.
• Central Cee and J Hus have each earned four nominations, while Little Simz and Dave have each earned three.
• The Brit awards have increased the number of nominees for both artist of the year and international artist of the year from five to 10, aiming to improve representation and inclusion.
• The awards are scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 2, at The 02 Arena in London.