Duffy, Coldplay dominate Brit Awards nominations
by The Associated Press on Jan. 21, 2009, under Calendar, Nation/World, Special
Coldplay lead Singer Chris Martin performs at the American Music Awards in November 2008 in Los Angeles.
LONDON – Soul singer Duffy and Coldplay dominate the nominations for Britain’s prestigious music awards.
Coldplay’s first album in three years, “Viva La Vida” and Duffy’s “Rockferry” are both nominated for the title of best British album at the Brit Awards.
Coldplay will also compete with Elbow, Girls Aloud, Radiohead and revived boyband Take That for the title of best British Group.
Kayne West, Beyonce and Kings of Leon are nominated for the international categories.
The Brit Awards are the British equivalent of the Grammys and the nominations were announced Tuesday. The winners will be announced in London on Feb. 18.
Most winners are selected by a vote of over 1,000 industry members and include representatives from record companies, retailers and disc jockeys.
Welsh singer and songwriter Duffy arrives at the Cannes festival palace to take part in the NRJ awards ceremony on Jan. 17, 2009, in Cannes, southern France.
