Years & Years, James Bay and George The Poet in the running for BRIT Critics' Choice Award
This year's shortlist for the BRIT Critics' Choice Award have been revealed. Years & Years, James Bay and George The Poet will all by vying for the gong.
Speaking about the nod, James Bay said "I still can't believe it. As much as I hoped, being nominated for the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award is not something I ever imagined would actually happen. What a huge honour.”
George The Poet continued, saying he "feels privileged to have been shortlisted" and that he'd "always dreamed of reaching people", with Years & Years finally adding: "Having grown up watching the BRITs we're unbelievably honoured and to be honest quite overwhelmed to be included in the Critics’ Choice Award. We're so grateful to be making music and having this sort of recognition is crazy and ridiculous and nuts in a really good way. Thanks BRITs!“
The BRIT Awards 2015 (with MasterCard) take place 25 February at The O2.
Past winners include the likes of Jessie J, Tom Odell and Adele.
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