George The Poet, James Bay and Years and Years have been revealed as the nominees for the 2015 Brits Critics' Choice Award, which will be announced on December 4.
The award is open to artists who are signed to a label and are set to release their debut album in 2015. Over 100 artists from a variety of music genres were entered into the category, with the final three being by a panel of music industry and media experts, such as music editors of national newspapers, music and lifestyle magazines and music websites, plus the heads of music at major radio and music TV stations.
George The Poet said: “I feel privileged to have been shortlisted for the Brits Critics’ Choice Award. I always dreamed of reaching people and this nomination shows me that I’m on track."
James Bay: “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.”
Years and Years: "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.”
Past winners of the Critics’ Choice Award include Adele (2008), Ellie Goulding (2010), Emeli Sandé (2012) and last year's winner, Sam Smith.
The Brit Awards 2015 will be presented by Ant and Dec and takes place on February 25, 2015 at The O2 Arena in London and will be shown on ITV.
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