American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is about to be feted at the upcoming Brit Awards 2021 the place she is going to obtain the worldwide icon award. On Tuesday (May 11), she is going to grow to be the primary feminine artiste and the primary non-English artiste to obtain what the British characterise as their highest accolade.
Previously, solely three singers- Elton John in 2014, David Bowie in 2016 and Robbie Williams in 2017- have obtained the award.
According to the organisers of the awards, the 31-year-old will likely be honoured with the worldwide icon award in “recognition for her immense impact on music across the world and incredible repertoire and achievements to date.”
According to a Brit award assertion, the US singer has highlighted many points, together with her work selling acceptance of the LGBTQ neighborhood for which she was additionally applauded.
In reality, Swift might go away the occasion with two awards as she can be nominated within the International Female Solo Artist class which is her sixth Brit award nomination. Previously, she had gained the award on this class in 2015. This yr, her different opponents are American artists Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Cardi B and Miley Cyrus.
Meanwhile, JHUS, Jessie Ware and Dua Lipa have been nominated for greatest album, and Biffy Clyro and The 1975 will likely be competing in one of the best British group class.
The award ceremony this yr will likely be organised at O2 Arena in London.
According to Billboard, the worldwide icon is the one feminine artiste within the twenty first century to get seven high studio albums on the Official UK Albums chart. The Official Charts Company additionally claims that Swift is the UK’s top-selling artiste of 2021. Her 17 songs have been on high 10 hits on the Official UK Singles chart. Look What You Made Me Do remained at the primary place on the chart in 2017. Last month she scored her seventh UK No 1 album along with her model of Fearless.
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