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Rappers Dave and Little Simz also received four
nominations for the awards, in a list that saw Britain's annual
pop music honours dispensing of male and female categories.
Organisers said last month they were introducing gender-neutral
awards for local and international artists, with performers now
in the running for artist of the year or international artist of
the year.
British songstress Adele, who has topped charts around the world
with her comeback album "30," secured four nods, including
nominations for best album, best artist and best song for "Easy
On Me".
She faces competition in the best album and artist categories
from singer-songwriter Sam Fender.
In the international artist category, Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo,
Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X are each nominated for two awards
and all are up against Taylor Swift.
Next year's BRITs, the 42nd edition of the awards show, also
sees the introduction of four genre awards: alternative/rock
act, hip-hop/grime/rap act, dance act and pop/R'n'B act.
Organisers have already announced newcomer Holly Humberstone as
the winner of the Rising Star award.
The BRITs will take place on Feb. 8 in London.
(Reporting by Edward Baran; Editing by David Gregorio)
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