February 14, 2007 21:00
Amy Winehouse wins British Female Solo Artist BRIT
Plus Nelly Furtado wins International Female Solo Artist
Photo Gallery: Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse has won the BRIT for Best Female Solo Artist at the ceremony in Earl's Court tonight (February 14).
She was presented with the award by Radio 1's Jo Whiley, declaring "I'm just happy my mum and dad are here" as she accepted the prize.
The full nominations were:
Amy Winehouse
Corinne Bailey Rae
Jamelia
Lily Allen
Nerina Pallot
Meanwhile, Nelly Furtado has won the BRIT for International Female Solo Artist. Kaiser Chiefs singer Ricky Wilson presented the award.
"Yeah! I finally got a BRIT," she told the audience. "I've always wanted to be here since I saw all the greats like Oasis and Blur... All my favourite bands are from here!"
The full nominations were:
Beyonce
Cat Power
Christina Aguilera
Nelly Furtado
Pink
To see the full winners of this year’s awards which saw Arctic Monkeys and The Killers lead the way just click on the links below:
British Live Act
British And International Breakthrough
British and International Male Solo
British and International Female Solo
British Group
International Album
International Group
British Single
British Album
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- Previous: James Morrison wins BRIT for British Male Solo Artist
- Next: Arctic Monkeys wins BRIT for British Group
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