Adele receives Critics' Choice award at the Brits
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Singer presented with the new award for 2008
Adele received the brand new Critics’ Choice Award tonight (February 20) at the Brit Awards 2008.
It had been announced previous to the evening that Adele would win the award, which is new for 2008.
Singer Will Young presented the gong to Adele, explaining that the award was for the artist select critics believe will break-through in 2008.
“Hiya,” said Adele, as she accepted the award. “It’s so nice to be here. This has been going on for like, three months.” She thanked her friends and family and the critics who voted for her, as well as Jamie T and Jack Penate.
To get the full Brit Award results just click on the categories below:
Best British Live Act
British Breakthrough Act
Best International Male
Best British Male
Best International Female
Best International Group
Best British Female
Best International Album
Best British Band
Best British Single
Best British Album
Outstanding Contribution To Music Award
Keep checking NME.COM throughout the evening for the latest from the Brit Awards 2008.
The Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 are coming soon – and it’s time to have your say. Vote now by heading to NME.COM/awardsvote and you could win VIP tickets to the ceremony, which takes place in London on February 28.
It had been announced previous to the evening that Adele would win the award, which is new for 2008.
Singer Will Young presented the gong to Adele, explaining that the award was for the artist select critics believe will break-through in 2008.
“Hiya,” said Adele, as she accepted the award. “It’s so nice to be here. This has been going on for like, three months.” She thanked her friends and family and the critics who voted for her, as well as Jamie T and Jack Penate.
To get the full Brit Award results just click on the categories below:
Best British Live Act
British Breakthrough Act
Best International Male
Best British Male
Best International Female
Best International Group
Best British Female
Best International Album
Best British Band
Best British Single
Best British Album
Outstanding Contribution To Music Award
Keep checking NME.COM throughout the evening for the latest from the Brit Awards 2008.
The Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 are coming soon – and it’s time to have your say. Vote now by heading to NME.COM/awardsvote and you could win VIP tickets to the ceremony, which takes place in London on February 28.
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