February 23, 2011 10:45

Laura Marling wins Shockwaves NME Awards Best Solo Artist honour

Florence Welch and Kanye West were also nominated

Photo Gallery: Laura Marling
Photo: Sonia Melot

Laura Marling has won the Best Solo Artist award at the Shockwaves NME Awards tonight (February 23).

The trophy was presented to her at the O2 Academy Brixton by Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart of The Kills.

The other nominees were Florence And The Machine's Florence Welch, Frank Turner, Kanye West and Paul Weller.

Last year Jamie T won the award.

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