April 24, 2008 8:00

Kate Nash named Best International Solo Artist at NME Awards USA

'Foundations' singer is honoured at the Los Angeles ceremony

Kate Nash has won Best International Indie/Alternative Solo Artist at the NME Awards USA at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles tonight (April 23).

The London singer was unable to pick up her award, voted by NME.COM’s US users, in person because she is currently on the road the US NME Awards Tour.

The other nominees were:

Feist
MIA
Jamie T
Amy Winehouse

With the British NME Awards already a key event on the global music scene, this year marks the launch of the NME Awards in north America.

For more on the NME Awards USA, including the 2008 winners list, go to NME.COM/awardsusa.

Meanwhile, to watch a live stream from the ceremony head to NME’s Myspace page at Myspace.com/nmemagazine.