February 20, 2008 21:19
Kate Nash wins Best British Female award at the Brits
London singer/songwriter wins the gong in her hometown
Kate Nash won the Best British Female award at the Brit Awards 2008 tonight (February 20) in London.
Nash beat off competition from the likes of KT Tunstall and Leona Lewis
“This is really surreal,” she said as she accepted the award from actor James Nesbitt, before thanking her family for their support, as well as her management and other people who had helped her career.
Nash gave a shout out to the Brits School, which she graduated from, along with the likes of Amy Winehouse and members of The Kooks, before praising her fellow nominees for their individuality which proves that "female is not a genre".
Bat For Lashes, PJ Harvey, Leona Lewis and KT Tunstall were also nominated for the award.
Kate Nash is now set to hit the road on the US NME Awards Tour which kicks off in April.
To get the full Brit Award results just click on the categories below:
Best British Live Act
Critics' Choice Award
British Breakthrough Act
Best International Male
Best British Male
Best International Female
Best International Group
Best International Album
Best British Band
Best British Single
Best British Album
Outstanding Contribution To Music Award
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