Tuesday January 16, 2006 the Brit Award nominations were announced. The awards will be presented Wednesday, February 14 and televised live for the first time since 1989.
Nominations are presented in 12 categories. This year a lifetime achievement award will be given to Oasis.
Nominees
British Male Solo Artist
- James Morrison
- Jarvis Cocker
- Lemar
- Paolo Nutini
- Thom Yorke
British Female Solo Artist
- Amy Winehouse
- Corinne Bailey Rae
- Jamelia
- Lily Allen
- Nerina Pallot
British Group
- Arctic Monkeys
- Kasabian
- Muse
- Razorlight
- Snow Patrol
British Album
- Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
- Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
- Lily Allen - Alright, Still
- Muse - Black Holes and Revelations
- Snow Patrol - Eyes Open
British Single
- The Feeling - "Fill My Little World"
- Razorlight - "America"
- Snow Patrol - "Chasing Cars"
- Take That - "Patience"
- Will Young - "All Time Love"
British Breakthrough Act
- Corinne Bailey Rae
- The Fratellis
- James Morrison
- The Kooks
- Lily Allen
- George Michael
- Guillemots
- Kasabian
- Muse
- Robbie Williams
International Male Solo Artist
- Beck
- Bob Dylan
- Damien Rice
- Jack Johnson
- Justin Timberlake
International Female Solo Artist
- Beyonce
- Cat Power
- Christina Aguilera
- Nelly Furtado
- Pink
International Group
- The Flaming Lips
- Gnarls Barkley
- The Killers
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Scissor Sisters
International Album
- Bob Dylan - Modern Times
- Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere
- Justin Timberlake - FutureSex / LoveSounds
- The Killers - Sam's Town
- Scissor Sisters - Ta-Dah
International Breakthrough Act
- Gnarls Barkley
- Orson
- The Raconteurs
- Ray Lamontagne
- Wolfmother
