British Male Solo Artist:
ANTHONY AND THE JOHNSONS
IAN BROWN
JAMES BLUNT
ROBBIE WILLIAMS
WILL YOUNG
Who deserves to win? This one is tough for me. I want to say James Blunt but I only really LOVE one of his songs. Between Will and Anthony, I have to go for Anthony. His voice is so soft and beautiful and his songs really mean something. Sorry Will.
Who will win? Surely James Blunt, who has the biggest-selling album of last year, and a killer song one can hardly forget.
British Female Solo Artist:
CHARLOTTE CHURCH
KATE BUSH
KATIE MELUA
KT TUNSTALL
NATASHA BEDINGFIELD
Who Deserves to Win? Amazingly strong category. I'd rule out Natasha Bedingfield straight away, then Katie Melua, and the
n reluctantly Charlotte Church. I've made it clear how much I love Kate Bush, and I would dearly cheer if she ever wins another Brit, but if this is a prize for the year it has to go to KT Tunstall. Tunstall's album is amazing, she's great live, so if there's a woman of the year, she's it.Who will win? Probably KT Tunstall, who is well-documented to have had a GREAT year. If it isn't KT, it'll be Charlotte Church, who has grown from operatic beauty to pop diva, and had a couple of great tunes.
British Album:
COLDPLAY - X+Y
GORILLAZ - DEMON DAYS
JAMES BLUNT - BACK TO BEDLAM
KAISER CHIEFS - EMPLOYMENT
KATE BUSH - AERIAL
Who deserves to win? Kate Bush, whose comeback album is infinitely better than any of the other albums nominated. Lyrically fascinating, vocally sharp, and a ton of tonal beauty.
Who will win? Probably James Blunt again, since it's the best-selling album of 2005. He may face competition from the Kaiser Chiefs though.
British Group:
COLDPLAY
GORILLAZ
FRANZ FERDINAND
HARD-FI
KAISER CHIEFS
Who deserves to win? In a kind of a meh category, Gorillaz are my favourite. With three very respectable tunes this year, their comeback has been a triumphant one.
Who will win? Probably the Kaiser Chiefs, who have had a breakthrough year to say the least.
British Rock Act:
FRANZ FERDINAND
HARD-FI
KAISER CHIEFS
KASABIAN
OASIS
Who deserves to win? Again, not the greatest category but for rock, I'd have to say Hard-Fi, who had two excellent rock tunes out lately. Kaisers a close 2nd.
Who will win? Probably a toss up between the Chief's and Oasis. I'll go with Oasis. It's any excuse to reward them.
British Urban Act:
CRAIG DAVID
DIZZEE RASCAL
KANO
LEMAR
MS DYNAMITE
Who deserves to win? Honestly, Ms Dynamite, whose 2nd album is severely underrated, and who will always have significantly more talent than her competitors.
Who will win? Kano, as an outside win. Failing the opportunity to surprise, they may go with Lemar.
Pop Act:
JAMES BLUNT
KATIE MELUA
KELLY CLARKSON
MADONNA
WESTLIFE
Who deserves to win? Some of these I don't even class as 'pop', especially Madonna's new album. My true preference is Madge but as a 'pop' act, I'd say James Blunt, who had a brilliant pop song.
Who will win? Dare i say another Blunt win? I dare indeed.
British Breakthrough Act:
ARCTIC MONKEYS
JAMES BLUNT
KAISER CHIEFS
KT TUNSTALL
MAGIC NUMBERS
Who deserves to win? In one of the best categories, the Arctic Monkey's are the true 'breakthrough', given their enormous early success.
Who will win? The monkeys. They can't ignore the band that made the biggest selling debut album ever.
International Breakthrough Act:
ARCADE FIRE
DANIEL POWTER
JACK JOHNSON
JOHN LEGEND
THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS
Who deserves to win? The Pussycat Dolls. I don't LOVE them but they've had two number one singles. And I ADORE 'Don't Cha'. Jack Johnson is my fave but he hasn't really 'broken through' as such.
Who will win? A fierce battle between Arcade Fire (a surprise double-nominee) and John Legend (a respectable RnB choice). I'll go with Legend... just.
British Live Act:
OASIS
KT TUNSTALL
KAISER CHIEFS
COLDPLAY
FRANZ FERDINAND
Who deserves to win? KT Tunstall hands down. Her voice has so much power and attraction. Singing live she sounds so natural.
Who will win? I honestly don't know. I'm going to go with Oasis again. It helps to be loved.
British Single:
COLDPLAY - SPEED OF SOUND
JAMES BLUNT - YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL
SHAYNE WARD - THAT'S MY GOAL
SUGABABES - PUSH THE BUTTON
TONY CHRISTIE - (IS THIS THE WAY TO) AMARILLO
Who deserves to win? Definitely NOT 'That's My Goal' anyway. Do they have no shame? Just because it sells hundreds of thousands does not mean it is in any way decent. James Blunt's 'You're Beautiful' is way above any of the others.
Who will win? The Blunt again. That's 4 out of 5 I've got him for. Lol. Well it could happen.
International Male Solo Artist:
BECK
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
JACK JOHNSON
JOHN LEGEND
KANYE WEST
Who deserves to win? Weird choices in this category. Bruce Springsteen?! Hmm.. Jack Johnson deserves to win this by quite some distance.
Who will win? Surely Kanye West. There's no one else.
International Female Solo Artist:
BJORK
KELLY CLARKSON
MADONNA
MARIAH CAREY
MISSY ELLIOTT
Who deserves to win? This is officially the BEST category at these awards. A shame it's an international categ
ory though lol. I love Missy and adore Bjork, but they really weren't at their best this year. The other three were great but nobody touches Madge, who nabbed her 11th number one single in October and is likely to get another one fairly soon.
Who will win? Madonna. They won't be able to resist.
International Group:
ARCADE FIRE
THE BLACK EYED PEAS
GREEN DAY
U2
WHITE STRIPES
Who deserves to win? The Black Eyed Peas, who have proved me wrong after I hated 'Where is the Love?'
Who will win? Between the Peas and Green Day. The only 2 that have been anywhere close to prominent this year. I'll choose the Peas.
International Album:
ARCADE FIRE - FUNERAL
GREEN DAY - AMERICAN IDIOT
KANYE WEST - LATE REGISTRATION
MADONNA - CONFESSIONS ON A DANCEFLOOR
U2 - HOW TO DISMANTLE AN ATOMIC BOMB
Who deserves to win? MADONNA. Her best album since Ray of Light. A triumph.
Who will win? I think Madge will, but it could go to Kanye.
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