Duffy - Rockferry - Best British Album

Rockferry is the debut album from Welsh singer/songwriter Duffy. Written and produced in collaboration with Bernard Butler, the album is a stunning showcase for her voice, which brings to mind such great singers as Dusty Springfield, Lulu and Sandie Shaw. The hit singles 'Rockferry', 'Mercy' and 'Warwick Avenue' are all included. Duffy also took home the awards for Best British Female Solo Artist and Best British Breakthrough Act.

Elbow - Best British Group

A brooding melancholic indie rock band, formed in the English town of Bury, Greater Manchester whilst at sixth-form college during the 1990s, who have drawn comparisons to Radiohead and who's influences range from Jeff Buckley through to Peter Gabriel.

Paul Weller - Best British Male Solo Artist

Born John William Weller, Paul Weller is an English singer/songwriter and leader of two successful bands: The Jam and The Style Council. In 1991 he re-established himself as a successful solo artist. He is something of a national institution yet, because much of his songwriting is rooted in English culture, he has remained essentially a national rather than an international star.

Iron Maiden - Best British Live Act

Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from East London, formed in 1975. They rose to fame in the early 1980s, and after several lineup changes, went on to release a string of platinum and gold albums. These include the US platinum-selling landmark The Number of the Beast in 1982 and the follow up Piece of Mind in 1983. As one of the most successful heavy metal bands of all time, Iron Maiden have sold more than 70 million albums worldwide.

Kings Of Leon - Only By The Night - Best International Album

The fourth album from the Followill brothers finds them re-connecting with their Southern roots. In a similar vein to 2003's 'Youth and Young Manhood', Kings Of Leon reaffirm their country origins while still writing powerful rock numbers that sit comfortably next to some revealing down-tempo material. Although this is Kings Of Leon's heaviest to date, fans won't find it to be a huge departure from the band's already impressive back catalogue. The Kings Of Leon also took home the award for Best International Group.

Kanye West - Best International Male Solo Artist

Kanye West is an American producer and rapper who gained nationwide popularity when he moved to New York and began producing tracks for popular artists such as Jay-Z, Twista, Mase, Talib Kweli and Alicia Keys. In 2004 he released his first solo album, The College Dropout, and has since released Late Registration (2005) and Graduation (2007). His current album, 808s & Heartbreak, includes the hits 'Love Lockdown' and 'Heartless'. He is noted for his politically-charged rhymes and controversial behavior both inside and outside the realms of music.

Katy Perry - Best International FemaleSolo Artist

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known by her stage name Katy Perry, is an American singer/songwriter and musician. Born in California to pastor parents, she grew up listening to gospel music and singing in church. After signing to Capitol Music Group in 2007, she released her first mainstream album One of the Boys. It contains the worldwide hits 'I Kissed a Girl' and 'Hot N Cold'.

Pet Shop Boys - Outstanding Contribution to Music

Pet Shop Boys are a British synthpop/pop music duo formed in London in 1982, consisting of Chris Lowe on keyboards and Neil Tennant who provides main vocals, keyboards and very occasionally guitar.

The longevity of Pet Shop Boys’ career is generally attributed to their ability to create melodic pop/dance music with intelligent lyrics and striking style. Since 1986, they have had 39 top thirty singles in the UK including four number ones: 'West End Girls', 'It’s a Sin', 'Always on My Mind' and 'Heart'.

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