British pop sensation Charli XCX has been crowned Best Songwriter of the Year at the Brit Awards, solidifying her status as a dominant force in the music industry. The 32-year-old artist, who is also nominated for five additional awards, including the prestigious Artist of the Year prize, remains one of the most celebrated figures in contemporary pop.
British pop sensation and brat summer icon Charli XCX won the Brit Award for Best Songwriter of the Year on Wednesday, putting her in pole position to scoop up the most honors in a weekend ceremony.
The 32-year-old also has five nominations going into Saturday's awards — the highest of any artist — including the nod for the coveted Artist of the Year prize.
"Charli's songwriting is distinctive, bold and relentlessly innovative," said Damian Christian, chair of the 2025 Brit committee.
He also praised her highly successful album Brat, saying it had "taken her craft to new heights."
Brat, Charli's sixth album, launched in June and transformed her into one of the top music stars of 2024, with its lime-green cover and celebration of a relaxed, partying lifestyle.
The album redefined the word brat, with Charli describing a brat girl as someone "who is a little messy and likes to party and maybe says some dumb things sometimes, who feels herself, but then also maybe has a breakdown, but kind of parties through it."
The term even became associated with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris when fans began applying the colored brat filter to the nominee's images.
Charli XCX, real name Charlotte Emma Aitchison, voiced approval with a sign-off — "Kamala IS brat” — which was swiftly embraced by the Harris campaign.
In November, just days before Harris’ presidential bid ended in defeat, Collins Dictionary designated brat as its Word of the Year.
In past years, star singer-songwriters Ed Sheeran and Raye were also crowned Best Songwriter ahead of the main competition.
Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, The Beatles and The Cure are all up for awards alongside Charli XCX on Saturday.
The 45th annual Brit Awards at London's O2 Arena will recognize the top musical talent of 2024 and feature live performances from indie singer Sam Fender and US rapper Teddy Swims.
The coveted Best Album of the Year Award will be contested by Charli XCX, veteran goth band The Cure, seven-time Brit winner Dua Lipa, jazz group Ezra Collective and indie-rockers The Last Dinner Party.
US singer Sabrina Carpenter, who is up for International Artist of the Year, will receive the Brits Global Success Award on the night in recognition of her massive global sales in 2024.
The Brit Awards have honored the best in British pop music since their inception in 1977, often making headlines for both triumphs and controversies.
With AFP
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