Which British singer won the GRAMMY for best pop vocal in 2009?
Adele won her first two GRAMMYs at the 51st GRAMMY Awards in 2009: Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her hit “Chasing Pavements.” That same year, Adele made her GRAMMY stage debut performing “Chasing Pavements” with Sugarland.
What songwriter has most GRAMMYs?
Composer John Williams is one of the most decorated and celebrated film-score composers of all time, and in addition to winning five Oscars, he also has 23 Grammys.
What is the British equivalent of the GRAMMYs?
The BRIT Awards (often simply called the BRITs) are the British Phonographic Industry’s annual popular music awards.
Is there a GRAMMY for songwriting?
The Grammy Award for Song of the Year is an honor presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards. This award goes to the songwriter who actually wrote the lyrics and/or melodies to the song.
Are the Brit Awards just for British artists?
The annual Brits rising star award is open to British artists who, as of Oct. 31, have not yet cracked the top 20 on the Official U.K. Geoff Taylor, chief executive, BPI and Brit Awards, said in a statement: “The Brit Awards are not just a celebration of British music, they are a reflection of British culture.
Which UK artist has won a Grammy?
List of British Grammy winners and nominees
| Nominee | Wins | Nominations |
|---|---|---|
| Adele | 15 | 18 |
| George Harrison | 12 | 39 |
| Ringo Starr | 9 | 27 |
| The Beatles | 9 | 23 |
Can only singles be nominated for Grammys?
A SINGLE should be entered (instead of a TRACK) only if it is a different version/mix from the album track (featuring additional vocalists, etc.) or if it is being released for sale in advance of the album. Please note, however, that only one version/mix of a recording is eligible.
Do songwriters get Grammys for album of the year?
Album of the Year is awarded for a whole album, and the award is presented to the artist, featured artist, songwriter, producer, recording engineer, and mastering engineer for that album. This award goes to the performing artist, the producer, recording engineer and/or mixer for that song.