RAYE has become the most nominated artist at the Brit Awards in a single year in the event's 46-year history.
The singer-songwriter from London has landed seven nominations for the music ceremony in March, following the success of her No1 single Escapism with 070 Shake and critically-acclaimed debut album My 21st Century Blues.
It means she has beaten records set by Robbie Williams, Craig David and Gorillaz, who had previously scored six nods in a single year.
She is nominated for artist and album of the year, best new artist, R&B act and pop act, as well as twice in the song of the year category for Escapism and Prada with Cassö and D-Block Europe.
Reacting to the news, Raye said: “I am completely floored to be recognised seven times this year.
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"I was a Brit school student and I remember how deeply I dreamed of one day being recognised at the Brits.
“I am currently a mess of overwhelming emotions and confusion as to how this even happened to be honest.”
Raye, who broke away from her major label record deal to release her debut album, is out in front ahead of the other nominees.
J Hus and Central Cee follow her with four nominations each, competing in the artist and song of the year categories, as well as for hip hop/grime/rap act.
Dua Lipa - who is the first act confirmed to perform at the ceremony - Calvin Harris, Dave, Little Simz, Olivia Dean, Blur and Young Fathers have each received three nods.
But it is a disappointing year for Ed Sheeran, who, despite releasing two albums in 2023, only received one nomination in the song of the year category for Eyes Closed.
Likewise, Lewis Capaldi’s only recognition was in the same category for Wish You The Best, even though he had one of the year’s biggest albums.with Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent.
In total, 55 per cent of acts nominated for the ceremony are female, following outrage last year when the artist of the year category was exclusively male acts.
The full shortlist was announced in a live-streamed show on Instagram and Facebook this afternoon.
The ceremony, held at London’s O2 Arena, will be broadcast live at 8pm on Saturday March 2.
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