U.S.
Act Dominates Brit Awards
02-10-05
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(antiMUSIC) A New York act walked away as
the big winner at the Brit Awards earlier this week. New York's Scissor
Sisters, a dance pop group, won three awards; International Breakthrough
Act, Best International Group, and Best International Album for their self-titled
debut.
Two other American acts walked away with
wins. Eminem won for Best International Male Solo Artist, and Gwen
Stefani took Best International Female Solo Artist honors.
The big UK native winner was Franz Ferdinand,
who walking away with two awards (out of a possible five). They won Best
British Group and Best British Rock Act.
British Album Of The Year Award honors
went to Keane for "Hopes and Fears," the pop-rockers also won for British
Breakthrough Act.
Teen singer Joss Stone won Best British
Female Artist honors as well as Best British Urban Act. Rapper The
Streets (real name Mike Skinner) was named Best British Male Act. And Muse
walked away with the Best British Live Act award.
Live Aid organizer Bob Geldolf received
special award for Outstanding Contribution To Music.
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