BMI Congratulates its 2026 BRIT Award Nominees

Posted in News on January 22, 2026

BMI is proud of our many incredible affiliates recognized as nominees for the 2026 BRIT Awards. In terms of multiple accolades, Lily Allen received three nominations, while Little Simz, RAYE, sombr, Audrey Nuna and Taylor Swift each received two.

The ceremony honoring the winners will be held on Saturday, February 28, at the Co-Op Live in Manchester, and will be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX.

Below is our list of nominees. Congratulations and best of luck to all!

Mastercard Album of the Year
Lily Allen – West End Girl

Artist of the Year
Lily Allen
Little Simz

Song of the Year
“Azizam,” Ed Sheeran
“Where Is My Husband!,” RAYE

BRITs Critics’ Choice
Sienna Spiro

International Artist of the Year
Doechii
Lady Gaga
ROSALÍA
Sabrina Carpenter
sombr
Taylor Swift
Tyler, The Creator

International Group of the Year
Geese
HUNTR/X (Audrey Nuna, EJAE**, REI AMI**)
Turnstile

International Song of the Year
“No Broke Boys,” Disco Lines & Tinashe
“Sailor Song,” Gigi Perez
“Golden,” HUNTR/X (Audrey Nuna, EJAE**, REI AMI**)
“Die With a Smile,” Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars**
“Love Me Not,” Ravyn Lenae
“Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter
“undressed,” sombr
“The Fate of Ophelia,” Taylor Swift

Hip-hop/Grime/Rap Act
Little Simz

Dance Act
FKA twigs*
Sammy Virji*

Pop Act
Lily Allen
RAYE

R&B Act
Kwn
SAULT

*Licensing via BMI in the US
**Not a BMI member

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