Raye Achieves Historic Seven Brit Awards Nominations

Pop singer Raye has etched her name in Brit Awards history, securing an unprecedented seven nominations in a single year. This remarkable achievement signifies a pivotal turnaround in her career, having navigated years of uncertainty while under a major record label.

Raye's seven nominations encompass a diverse array of categories, underscoring her versatility and impact in the music industry. The British singer stands out not only for the sheer number of nominations but also for her representation across different genres. Her nominations include two nods for Song of the Year, recognition in the Artist, Pop, and R&B categories, and, notably, a nomination in the New Artist category despite her debut release dating back a decade.

What makes Raye's feat even more significant is the broader context of this year's Brit Awards nominations. The representation of strong female artists is evident, with solo women or all-female groups constituting more than half of the overall nominees. Raye's success aligns with a broader trend of recognition for female talent in the music industry.

Her journey, from a period of uncertainty within the confines of a major record label to standing at the forefront of the Brit Awards with a historic seven nominations, exemplifies the resilience and talent that can define an artist's trajectory. As the music world applauds Raye's achievements, her nominations not only mark a personal triumph but also contribute to the ongoing conversation around diversity and recognition in the industry.

The 2024 Brit award nominations in full

British album of the year

Blur – The Ballad of Darren
J Hus – Beautiful and Brutal Yard
Little Simz – No Thank You
Raye – My 21st Century Blues
Young Fathers – Heavy Heavy

British artist of the year

Arlo Parks
Central Cee
Dave
Dua Lipa
Fred Again
J Hus
Jessie Ware
Little Simz
Olivia Dean
Raye

British group

Blur
Chase and Status
Headie One & K-Trap
Jungle
Young Fathers

New artist

Mahalia
Olivia Dean
PinkPantheress
Raye
Yussef Dayes

Song of the year

Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding – Miracle
Cassö, Raye and D-Block Europe – Prada
Central Cee – Let Go
Central Cee and Dave – Sprinter
Dua Lipa – Dance the Night
Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed
J Hus – Who Told You
Kenya Grace – Strangers
Lewis Capaldi – Wish You the Best
PinkPantheress – Boy’s a Liar
Raye – Escapism
Rudimental, Charlotte Plank and Vibe Chemistry – Dancing Is Healing
Stormzy and Debbie – Firebabe
Switch Disco and Ella Henderson – React
Venbee and Goddard – Messy in Heaven

International artist

Asake
Burna Boy
Caroline Polachek
CMAT
Kylie Minogue
Lana Del Rey
Miley Cyrus
Olivia Rodrigo
SZA
Taylor Swift

International group

Blink-182
Boygenius
Foo Fighters
Gabriels
Paramore

International song

Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For
David Kushner – Daylight
Doja Cat – Paint the Town Red
Jazzy – Giving Me
Libianca – People
Meghan Trainor – Made You Look
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Noah Kahan – Stick Season
Robin Schulz and Oliver Tree – Miss You
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Peggy Gou – (It Goes Like) Nanana
Rema – Calm Down
SZA – Kill Bill
Tate McRae – Greedy
Tyla – Water