Adele is already packed shelf reward me that extra bit crowded. At the top six Grammy Awards, which "Someone Like You" singer picked up earlier this month, Adele took home two of the biggest prizes in 2012 Brit Awards, held tonight (February 21) at the O2 Arena in London.
23-year-old artist was born in London, won the British artist and British album of the year for his triumphant sophomore set "21" (XL Recordings). Accepting the award for album of the year, Adele said: "Nothing makes me more proud than to go home with six Grammys, and then comes to the British and winning album of the year I'm so proud to be British and to the flag.".
The ceremony, which is the UK's largest annual show of Music Awards, also marked the singer's first UK live appearance since throat surgery. In contrast to its stripped-back memorable performance of "Someone Like You" at last year's event provided a comprehensive Adele version of "Rolling In the Deep", backed by a nine-piece band, which ended with a standing ovation from the crowd.
d Sheeran, who sang his hit in the UK a "lego House at the show took home Awards British Male Solo Artist and British breakthrough act. Collecting male solo artist prize, Sheeran, who recently turned 21, told the audience:" To be honest I did not think that I can get this one I want to thank my family, fans, every promoter who booked me forever. Each radio DJ who ever played for me and my face. "
Coldplay, who opened the event of an explosive, pyrotechnic-laden run by the "Mylo Xyloto" track "Charlie Brown" won best British group, as voted by listeners of the UK's most popular radio station, BBC Radio 2 Collecting the award, drummer Will Champion said: "We must say a very special thanks to all the wise, beautiful, intelligent, clever Radio 2 listeners."
"We are very happy to receive this award and thank all those who still listen to us," adds lead singer Chris Martin.
Other standout performances on the night include: the former Oasis man Noel Gallagher, who joined Coldplay's Chris Martin on piano for "AKA ... What a life," taken from Noel Gallagher's High flying birds solo debut title, Florence And The Machine , in performing "No Light No Light," and Bruno Mars, who gave a smooth rendition of "Just The Way You Are" taken from his multi-million selling debut, "Doo-Wops & Hooligans".
Mars also took home the award for international male solo artist, and Rihanna has won international artist, beating Beyonce and Lady Gaga for the title. Collecting the award, the singer - who delighted the U.S. and the UK No. 1 smash "We found Love" in the glitzy bash - dedicated her award "to all radio DJ's, to all the music channels, each in mercury [Records], Universal, Roc Nation and to all my fans who continue to support me. I love you. This is for you. "
Meanwhile, Lana Del Ray continued his stunning start of 2012, international award winning breakthrough act. Accepting the award, clearly moved by Del Ray told the audience: "This [award] means a lot more to me than you and I just want to say that without the support of everyone in the room will really be lost."
As previously announced, Emeli Sande won the Brits Critics Choice. The Scottish singer is currently No. 1 in the UK album charts with her debut studio set "Our version of events" (Virgin Records / EMI).
UK vocal group One Direction, "What Makes You Beautiful" (Syco / Sony Music Entertainment) released one of the few upsets of the night, winning best single, before Adele in "Someone Like You". The award was chosen by listeners of UK Top 40-formatted radio station Capital FM. One direction is set to support the Big Rush is time to start U.S. tour February 24 in Chicago, the group's debut album "Up All Night" to be released 20 March in the U.S. at Syco / Columbia.
The prize for an international group went to the Foo Fighters, who accepted via video message. "Britain is like our second home," said team member Taylor Hawkins. "I feel like the first place, that really got the Foo Fighters in a big way. To win best international law, we would love for all," went on to say.
The ceremony, which also included moving video tribute to Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse, ended in a thrilling five tracks included with the British indie act Blur, who picked up a significant contribution to music award. Accepting the award, frontman Damon Albarn said: "Last time we were here at the age of 17 years ago and what happened that night had a great impact on our lives is very nice to come back and accept this honor.".
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